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DLD Data Sources: Dubai Land Department Information and PriceIQ Data Provenance

Last reviewed: 2026-05-18
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Data Team

Private Alpha Notice: DealPilot is currently in private alpha. The PriceIQ module provides pricing assist and draft CMA reports using DLD-sourced comparable data. This is not a live DLD API integration. All PriceIQ outputs require human review before being presented to clients or used for real-world pricing decisions.

Current PriceIQ Data Status

| Item | Status | |---|---| | Live DLD API key | Not configured | | Dubai Pulse API integration | Not active | | REES program access | Not applied | | Data source | CSV import or demo/sample data | | AVM training dataset | Pending official DLD data | | Daily sync | Not scheduled | | Human review required | Yes — always |

DLD Data Sources

1. Transaction Registry

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) maintains the authoritative real estate database in the UAE:

  • All registered property transactions
  • Transaction values, dates, and parties
  • Property details and location
  • Transaction type (sale, mortgage, gift, rental)

Access: Through DLD's official channels and approved APIs. DealPilot does not currently have a provisioned Dubai Pulse API key.

2. Property Index (Makani)

Makani is Dubai's official addressing system:

  • Unique property identifiers
  • Geographic coordinates
  • Building and unit details
  • Integration with DLD transactions

Access: Public API at makani.gov.ae

3. Market Analytics

DLD publishes regular reports:

  • Transaction volume by area
  • Price trends by property type
  • Market performance indicators

Access: DLD Market Eye portal

How DealPilot Uses DLD Data

Data Provenance Notice

PriceIQ currently operates using:

  • Dubai Pulse CSV data (manually imported; not a live API integration)
  • Demo/sample data for development and testing

PriceIQ does not currently:

  • Connect directly to a live DLD API
  • Update data daily
  • Use data from a confirmed 1.5M+ live DLD dataset

Check the data-status indicator in the PriceIQ dashboard before generating reports. All outputs are draft estimates and require human review.

PriceIQ Capabilities

PriceIQ provides:

  • Comp selection — comparable transactions matched by area, type, size, floor, and recency
  • Draft price range — model-generated estimate with confidence interval
  • CMA reports — branded PDF with comps, adjustments, and investment metrics
  • Data provenance labels — each output shows the data source and freshness

PriceIQ Limitations (Current State)

  • No live DLD API connection
  • Data freshness depends on when the last CSV import was performed
  • AVM confidence intervals reflect available data quality, not a certified valuation
  • REES program access has not been applied for

Data Accuracy and Validation

Transaction Data

When DLD CSV data is imported:

  • Based on official DLD registration records
  • Includes actual registered sale prices (not asking prices)
  • Covers Dubai geography for included areas and time periods

Limitations

  • No live sync: Data must be manually re-imported to stay current
  • Off-plan data: Handled separately from ready-property comps
  • Lag time: CSV exports have a lag vs. real-time DLD registration

Human Review Requirement

All PriceIQ outputs must be reviewed by a licensed real estate professional before:

  1. Presenting pricing recommendations to clients
  2. Using figures in official CMA reports or marketing materials
  3. Relying on investment metrics for financial decisions

The disclaimer visible on all PriceIQ outputs reads:

"PriceIQ is using non-official or manually provided data. This is not an official DLD/REES valuation. Verify against current market data, brokerage policy, and licensed professional judgment before relying on it."

Live DLD Integration Readiness Checklist

The following must be completed before PriceIQ can claim live DLD integration:

  • [ ] Dubai Pulse API key provisioned by DLD/Dubai Pulse
  • [ ] API key stored in Secret Manager (never in code or logs)
  • [ ] PRICEIQ_MODE=official_dld and DLD_ACCESS_STATUS=verified set in environment
  • [ ] Cloud Scheduler job configured for daily incremental sync
  • [ ] AVM model trained on verified real DLD data (not sample data)
  • [ ] AVM evaluation metrics confirmed on real data (MdAPE target: 6-8%)
  • [ ] Data freshness monitoring alert configured (threshold: 14 days)
  • [ ] Evidence recorded in docs/runbooks/priceiq-data-readiness.md
  • [ ] Legal/data license terms reviewed for Dubai Pulse data usage
  • [ ] REES program application submitted (optional but recommended)

Until all items are complete, do not claim:

  • "Live DLD data"
  • "Updated daily"
  • "1.5M+ DLD records trained on"
  • "Official DLD integration"
  • "Real-time valuation"

Access Methods (Future)

Direct API (when provisioned)

GET /api/v1/cma/comps
GET /api/v1/cma/data-status
GET /api/v1/market/stats/{area}

Data Status Check

GET /api/v1/cma/data-status

Returns current data source, lag days, and disclaimer string.

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