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Dubai allows 100% foreign ownership in designated areas, charges no property tax, and tends to offer strong rental yields alongside a genuinely international lifestyle.
Foreign buyers can purchase freehold properties in designated areas — Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah among them — and leasehold properties elsewhere in the city.
Beyond the purchase price, budget for a 4% transfer fee, a registration or trustee office fee, around 2% in agent fees, a conveyance fee that scales with property value, and mortgage processing costs if financing is involved.
Broadly: find the property, make an offer, sign an initial agreement with a deposit held in trust, sign the Form F contract between buyer and seller, arrange a mortgage if needed, secure the developer's NOC, prepare manager's cheques, and complete the transfer at the Dubai Land Department.
It's not mandatory, but a licensed agent makes navigating the market, shortlisting suitable properties and handling the paperwork considerably easier.
UAE banks offer mortgages to residents and non-residents alike, typically financing up to 80% for expatriates and up to 85% for UAE nationals.
Yes — a property investment of AED 2 million or more can qualify you for a UAE residency visa, renewable every ten years.
Off-plan purchases are common in Dubai. Weigh the developer's track record, realistic completion timelines, the payment plan structure, and the likely appreciation potential.
Yes — by granting Power of Attorney to a trusted representative who can act on your behalf, the entire process can be completed without you being in the country.
Sellers generally need the title deed and proof of identity — a passport or Emirates ID.
