Frequently asked questions
Dubai property questions,
answered clearly.
A practical starting point for buyers and investors considering ready, resale and off-plan property in Dubai.
01What areas of Dubai do you specialise in?
We focus on Dubai's most coveted addresses: Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Bay Island, Downtown Dubai, DIFC, Business Bay, and Emaar Beachfront — across off-plan releases, ready properties and resale. We also maintain exclusive access to off-plan launches emirate-wide.
02Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?
Yes. Dubai has designated freehold zones where foreign nationals can purchase property outright. Most premium areas — Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, Dubai Marina, and DIFC — are fully freehold. We work with clients based overseas and across the GCC every week, and walk you through the process from offer to title deed, remotely where needed.
03What is the standard buying process and timeline?
A typical resale transaction takes 4–8 weeks from signed MOU to title deed transfer. Off-plan purchases can be completed in days. We manage every step: MOU drafting, due diligence, DLD registration, mortgage coordination and handover.
04Do you handle property management after purchase?
Yes. Our white-glove management service covers tenant sourcing and screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, annual inspections, and monthly P&L reporting — quietly handled so you don't have to think about it.
05What ROI can I expect on a Dubai investment property?
Dubai consistently delivers gross rental yields of 5–9% depending on the area and asset type — among the highest of any major global city. Combined with zero property tax and strong capital appreciation, the investment case is compelling.
06Are there any property taxes in Dubai?
There is no annual property tax and no capital gains tax on a sale. The costs that do apply are one-off or recurring service charges rather than taxation: a 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee on purchase, the agency fee, and an annual service charge set by the building's management. We put the full figure in writing before you commit, so nothing surfaces at the transfer counter.
07Can buying property help me get residency in Dubai?
It can. A property from AED 750,000 can support a two-year investor visa, and from AED 2 million the ten-year Golden Visa, each renewable and extendable to a spouse and children. Eligibility depends on the title being registered in your name and the mortgage position, so we assess it against the specific property before you commit rather than after.
08Is Dubai a safe place to invest in real estate?
The market is regulated by RERA under the Dubai Land Department: brokers are licensed, every transaction is registered against a title deed, and off-plan payments go into a project escrow account that a developer can only draw against construction milestones. We verify the developer, the escrow and the title before a client signs anything.
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