Buying in Dubai
How long does a property transfer take in Dubai?
Dubai Land Department lists 25 minutes for sale registration. The calendar time comes from the NOC, any bank letters and when cleared funds reach a UAE…
Buying in Dubai
How a purchase actually works when somebody is representing you rather than the listing.
Buying in Dubai
Off-plan or ready property in Dubai: what is the difference for a buyer?
Off-plan is bought from the developer in instalments paid into project escrow, with title at handover; ready property transfers title to you on the day.
Buying in Dubai
What is an MOU (Form F) in a Dubai property purchase?
Form F is the Dubai Land Department's unified buyer and seller sale contract: the MOU that sets the price, deposit and completion deadline before transfer.
Buying in Dubai
How is a buyer’s money protected in a Dubai off-plan purchase?
In Dubai, off-plan payments go into a project escrow account supervised by the Dubai Land Department, and the sale is entered in the Interim Property Register.
Buying in Dubai
How do you buy property in Dubai without visiting in person?
Dubai property can be bought remotely through Dubai Land Department digital registration or a notarised power of attorney, with regulated payment channels.
Buying in Dubai
Can foreigners buy freehold property in Dubai?
Yes. Non-UAE nationals may hold freehold title in Dubai's designated areas under Regulation No. 3 of 2006, with no residency or visa requirement to buy.
Buying in Dubai
What fees does a buyer pay when purchasing property in Dubai?
Budget for the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee, a trustee fee, title deed and map charges, agency commission and, if financed, 0.25% on the mortgage.
Buying in Dubai
Who represents the buyer in a Dubai property transaction?
In most Dubai transactions, nobody does. The agent showing you the apartment is instructed by the seller or the developer and is paid by them, which…