Yes. Foreign nationals of any nationality can buy 100% freehold property in Dubai’s 60+ designated freehold areas, including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, JVC and Dubai Hills Estate. No residency, local sponsor, or age minimum is required.

Off-plan means buying directly from the developer before or during construction. Off-plan made up roughly 65-70% of Dubai residential transactions in 2025, driven by lower entry prices (often 20-40% below ready units), staged payment plans, and capital-appreciation potential by handover.

It is protected by regulation. Every off-plan project must be registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and approved by RERA before sales begin, and buyer payments go into a developer-locked escrow account released only against verified construction milestones. We confirm registration and escrow status on every project we present.

Payments are tied to construction milestones, typically starting with a 5-20% down payment and spread across the build, with structures like 60/40 or post-handover plans. We model the full payment schedule, including a delayed-handover scenario, so you understand the real cash-flow commitment before you commit.

Beyond the purchase price, budget for the one-time 4% DLD transfer fee, Oqood/registration and developer admin fees, and, after handover, annual service charges (roughly AED 12-30 per sq ft, varying by building). We provide an itemised cost picture upfront, with no hidden fees.

It can. A property worth AED 750,000 or more can qualify you for a renewable 3-year residence visa, and AED 2 million or more qualifies you for the 10-year Golden Visa (a mortgaged property can count if at least half is paid). The visa is applied for separately and is tied to continued ownership.

Dubai has no annual property tax, no income tax on rental earnings, and no capital gains tax. The main government cost is the one-time 4% DLD transfer fee. Your home country’s tax rules may still apply to you.

Yes. Non-residents can typically borrow up to 50% loan-to-value, while UAE residents qualify for up to 75-80%. For off-plan, bank financing is usually available once construction passes a set stage. Terms vary by bank and residency status.

Yes. Many overseas investors complete the purchase entirely remotely through a notarised and attested Power of Attorney given to a trusted representative in Dubai, with digital signing for some documents. We coordinate the full process for international and NRI clients.

You have legal recourse. The Sale & Purchase Agreement usually allows a 6-12 month grace period; beyond that, you can escalate to DLD/RERA mediation and, if the delay is unreasonable, pursue cancellation and a refund from escrow. You can track project status live via the DLD project tracker / Dubai REST app. We prioritise developers with strong on-time delivery records.