New building · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Residence 38 m² — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Elevate by Prescott · New build
1 1 37.63 m²
Online viewing · remote deal
Crypto payment accepted
€121,905
€3,201 / m²
Property in the UAE: buying and support
Dubai and the other emirates: full ownership for foreigners in freehold zones, no income tax on the deal, and a resident visa from AED 2 million.
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€121,905
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5–8%
Market rental yield
$545,000
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Why United Arab Emirates
Full ownership in freehold zones
More than 60 freehold zones in Dubai — Downtown, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Business Bay — are open to citizens of any country. No visa is required to buy.
No income tax for individuals
No income tax, no capital-gains tax and no annual property tax — only a building's service charges and a municipal fee on rental value.
Mortgages for non-residents
UAE banks lend to non-residents, typically up to 50% of the value — the down payment is usually 35–40%.
Transparent registration
Title is entered in the Land Department's registry, an extract is issued to the owner, and developer escrow accounts are supervised by the regulator.
Residency from $545,000 — now with a mortgage too
A purchase from AED 2 million (≈$545,000) grants a ten-year golden visa for the family. Since February 2026 a mortgaged property counts at the Land Department's appraised value — there is no longer a minimum-paid-in requirement.
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New building · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Residence 38 m² — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Elevate by Prescott · New build
1 1 37.63 m²
Online viewing · remote deal
Crypto payment accepted
€123,078
€3,175 / m²
New building · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Residence 39 m² — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Elevate by Prescott · New build
1 1 39.21 m²
Online viewing · remote deal
Crypto payment accepted
€123,078
€3,101 / m²
How the purchase works
- 1
We map your goal
Goal, budget and freehold zone: a ready property that earns from month one, or an off-plan one on a developer payment plan — the logic differs.
- 2
Selection and due diligence
We check the developer or seller, the zone's status and any encumbrances before anything is signed.
- 3
The sale contract
We sign Form F and pay the deposit, usually 10% of the price.
- 4
Obtaining the NOC
The developer or management company issues a no-objection certificate for the transfer — the deal cannot be registered without it.
- 5
Registration at the Land Department
Both parties attend in person or by power of attorney and pay the 4% fee — the deal can run entirely remotely.
- 6
Title Deed and handover
We collect the Title Deed and hand over the keys — for a ready property the whole process takes from two weeks.
What clients say
We used to rent a small studio nearby. Our mortgage payment ended up close to that old rent, and we got a roughly 90 sqm one-bedroom for about AED 100,000 less than comparable new projects.
Daniel & May · Moved from renting to owning
After more than ten years of renting and flatsharing, I finally bought my own one-bedroom apartment. A couple of years later, similar units in the same complex were listed around AED 850,000.
Ipshita · First own home after 10 years renting
We'd rented in this area for years and knew it well. In the end we bought a one-bedroom with a small garden directly from our own landlord.
Victoria & Marcel · Bought their apartment from their own landlord
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Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy property in Dubai in their own name?+
Yes. Citizens of any country buy in Dubai's freehold zones in their own name, without a residence permit and without a local partner. There are more than 60 such zones, including Downtown, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JVC and Dubai Hills. Outside the freehold zones only leasehold is available to foreigners.
What taxes does a property owner pay in the UAE?+
For individuals there is no income tax, no capital gains tax and no annual property tax. A 4% Land Department fee is paid on purchase. The owner pays annual building service charges, and when letting, a municipality fee of 5% of rental value.
Does buying property in the UAE grant residency?+
A purchase from AED 2 million qualifies for a renewable ten-year Golden Visa. Since February 2026 a mortgaged property counts at the Land Department's valuation, with no minimum paid-equity requirement. The visa covers a spouse and children and does not require you to live in the country.
What does the transaction cost on top of the price?+
Around 7–8% of value: the 4% Land Department fee, about 2% agency commission, roughly AED 4,000 in administrative fees, an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000, and bank fees if a mortgage is involved.
Can I buy property in the UAE remotely?+
Yes. Registration at the Land Department can be completed under a notarised power of attorney issued in your country of residence and legalised for the UAE. We arrange video viewings, legal checks and handle the registration without you travelling.
Do UAE banks lend to non-residents?+
Yes, but on tighter terms than for residents: usually up to 50% of value, with a 35–40% down payment. The bank will ask for proof of income, bank statements and credit history. The rate and the decision depend on your country of tax residence.
How does off-plan differ from a completed property?+
Off-plan is cheaper and comes with a developer payment plan, but income starts only after handover and dates can slip. A completed property produces rental income immediately and is easier to value. Off-plan always requires checking that the project has a permit and an active escrow account.
Do the previous owner's debts pass to the buyer?+
Service-charge arrears follow the property, which is why a clearance certificate from the management company is obtained before the deal. Without it the NOC is not issued, and without the NOC the transfer cannot be registered.
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Average price
€350,000
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A country-market estimate, not our own stock
Rental yield
5–8%
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In our catalogue from
€121,905 Residency programme threshold
≈ €504,630 EU member
NoOverview
The UAE is the largest market in our catalogue. A foreigner buys here in their own name in freehold zones, without a residence permit and without a local partner, and the transfer is registered with the Dubai Land Department in a single visit.
Why buy here
Three reasons buyers from the CIS and Europe come here. Full ownership, no intermediaries. More than 60 Dubai freehold zones — Downtown, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Business Bay, Dubai Hills — are open to citizens of any country. No visa is needed to buy. No income tax and no capital gains tax for individuals. There is no annual property tax either — instead there are building service charges and a municipality fee levied on rental value. Transparent registration. Title is entered in the Land Department register, the deed is issued to you, and developer escrow accounts are supervised by the regulator.
Taxes, costs and yield
Benchmarks for taxes, purchase and holding costs and rental yield. Exact figures depend on the property and your situation.
Rental yield benchmark
5–8%
Taxes
No income tax, no capital gains tax and no annual property tax for individuals. On purchase, a 4% Land Department fee.
Costs & taxes
Budget roughly 7–8% on top of the price: — 4% — Land Department fee on registration; — about 2% — agency commission; — around AED 4,000 — Land Department administrative fees; — AED 500–5,000 — NOC fee; — bank fees if you use a mortgage. After the purchase: annual building service charges (they depend on floor area and building class) and a municipality fee of 5% of annual rental value, which for a landlord appears on the utility bill.
Buying process
1. Choose the property and check the developer or seller, the zone status and any encumbrances. 2. Sign the sale contract (Form F) and pay a deposit, usually 10%. 3. Obtain the NOC — the developer's or management company's consent to transfer. 4. Register at the Dubai Land Department: both parties attend in person or by power of attorney, and the 4% fee is paid. 5. The title deed is issued and the keys handed over. On a completed property the whole process takes from two weeks. A notarised power of attorney can replace the buyer's attendance — the deal runs remotely.
Mortgages
UAE banks lend to non-residents, typically up to 50% of value; the down payment is usually 35–40%. Proof of income and banking history are required.
Residence & visas
A purchase of AED 2 million or more qualifies for a ten-year Golden Visa. Since February 2026 a mortgaged property counts at the Land Department's valuation — there is no longer a minimum paid-equity requirement. The visa does not require you to live in the country and extends to a spouse and children. Owning property does not lead to citizenship: naturalisation in the UAE is effectively closed.
Investment notes
The market splits into two fundamentally different parts. Completed property produces income from month one and is straightforward to value. Off-plan property is sold with a developer payment plan, but requires checking the project's escrow account and delivery dates. When letting, factor in service charges: in premium buildings they cut noticeably into net yield. Short-term letting requires a separate licence from the Department of Tourism.
Risks to consider
What to check before the deal: — the zone really is freehold, not leasehold; — the project has a permit and an active escrow account; — the seller has no service-charge arrears — they follow the property; — a stated yield is not binding if only the sales office is promising it. Checked in September 2026. Thresholds, rates and programme terms change — confirm the current requirements with a lawyer in the country before you buy.
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