Yes – thanks to Dubai’s freehold property laws, foreign investors can purchase off-plan properties in designated freehold areas with full ownership rights.

Dubai has a strong legal framework; RERA and escrow accounts protect buyers by ensuring developer compliance and secure fund allocation.

You pay a deposit (5–20%) and subsequent installments based on construction milestones. All payments go into an escrow account monitored by RERA.

You are buying directly from the developer; agents and platforms assist, but the contract is signed between you and the developer.

No, buyers don’t pay commission. Developers cover agency costs in Dubai’s off-plan market.

Properties valued from AED 750,000 may qualify for a 2-year visa, while AED 2 million+ may qualify for a 10 year Golden Visa.

No, you can complete the purchase remotely via online signing tools or a Power of Attorney appointed in Dubai.

Payments are made in AED, but many developers accept USD, EUR, GBP, or even crypto. Transfers are made to official escrow accounts.

Buyers pay a one-time DLD registration fee of 4% plus a small admin fee. There’s no annual property tax.

No recurring property taxes or capital gains tax exist in Dubai. You only pay once upon registration.

Owners pay annual service charges based on the property’s area, covering maintenance and common facilities.

You’ll sign a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) and receive an Oqood interim ownership certificate until the final Title Deed.

Ownership is registered in the Oqood system, then finalized with a Title Deed upon full payment and project completion.

Contracts specify completion dates with grace periods. In case of major delays, you may claim refunds under RERA protection.

Yes, once you’ve paid 20–40% of the price, you can resell with developer approval and DLD registration.

Yes – developers provide a 10-year structural warranty and a 1-year warranty for fixtures and finishes.

You can verify projects and developers on the official DLD or Dubai REST app using RERA registration numbers.

Reserve a unit, sign the SPA, register with DLD, pay installments via escrow, and receive the Title Deed upon completion.

Yes, foreigners can own land, villas, and apartments in Dubai’s designated freehold zones with full ownership rights.