Guides to investing in Dubai
Short, clear answers for investing in Dubai.
How to buy off-plan property in Dubai from abroad
The steps, what you pay at each one, how your money is protected and what to check at home.
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Dubai property buying costs
The 4% DLD fee, who pays it and the official registration and handover fees.
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Dubai off-plan payment plans
What 60/40 or 20/80 means and how much you pay at each stage.
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UAE Golden Visa through property investment
Official requirements for the 10-year residency: AED 2 million in property.
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Dubai rental yields by area
Median rent and gross yield in 9 areas with high rental activity.
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How much money do you need to invest in Dubai?
What you pay at booking, during construction and at handover by price.
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How to check a Dubai off-plan project is safe
Escrow, construction progress, ad QR code and Oqood: what to check before paying.
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Payment methods and EOIs when buying off-plan in Dubai
Transfer, card, cash or crypto, and what happens to the EOI if you do not book.
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The Dubai SPA, clause by clause
What each clause of the developer contract says and what to check before signing.
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Oqood registration in Dubai, step by step
Registering your off-plan purchase with the DLD: deadline, cost and certificate.
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Handover and snagging: what to check when you get the keys
What you pay, what you check and what warranties you have at handover.
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Dubai service charges by area
The service charge per sq m in each area and how much it takes off your yield.
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Selling off-plan before handover in Dubai
How to resell your unit before the keys, what it costs and what you declare at home.
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Dubai mortgage for non-residents
How much banks lend, what they ask for and how to use it for the handover payment.
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Opening a UAE bank account as a non-resident
What banks ask for, when it helps and what you declare at home.
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Dubai property tax for UK and US residents
What you pay in Dubai, what you declare at home and what changes with a company.
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The Dubai holiday home permit, explained for owners
What the permit is, what it means for you and when it beats a long-term let.
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How to choose a Dubai developer and check it with the DLD
Registration, licence, handover record and contract: how to check a developer yourself.
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Investing in JVC, Jumeirah Village Circle: prices, rents and yields
Price per sq m, rent by type, yields and what to check in each JVC building.
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Off-plan or ready property in Dubai: differences, costs and which suits you
Price, how you pay, mortgage, rent and risks of each option, and which fits what you want.
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How to send money to Dubai to buy a property
Which account each payment goes to, how not to lose money on the exchange rate and what paperwork to have ready.
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Investing in Business Bay: prices, rents and yields by the canal
Price per sq m, rent by type, yields and what to check in each Business Bay tower.
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Power of attorney to buy property in Dubai from abroad
When you need a power of attorney, how to legalise it from home and what wording the DLD requires.
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What happens if a Dubai developer delays or cancels an off-plan project
What happens to your money if construction is delayed, stalls or RERA cancels the project, and what you can do in each case.
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Dubai glossary
The words you will hear when buying in Dubai, explained clearly: DLD, Oqood, escrow, SPA and more.
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