United Arab Emirates
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ENTRY FROM
$150 000
completed and under-construction projects
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YIELD
6–8% / 7–10%
Residential / short-term and service-related, approximately
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RESIDENCY
from 750k AED / from 2M AED
Property Residency Program / Golden Residence, Landmark
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PAYMENTS
AED / USD
government fees — in dirhams
Why United Arab Emirates
An international market offering access to foreigners in certain freehold zones and investment zones, with state registration and oversight of sales during the construction phase through an escrow account.
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Freehold areas
Foreigners may purchase property in designated areas; the scope of their rights depends on the emirate.
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Off-plan inspection
Payments for the SPA are deposited into the official project escrow account.
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Residency Programs
Property residency starting at 750,000 AED; Golden Residence—approximately 2 million AED.
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Various strategies
Ready-to-move-in homes, properties under construction, luxury residences, serviced apartments, and hotel rooms.
Types of Real Estate
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Ready-to-move-in residential properties
An apartment, villa, or townhouse with a registered title deed.
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Off-plan
Registration in the provisional registry; payments to the project's escrow account.
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Luxury residences
Under an international brand—the brand agreement and the operator are being reviewed.
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hotel rooms / rental park
Revenue depends on the operator, traffic volume, and revenue sharing.
Key Locations
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PRIORITY
Dubai
The main market for completed and off-plan real estate
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PRIORITY
Abu Dhabi
Yas, Saadiyat, Al Reem — Residential and Tourist Demand
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SELECTIVE
Ras al-Khaimah
Al Marjan Island — resort and operator-owned real estate
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SELECTIVE
Sharjah
Certain projects are available to foreigners under the freehold system
Taxes and Expenses
| Tax | Rate | Comment |
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| Registration in Dubai (DLD) | 4% | In business, the responsibility often falls on the buyer |
| VAT | 0% / 5% | It depends on whether the property is residential or commercial |
| Individual income tax | usually 0% | Does not preclude taxation in the investor's country of residence |
| Service charges | individually | Annual building maintenance costs, district cooling system, reserve fund |
Purchasing real estate does not automatically grant a residence permit or Golden Residence status. The terms of the residency programs are subject to verification as of the date of application and vary by emirate.
How We Help
The full cycle—from candidate selection to closing the deal.
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Property selection
We compare the budget with the emirate, location, payment plan, and liquidity.
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Legal review
We verify the freehold status, project registration, escrow, and SPA.
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Transaction support
We coordinate banking, source of funds, payments, and registration.
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Post-Purchase Support
We provide support for handover, management, leasing, and residency.
The rate of return is a projection or figure stated by a specific project and is not guaranteed.