Property for sale in UAE
Dubai and Abu Dhabi combine zero income tax, a 10-year golden visa and the deepest off-plan market in the region. Rents are high; so is the pace.
Cities in UAE
Latest in UAE
Two-bedroom with full marina view
Signature villa on Frond K, private beach
Furnished one-bedroom by the canal
Three-bedroom in Saadiyat Grove Terraces
One-bedroom with Burj Khalifa view
New developments in UAE
Saadiyat Grove Terraces
Terraced apartments beside the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach.
Marina Quay Residences
A 22-storey marina-front tower with waterside retail and a rooftop pool.
How buying works in UAE
Taxes and fees
A 4% Dubai Land Department fee, around AED 4,000 registration, and 2% agency commission. No annual property tax. Service charges per m² apply to apartments.
Residency
Property worth AED 2 million or more (mortgaged allowed) qualifies for a 10-year renewable golden visa covering spouse and children. Under that, a 2-year investor visa applies from AED 750,000.
Process
Sign the MOU (Form F), pay a 10% deposit, obtain the seller’s NOC, then transfer at a DLD trustee office. Resales complete in two to four weeks; off-plan is a signed SPA with the developer.
Indicative figures. Rules change; your advisor confirms current rates before you commit.
Questions about buying in UAE
Can foreigners own freehold in Dubai?+
Yes, in designated freehold areas, which include the Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown and Business Bay.
How does the golden visa work?+
Own property worth AED 2 million or more, including mortgaged and off-plan units from approved developers, and apply for a 10-year renewable residence visa.
Are off-plan payments protected?+
Payments go into a RERA-regulated escrow account released to the developer against construction milestones.
