Guides: property in Dubai

Buying & process

Buying property in Dubai: the complete guide for international buyers

Who can buy in Dubai, what it costs and how the purchase works: a complete guide to freehold areas, off-plan, Golden Visa, financing, renting out and taxes.

Buying & process

Off-plan property in Dubai: opportunities, payment plans and risks

Buying off-plan in Dubai: how 60/40 and post-handover payment plans work, how escrow and Oqood protect you, and how to recognise reputable developers.

Visa & relocation

Dubai Golden Visa through property: requirements & process

Dubai Golden Visa through property: AED 2 million minimum, off-plan, family, documents, costs and timing – clearly explained, with application service.

Investment & rental

Dubai property investment: rental yields, capital growth and strategy

Assess Dubai property investments: indicative area yields, past market corrections, off-plan versus ready homes, currency exposure and practical exit strategies.

Costs & financing

Dubai property purchase costs: a complete guide to fees

Budget for Dubai property: DLD, trustee, agency, Oqood, NOC, mortgage and service charges, with an illustrative AED 3 million apartment calculation.

Buying & process

Buying property in Dubai: a step-by-step guide

From consultation to title deed: reservation, SPA, payments, registration, handover and snagging, plus remote buying by power of attorney and indicative timing.

Costs & financing

Financing property in Dubai: mortgages for foreign buyers

Explore Dubai mortgages for non-residents, indicative LTV limits, required documents, developer payment plans and financing through your home-country bank.

Investment & rental

Renting out property in Dubai: long-term rentals vs holiday lets

Compare long-term rentals and holiday lets in Dubai: Ejari, holiday-home licensing, property management and illustrative net yields after costs.

Taxes

Dubai property taxes for German, Austrian and Swiss buyers

Understand UAE property taxation, German, Austrian and Swiss residence rules, reporting and relocation risks. General guidance, not individual tax advice.

Property types

Luxury property in Dubai: villas, penthouses and branded residences

Luxury property in Dubai ranges from private beachfront villas to spacious penthouses and residences supported by hotel-style services.

Property types

Buying a villa in Dubai: the best areas and prices

The right villa in Dubai is defined by its plot, community and suitability for everyday family life, not bedroom count alone.

Property types

Buying an apartment in Dubai: apartments and penthouses explained

To buy the right apartment in Dubai, compare the neighbourhood, the building and the individual unit separately.

Visa & relocation

Moving to Dubai: housing, residency and property

Plan a move to Dubai by coordinating residency, everyday arrangements and housing.

By home country

Buying property in Dubai as a German citizen

Buying Dubai property as a German: taxes without a treaty, holding periods, EUR transfers, flights, embassy and German-speaking support.

By home country

Buying property in Dubai as an Austrian

Buying Dubai property as an Austrian: Austria–UAE tax treaty, property gains tax, EUR transfers, flights from Vienna, embassy and German-speaking support.

By home country

Buying property in Dubai as a Swiss citizen

Buying Dubai property as a Swiss citizen: Switzerland–UAE treaty, progression, wealth tax, CHF transfers, flights from Zurich and Geneva, consulate.

FAQ & glossary

Frequently asked questions about buying property in Dubai

40+ answers on buying, costs, off-plan, Golden Visa, financing, renting, taxes and security when buying property in Dubai.

FAQ & glossary

Glossary: Dubai property terms explained simply

DLD, RERA, Oqood, escrow, title deed, SPA, NOC, Ejari, snagging and more: key Dubai property terms explained simply.