Dubai Property FAQ
Dubai lets foreigners buy freehold property in designated areas, with off-plan payments protected by regulated escrow. Choose a topic below for direct answers from Ovation's advisers.
Off-Plan Buyer Protection in Dubai
Off-plan payments in Dubai go into a regulated project escrow account, and every project must be RERA registered before it can be marketed. Here is how that protection works in practice. (12 questions)
Buying Property in Dubai: Buyer FAQ
Foreigners can buy freehold property in Dubai's designated areas, and the process runs from shortlist and reservation to SPA and registration with the Dubai Land Department. These answers cover each step. (11 questions)
Costs and Fees of Buying in Dubai
The main purchase cost in Dubai is the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4% of the price, plus registration fees and annual service charges. Below is the full picture. (6 questions)
Dubai Property for International Buyers
Yes, foreign nationals can own freehold property in Dubai's designated areas without UAE residency. These answers cover ownership, tax, currency and buying from abroad. (14 questions)
Golden Visa Through Property in Dubai
Property worth at least AED 2 million can qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa, and property worth at least AED 750,000 for a two-year investor residence, subject to official rules. (2 questions)
Mortgages and Payment Plans in Dubai
Most Dubai off-plan launches are paid in stages through developer payment plans, and UAE banks lend on ready property within Central Bank rules. These answers explain the options. (5 questions)
Dubai Property Investment Returns
Returns in Dubai depend on the asset, the entry price and the exit, not the headline market. These answers explain yield, appreciation, resale and rental rules. (11 questions)
Luxury and Branded Residences in Dubai
A branded residence carries a hospitality or fashion brand's design and service standards, and its premium has to be justified by scarcity, location and resale depth. These answers explain how Ovation assesses that. (13 questions)
Why Buy Through Ovation
Ovation recommends only registered projects from credible developers, with permit-verified listings and advice that continues after purchase. These answers explain how we work. (12 questions)
