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Buyer guides

Buying in Dubai, explained plainly.

Five short guides to the rules that matter most, each linked to the official source. General information, not advice.

01Buying off-plan in Dubai, step by stepHow an off-plan purchase works in Dubai: checking the project, the sale and purchase agreement, escrow payments and Oqood registration with the Dubai Land Department.
02The real costs of buying property in DubaiThe official Dubai Land Department fees on a property purchase: the 4% registration fee, title deed and other fixed fees, registration-trustee fees and mortgage registration.
03The UAE Golden Visa through propertyWhat the UAE authority (ICP) lists as the real-estate route to Golden Residency: AED 2 million in property, ownership, mortgages, off-plan and health insurance.
04Dubai mortgages for residents and non-residentsThe Central Bank of the UAE limits on mortgage loan-to-value, term, debt burden and maximum loan, and what they mean for nationals, expatriates and non-residents.
05How to check a Dubai developer or projectHow to check an off-plan developer and project with official Dubai Land Department tools: the project status search, escrow account details, advertising authorisation and Dubai REST.

Last checked 25 October 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official source.