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Yes. In designated freehold areas, foreign buyers can own property outright and do not need to be residents. Your advisor confirms a community is freehold before you reserve.

Studios in lower-priced communities start at a few hundred thousand dirhams. Off-plan projects often ask for a 10 to 20 percent deposit. Property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify the owner for a Golden Visa.

There is no annual property tax. The main one-off costs are the Dubai Land Department transfer fee, usually 4 percent, and the brokerage commission. Service charges apply each year.

It is a home you buy before or during construction. You pay a deposit, then instalments tied to building milestones, with funds held in a regulated escrow account. Plans vary by developer.

It depends on your goal. Communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle and Business Bay are often chosen for rental yield. Downtown, Palm Jumeirah and Creek Harbour are often chosen for long-term growth. We shortlist against your budget.

Off-plan bookings can be confirmed within a few weeks. A ready property usually takes several weeks from signing the MOU to the title deed, longer if a mortgage is involved.

Many UAE banks lend to non-residents, usually at a lower loan-to-value than for residents, so a larger down payment is expected. Terms differ by lender, so we compare current offers.

It is a 4 percent fee on the property price paid to the Dubai Land Department when ownership transfers. It is normally paid by the buyer, although it can be negotiated. Small admin and trustee fees apply as well.

Starting is free. Buyers do not pay us to search, shortlist or view. Our commission is agreed in writing before you commit, and we explain every fee up front.