How to buy property in Dubai from Europe
From reservation to title deed: the process, every fee on top of the price, mortgages for non-residents and how off-plan money is protected.
Buying guide · 9 min
Buying off-plan in Dubai: escrow, Oqood and how your money is protected
Buying off-plan in Dubai explained: how escrow and Oqood registration protect your money, the steps to buy, the 4% DLD fee and the risks the law leaves to you.
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Can foreigners buy property in Dubai? Freehold rules explained
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai? Yes, as freehold in designated areas. What the law allows, where you can buy, and what ownership does not give you.
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Dubai property buying costs: the DLD fee and every charge on top
Dubai Land Department fees explained: the 4% DLD fee, Oqood, trustee and title deed fees, commission, mortgage costs and service charges, with examples.
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Getting a mortgage in Dubai as a non-resident
Can you get a mortgage in Dubai as a non-resident? Yes, from some UAE banks. Loan-to-value limits, off-plan and buy-to-let rules, documents, costs and examples.
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How to buy property in Dubai from the UK and Europe, step by step
How to buy property in Dubai from the UK or Europe: freehold rules, documents, the 4% DLD fee, buying remotely by power of attorney and getting the title deed.
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Off-plan payment plans in Dubai: 60/40, 1% a month and post-handover
How a Dubai payment plan works: 60/40, 75/25, 1% a month and post-handover plans explained, with real instalment figures, handover funding and the risks.
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Al Wasl / Sheikh Zayed Road
Safa Gate
From AED 2,135,000 ≈ €527k
Q4 2029
1–2 BR · Payment plan available (ask for the current release)
Dubai Investment Park
DAMAC Riverside Views
From AED 795,000 ≈ €196k
Q1 2029
1–2 BR · From AED 1,800 a month during construction
DAMAC Lagoons
Lagoon Views
From AED 1,625,000 ≈ €401k
Q2 2027
1–2 BR · 1% monthly plan
DAMAC Hills
DAMAC District
From AED 808,000 ≈ €200k
Q3 2029
Studio – 2 BR · 60/40 with 1% monthly instalments
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