Frequently asked questions from our clients
Buying and selling real estate
Yes, foreign investors can buy property in designated freehold areas across the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Freehold ownership gives full rights to the property, allowing investors to sell, lease, or pass it on to heirs.
The UAE offers high rental yields compared to global markets, with net returns ranging from 7% to 9% in prime locations. Additionally, property values have been appreciating at an average rate of 10% per year, making it a lucrative investment option.
The UAE has a tax-friendly environment for investors:
• 0% income tax on rental income;
• 0% capital gains tax on property sales;
• 0% annual property tax.
Developers offer flexible instalment plans, with some requiring as little as 10-20% down payment. Many also provide post-handover payment options, allowing buyers to pay in instalments over several years, often interest-free.
Your safety is guaranteed by two factors: the responsibility of thYes, UAE banks and financial institutions offer mortgages to non-residents, typically financing up to 50% of the property value for first-time buyers. Interest rates vary but generally range from 3% to 5% per annum.e developer to the state and the installment payment. All objects are registered with the Land Department, and it controls all operations. The developer gets access to buyers' money only at a certain stage of construction and then reports for them to the Land Department.
Yes, purchasing property worth $205,000 (AED 750,000) qualifies investors for a 3-year residency visa, while an investment of $545,000 (AED 2 million) grants a 10-year Golden Visa with additional benefits.
Dubai's real estate market is highly active, with strong demand from both local and international investors. Properties in prime locations tend to sell quickly, and investors can also leverage short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb to generate steady income while waiting for capital appreciation.
Rental Property
It depends on the location, the class of housing, its dimension and the cost of maintenance. On average, the rental yield in the UAE ranges from 3 to 12% per annum.
To receive passive income from real estate, you do not have to be in the UAE. To do this, we have a Real Estate Management service.
According to Law No. 26 of 2007 “On the Regulation of Relations between Landlord and Tenant” and Law No. 33 of 2008 amending Law No. 26, any owner of real estate in the territory of the Emirate of Dubai has the full right to lease his property.
Yes, the owner of the property pays a service fee every six months or annually, which includes: cleaning and maintenance of common areas, common areas, building security costs and other expenses.
Most often, the rental of real estate is paid for the entire period in advance (six months / year). Payment is made by means of a check, which gives confidence that the apartment will generate income for a given period.
Yes, it can. However, he must notify the landlord 2 months before the termination of the contract and fully pay for these 2 months of accommodation, as well as all utility bills and fees prescribed in the contract.
Legalization and residence permit
Yes, to obtain a resident visa for 2 years, you need to purchase housing worth from $ 205,000.
Yes, the resident visa is extended for 30 days until the end of its validity period. To do this, a resident needs to submit an application to the General Directorate for Residents and Foreigners.
A resident visa does not impose territorial restrictions on the choice of place of residence. You have the right to reside in any emirate convenient for you.
To obtain a resident visa for 10 years, it is necessary to purchase housing at a cost of $ 545,000.