Adil Raza Khan | March 29, 2025
Buying a property in Dubai is a hassle-free process now, whether it be a resident as well as non-residents
The ever-dynamic cosmopolitan society of Dubai with world class infrastructure and economic planning, has enabled the investors across the world to find this region of the globe as the most demandable and convenient place for business and living. Buying a property is on heavy forecast, for residents and non-residents. The harmonize society of Dubai welcomes nationalities of different parts of the world to open their hearts and minds to flourish themselves and country.
By recent times, with new amendments on law taxation and introduction of golden visa and many more, the government of UAE advanced the possibilities of buying properties, both for residents and non-residents. Strong rental returns, absence of property taxes, consistent development opportunities, visa qualifications and lower property costs makes Dubai as a hotspot hub for investment.
As per UAE Government Portal, in Dubai, foreign ownership is permitted in areas designated as freehold. The government has amended the law for UAE residents and foreigners i.e; residents and non-residents, to acquire freehold ownership rights over property, be it apartment, office, villas or even land, without restriction or any curtailments for up to 99 years.
Through Article 3 of Regulation No. 3 of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-Nationals of Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai (pages 129-132), the government has made it clear the land plots designated as freehold properties. It is a whip of cream that government has set no age limit to own property in Dubai. As there is law taxation, buying property in Dubai is a plus point for foreign investors. With great ROI percentages in the form of rental options and many more, Dubai has paved a whole big pathway for greater future.
Once your dream space has been decided, it is important to negotiate and formulate the right terms and conditions with the seller. The buyer must decide the mode of payment which is either in the form of cash or mortgage.
This real estate form which is available at Dubai Land Development website must be signed in by the buyer and seller. It is very important that signing process must have done at the Registration office in the presence of the agent.
The transfer of ownership must be approved by the developer and an No Objection certificate (NOC) will be issued after the clearance of outstanding service charges.
In order to get the papers in moving action, the following set of papers must be carried with you:
The entire process will take a couple of weeks to be approved and hence you will officially become the property owner in Dubai.
In order to grab you dream space, for non-residents it is not necessary that a residence visa is required. But identification documents like passport is important. Since you are a non-resident, the eligibility criteria for buying a property varies from country to country, income statement and many more. Once such criterias’ are fulfilled with the seller and with your banker, you can move the papers to Dubai Land Department. The permittance of buying properties for non-residents has enabled investors to buy, sell, or lease their property which are again an outlined list of areas.
APIL Properties’ multi diverse team of consultants, agents and legal advisors will help you choose the right properties for you with a paramount level guidance and attention from the beginning till the key handover. Take a closer look at our website to see our massive portfolio of apartments, villas and many more for sale across UAE to discover the ideal property for you.
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Yes, both residents and non-residents are permitted to buy property in Dubai. The government has facilitated the process, making it accessible to a diverse range of investors.
Yes, recent amendments, including changes in taxation laws and the introduction of the golden visa, have enhanced the possibilities for property ownership in the UAE.
Strong rental returns, absence of property taxes, consistent development opportunities, visa qualifications, and lower property costs make Dubai an attractive hub for property investment.
No, there is no age limit for residents to own property in Dubai, providing flexibility for investors of all ages.
The process involves negotiating terms with the seller, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC), and completing necessary documentation at the Registration office.
Yes, residents need to carry identification documents such as Emirates ID, passport, a cheque for the property price, the signed NOC, and the MOU contract.
WRITTEN BY
Adil Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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