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