Property in Dubai

Why Dubai (UAE)?

• Golden Visa (10 years) — Property worth 2,000,000 AED or more (one or several, mortgaged allowed) can support a 10-year Golden Visa application. (Source, last checked 2026-10-09)
• Transfer fee — Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% of the price, plus administrative and registration fees.
• No property tax — No annual property tax or personal income tax; VAT on residential sales is 0% on first supply.
• Freehold areas — Foreigners can own outright in 40+ designated freehold areas; elsewhere leasehold up to 99 years.

Featured listings

• 2+1 Apartment for Sale in Dubai, Golf Gate 2 Project — 535,000 EUR
• UAE – Dubai, Luxury Apartments for Sale in the Casa Project — 710,000 EUR
• UAE – Dubai, Luxury Apartments for Sale in the Volta Project — 585,000 EUR
• UAE – Luxury Apartments for Sale in Elegance Tower, Duba — 590,000 EUR
• UAE – Dubai, Apartments for Sale in Altitude Residence Tower — 785,000 EUR
• Ultra-Luxury Apartments for Sale at Cavalli Tower in Dubai, UEA — 18,650,000 EUR
• Ultra Luxury Apartments for Sale in Chic Tower in Dubai, UAE — 650,000 EUR
• UAE – Dubai, Apartments for Sale at Harbour Lights — 1,815,000 USD
• UAE – Dubai, Luxury Apartments for Sale at Coral Reef — 451,958 USD
• Dubai, Evergreens Damac Hills 2 Project, 2+1 Apartment for Sale — 280,000 EUR
• Dubai, 2+1 apartment for sale in the Elo 3 project — 320,000 EUR
• UAE – Dubai, Luxury Apartments for Sale in the Golf Greens Project — 320,000 EUR

All listings (16)

Residence and visa programme

Golden Visa 2,000,000 AED

• Several properties can be combined.
• Mortgaged property is accepted with the bank’s no-objection letter.
• Applicant must be in the UAE in person; 7–10 working days.

Purchase costs

• DLD transfer fee — %4 (estimated (secondary source))
• DLD administration fee (estimated (secondary source))
• Registration fee (estimated (secondary source))
• Trustee office fee (estimated (secondary source))
• Knowledge + innovation fee — 260 AED (estimated (secondary source))

Buying process

1. Needs and budget call — Clarify your goal (investment, residence, holiday home, relocation), budget and preferred area with our advisor.
2. Shortlist and viewing — View shortlisted properties in person or by video tour.
3. Reservation and sales contract — An independent local lawyer should check title and contract before signing.
4. Transfer at Dubai Land Department — Title transfer is registered at DLD; the 4% fee and fixed fees are paid at transfer.
5. Golden Visa application (optional) — Via the DLD e-service; applicant must be in the UAE in person; 7–10 working days; total service fee 9,884.75 AED.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?

Yes — full ownership in designated freehold areas (40+), leasehold up to 99 years elsewhere. We state the tenure on each listing.

How much investment is needed for the Golden Visa?

According to Dubai Land Department the property value must be at least 2,000,000 AED; one or several properties count, mortgaged property with a bank no-objection letter. Total service fee 9,884.75 AED.

What are the purchase costs?

DLD transfer fee 4% plus administrative, registration and trustee fees. The calculator below estimates the total for your price.

Which currency are prices in?

The official currency is the UAE dirham (AED). Prices are stored in the listing currency and converted approximately to your chosen currency at the daily rate.