Investment FAQ
Clear answers to the questions we hear most from international investors.
Yes. Foreign nationals can purchase freehold property in designated areas. No citizenship or residency requirements. Open to investors of any nationality.
No. Over 60% of our clients buy entirely remotely using Power of Attorney, HD video viewings, and digital document signing.
From approximately AED 400K ($110K) for a studio. For Golden Visa: AED 2M ($548K) minimum. We typically recommend AED 750K–1M ($205K–$274K) for a well-positioned one-bedroom with strong rental demand.
Dubai has a mature regulatory framework overseen by DLD and RERA. Off-plan payments are held in regulated escrow accounts. Transactions are recorded on DLD's blockchain-backed system. This provides oversight comparable to or exceeding many Western markets.
Net rental yields of 5–12% depending on area and type. Capital appreciation has averaged 10–20% annually in recent cycles. We provide conservative, base, and optimistic projections for every recommendation.
No UAE income tax, capital gains tax, or property tax. Rental income is tax-free in the UAE. You may have obligations in your country of tax residency.
Off-plan: 1–2 weeks to reservation. Secondary: 4–6 weeks including DLD transfer. First call to title deed: typically 30–45 days.
Yes. UAE banks offer non-resident mortgages up to 50–75% LTV at 4–6% interest. We introduce specialist non-resident mortgage brokers.
We are an investment advisory practice, not a brokerage. 0% buyer commission on off-plan investments, data-driven recommendations verified against official DLD reports and RERA indices, and full lifecycle support from strategy through property management.