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How to buy property in Dubai as a foreigner: the step-by-step guide
Who can buy in Dubai, where, what it costs and how a purchase runs from reservation to title deed, for overseas buyers. Checked against the law, November 2026.
- Any nationality can own freehold property in Dubai's designated areas, with no residence visa and no minimum age; a passport is enough to register.
- Budget a little over 4% on top of the price for an off-plan purchase and 6% to 7% for a resale bought through an agent, all payable in cash because banks may not lend the fees.
- An off-plan sale only exists in law once it is on the Dubai Land Department's interim register (Oqood); ask for the certificate before paying a second instalment.
