{"id":37863,"date":"2026-08-07T16:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/buying-property-in-dubai-as-a-foreigner\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T09:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:28:20","slug":"buying-property-in-dubai-as-a-foreigner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/ar\/buying-property-in-dubai-as-a-foreigner\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Property in Dubai as a Foreigner \u2014 The Complete 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ============================================================\n  TRUHAUZ.COM \u2014 BUYER GUIDE \/ FOREIGN OWNERSHIP\n  Title:    Buying Property in Dubai as a Foreigner: The Complete 2026 Guide\n  Slug:     buying-property-in-dubai-as-a-foreigner\n  Keywords: buying property in dubai as a foreigner, freehold dubai, dubai property fees\n  ============================================================ -->\n\n<style>\n@import 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.fb-area-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  .fb-forecast{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  .fb-strip-in{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}\n  .fb-si{padding:15px 8px}\n  .fb-title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,6vw,1.9rem)}\n  .fb-contact{padding:48px 0}\n}\n@media(max-width:480px){.fbc{padding:0 14px}}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"fb\">\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"fb-hero\">\n  <div class=\"fb-hero-bg\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"fb-hero-pat\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"fb-hero-ov\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"fb-hero-content\">\n    <span class=\"fb-eyebrow\">Foreign Ownership \u00b7 Buyer Guide \u00b7 Updated August 2026<\/span>\n    <h1>Buying Property in Dubai as a Foreigner<br><span>Freehold Rules, the Process, the Paperwork and the Real Costs<\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"fb-hero-sub\">Foreign nationals of any country can own property outright in Dubai&#8217;s designated freehold zones, with no requirement to live in the UAE. Here is exactly how eligibility works, what the purchase process looks like step by step, which documents you need, what it costs, and how financing works if you are not a resident.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"fb-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"fb-hm\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong>All Nationalities<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-hm\">\ud83d\udd11 <strong>100% Freehold Ownership<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-hm\">\ud83c\udfe6 <strong>Non-Resident Mortgages<\/strong><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 DATA STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"fb-strip\">\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-strip-in\">\n      <div class=\"fb-si\"><span class=\"fb-sv\">100%<\/span><span class=\"fb-sl\">Foreign Ownership in Freehold Zones<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-si\"><span class=\"fb-sv\">60+<\/span><span class=\"fb-sl\">Designated Freehold Areas<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-si\"><span class=\"fb-sv\">4%<\/span><span class=\"fb-sl\">One-Time DLD Transfer Fee<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-si\"><span class=\"fb-sv\">0%<\/span><span class=\"fb-sl\">Property &amp; Capital Gains Tax<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 OVERVIEW \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"fbs\">\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-2col\">\n      <div class=\"fb-body\">\n        <span class=\"fbt\">Eligibility<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"fb-title\">Can Foreigners Buy Property in Dubai?<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fb-hbox\"><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Yes. Foreign nationals of any nationality can buy freehold property in Dubai&#8217;s designated freehold zones, with full title deed rights and without holding UAE residency. There is no annual property tax, no capital gains tax and no income tax on rental income. The UAE opened freehold ownership to foreign buyers in 2002, and today more than 60 designated freehold areas allow 100% foreign ownership. Once the title deed is in your name, settle the succession question too: our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/dubai-property-inheritance-difc-wills\/\">Dubai property inheritance and DIFC wills<\/a> covers what happens to a foreign-owned property with no registered will. It is also worth confirming what you are actually acquiring on the plot before you sign: our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/freehold-vs-leasehold-dubai\/\">freehold vs leasehold in Dubai<\/a> sets out the 99-year ceiling that applies to term-limited interests under Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006.\n        <\/div>\n        <p>The distinction that matters most is <strong>freehold versus leasehold<\/strong>. In a freehold area you own the property and, in the case of a villa, the land it sits on, in perpetuity. The title deed is issued in your name by the Dubai Land Department and can be sold, mortgaged, leased or inherited. Leasehold, by contrast, grants the right to occupy and use a property for a fixed term, after which the interest reverts to the freeholder. Nearly all the communities international buyers are interested in are freehold.<\/p>\n        <p>The freehold zones cover the vast majority of Dubai&#8217;s well-known communities \u2014 among them <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/dubai-marina\/\">Dubai Marina<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/palm-jumeirah\/\">Palm Jumeirah<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/downtown-dubai\/\">Downtown Dubai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/business-bay\/\">Business Bay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/dubai-hills-estate\/\">Dubai Hills Estate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/jumeirah-village-circle\/\">Jumeirah Village Circle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/emaar-south\/\">Emaar South<\/a>. If a property is being marketed to international buyers it is almost certainly in a freehold zone, but it is always worth confirming the designation before you commit.<\/p>\n        <p>There is no visa or residency prerequisite to buy. You do not need to live in the UAE, hold an Emirates ID, or even visit Dubai \u2014 the purchase can be completed remotely under a Power of Attorney. Ownership can, however, <em>lead<\/em> to residency: property investment at or above AED 2 million qualifies a buyer for the ten-year <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/golden-visa\/\">UAE Golden Visa<\/a>, and the property may be ready or off-plan.<\/p>\n        <p>Nor is there a minimum purchase price for foreign ownership itself. The practical floor is set by the market rather than by regulation, and entry-level freehold stock in mid-market communities starts well below the Golden Visa threshold. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/dubai-property-prices\/\">Dubai property price breakdown by area<\/a> sets out where each community currently sits.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"fb-hbox\"><strong>TruHauz perspective:<\/strong> Budget roughly 6\u20137% on top of the purchase price for transaction costs on a ready property, and start assembling your documents before you make an offer. Deals in Dubai move quickly \u2014 a cash purchase can complete in two to four weeks \u2014 and the buyers who lose properties are almost always the ones still gathering paperwork. Before you get that far, check the listing itself is genuine &mdash; our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/trakheesi-permit-dubai\/\">Trakheesi permit and Madmoun QR code<\/a> explains how to verify a Dubai property advertisement in seconds.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"fb-ov\">\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-head\">\n            <h3>Foreign Buyer Facts at a Glance<\/h3>\n            <p>The rules in one place<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">Who can buy<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r burg\">Any nationality<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">UAE residency required<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r up\">No<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">Ownership type<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r\">Freehold, in perpetuity<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">Freehold zones<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r\">60+ designated areas<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">DLD transfer fee<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r\">4% of price<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">Total buying costs<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r\">~6\u20137% of price<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">Golden Visa threshold<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r\">AED 2,000,000<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-ov-row\"><span class=\"fb-ov-l\">Cash purchase timeline<\/span><span class=\"fb-ov-r\">2\u20134 weeks<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 TABLE \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"fbs fbg\">\n  <div class=\"fbc fbct\">\n    <span class=\"fbt\">The Real Numbers<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"fb-title\">What It Costs to Buy Property in Dubai as a Foreigner<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"fb-sub\">Every fee a foreign buyer encounters, who pays it and when. Budget approximately 6\u20137% on top of the purchase price for a ready property bought with cash.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"fb-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Cost Item<\/th>\n            <th>Amount<\/th>\n            <th>Who Pays<\/th>\n            <th>When<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>DLD transfer fee<\/td>\n            <td>4% of price<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge top\">At transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>DLD admin fee<\/td>\n            <td>AED 580<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge high\">At transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Registration trustee fee<\/td>\n            <td>AED 4,200 (properties above AED 500K)<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge high\">At transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Title deed issuance<\/td>\n            <td>AED 250<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge mid\">At transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Agency commission \u2014 ready property<\/td>\n            <td>2% of price<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge high\">At transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Agency commission \u2014 off-plan<\/td>\n            <td>0% to the buyer<\/td>\n            <td>Paid by the developer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge low\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Developer NOC fee (<a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/how-to-sell-property-in-dubai\/\">resale<\/a> only)<\/td>\n            <td>AED 500\u20135,000<\/td>\n            <td>Seller<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge mid\">Before transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Mortgage registration (if financing)<\/td>\n            <td>0.25% of loan + AED 290<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge mid\">At transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Bank valuation (if financing)<\/td>\n            <td>AED 2,500\u20133,500<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge low\">Pre-approval<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Power of attorney (if buying remotely)<\/td>\n            <td>AED 500\u20132,000<\/td>\n            <td>Buyer<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge low\">Before transfer<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Annual property tax<\/td>\n            <td>0%<\/td>\n            <td>\u2014<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge top\">None in the UAE<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Capital gains tax<\/td>\n            <td>0%<\/td>\n            <td>\u2014<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"fb-badge top\">None in the UAE<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"font-size:.78rem;color:#999;margin-top:10px;text-align:center\">Figures as published in TruHauz&#8217;s buyer guidance, 2026. Fees are set by the Dubai Land Department and by market convention; confirm current amounts at the point of transaction.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CARDS \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"fbs\">\n  <div class=\"fbc fbct\">\n    <span class=\"fbt\">Step by Step<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"fb-title\">The Purchase Process for a Foreign Buyer<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"fb-sub\">From first brief to title deed. Every step below can be completed from outside the UAE with a Power of Attorney in place.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-area-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"fb-area-card\">\n        <div class=\"fb-area-head\">\n          <div class=\"fb-area-name\">Define Budget and Objective<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-type\">Step 01 \u00b7 Preparation<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-area-body\">\n          <span class=\"fb-area-price\">Step 1<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fb-area-unit\">before you view anything<\/span>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Decide<\/span><span>Yield, growth or use<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Set<\/span><span>Budget plus 6\u20137%<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Choose<\/span><span>A RERA-licensed agent<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Confirm<\/span><span>Freehold designation<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fb-area-card\">\n        <div class=\"fb-area-head\">\n          <div class=\"fb-area-name\">Reserve and Sign the MOU<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-type\">Step 02 \u00b7 Contract<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-area-body\">\n          <span class=\"fb-area-price\">10%<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fb-area-unit\">deposit on signing<\/span>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Ready property<\/span><span>RERA Form F (MOU)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Off-plan<\/span><span>SPA with developer<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Deposit<\/span><span>Held in escrow<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Completion<\/span><span>30\u201360 days typical<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fb-area-card\">\n        <div class=\"fb-area-head\">\n          <div class=\"fb-area-name\">Prepare Your Documents<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-type\">Step 03 \u00b7 Paperwork<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-area-body\">\n          <span class=\"fb-area-price\">Docs<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fb-area-unit\">what you will be asked for<\/span>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Identity<\/span><span>Passport copy<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>If resident<\/span><span>Emirates ID<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Funds<\/span><span>Proof of funds<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>If remote<\/span><span>Notarised POA<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fb-area-card\">\n        <div class=\"fb-area-head\">\n          <div class=\"fb-area-name\">Obtain the Developer NOC<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-type\">Step 04 \u00b7 Clearance<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-area-body\">\n          <span class=\"fb-area-price\">NOC<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fb-area-unit\">resale purchases only<\/span>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Obtained by<\/span><span>The seller<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Confirms<\/span><span>No outstanding charges<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Timeline<\/span><span>5\u201310 working days<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Fee<\/span><span>AED 500\u20135,000<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fb-area-card\">\n        <div class=\"fb-area-head\">\n          <div class=\"fb-area-name\">Transfer at the Trustee Office<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-type\">Step 05 \u00b7 Completion<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-area-body\">\n          <span class=\"fb-area-price\">DLD<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fb-area-unit\">registration trustee office<\/span>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Attend<\/span><span>In person or by POA<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Present<\/span><span>Manager cheques<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Pay<\/span><span>4% DLD fee + admin<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Duration<\/span><span>Same day<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fb-area-card\">\n        <div class=\"fb-area-head\">\n          <div class=\"fb-area-name\">Receive Your Title Deed<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-type\">Step 06 \u00b7 Ownership<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-area-body\">\n          <span class=\"fb-area-price\">Deed<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fb-area-unit\">issued in your name<\/span>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Ready property<\/span><span>Title deed<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Off-plan<\/span><span>Oqood registration<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Issued by<\/span><span>Dubai Land Department<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fb-area-row\"><span>Next step<\/span><span>Set up management<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"fb-cta-strip\">\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-cta-in\">\n      <div>\n        <h3>Buying from outside the UAE?<\/h3>\n        <p>TruHauz handles the full process for overseas buyers \u2014 shortlisting, viewings by video, the MOU, the NOC and the DLD transfer under Power of Attorney.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/contact\/\" class=\"fbbtn\">Speak to an Advisor \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 ANALYSIS \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"fbs fbdk\">\n  <div class=\"fbc fbct\">\n    <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#fff!important;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 15px;border-radius:100px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Financing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"fb-title white\">Can a Non-Resident Get a Mortgage in Dubai?<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"fb-sub white\" style=\"margin:0 auto 48px;\">Yes \u2014 UAE banks lend to non-residents, but on tighter terms than to residents. Mortgages are available only on completed properties in freehold zones.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-forecast\">\n      <div class=\"fb-fc\">\n        <span class=\"fb-fc-val\">60%<\/span>\n        <h4>Maximum LTV<\/h4>\n        <p>Non-resident buyers can typically borrow up to 60% of the property value, against up to 80% for UAE residents. That means a deposit of at least 40% of the purchase price, plus the transaction costs, in cash.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-fc\">\n        <span class=\"fb-fc-val\">15 yrs<\/span>\n        <h4>Maximum Term<\/h4>\n        <p>Non-resident mortgage terms run shorter than the resident equivalent, generally up to 15 years. A shorter term raises the monthly payment, so model affordability on the term you will actually be offered.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-fc\">\n        <span class=\"fb-fc-val\">+0.25\u20130.5%<\/span>\n        <h4>Rate Premium<\/h4>\n        <p>Non-resident products usually price slightly above resident products. A RERA-approved valuation is required, and the application can be completed by Power of Attorney without travelling to Dubai.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:12px;padding:22px 24px;margin-top:32px;font-size:.93rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)!important;line-height:1.75;\">\n      <strong style=\"color:#fff!important;\">Important:<\/strong> Mortgages apply to <strong>completed, freehold<\/strong> properties only. Leasehold and non-freehold stock is not mortgageable, and off-plan purchases work differently \u2014 there you use the developer&#8217;s own staged payment plan rather than a bank loan, with the balance typically financed at handover. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/mortgage-guide\/\" style=\"color:#fff!important;text-decoration:underline!important;\">Dubai mortgage guide<\/a> sets out lender criteria, the full cost stack and worked examples, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/how-to-buy-dubai-property-remotely-2026\/\" style=\"color:#fff!important;text-decoration:underline!important;\">remote purchase guide<\/a> covers the Power of Attorney route in detail.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"fbs fbg\">\n  <div class=\"fbc fbct\">\n    <span class=\"fbt\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"fb-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"fb-sub\">The questions international buyers ask most often before buying in Dubai.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-faq-list\">\n      <div class=\"fb-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-q\" onclick=\"fbFaq(this)\">Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?<span class=\"fb-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-a\">Yes. Foreign nationals of any nationality can buy freehold property in Dubai\u2019s designated freehold zones, with full title deed rights and no requirement to hold UAE residency. The UAE opened freehold ownership to foreign buyers in 2002, and more than 60 designated freehold areas now allow 100% foreign ownership. There is no annual property tax, no capital gains tax and no income tax on rental income.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-q\" onclick=\"fbFaq(this)\">What is the difference between freehold and leasehold in Dubai?<span class=\"fb-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-a\">Freehold means you own the property outright and in perpetuity \u2014 and, for a villa, the land it stands on. The title deed is issued in your name by the Dubai Land Department, and you can sell, mortgage, lease or bequeath it freely. Leasehold grants the right to occupy and use a property for a fixed term, after which the interest reverts to the freeholder. Almost every community marketed to international buyers is freehold, but it is worth confirming the designation before you commit.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-q\" onclick=\"fbFaq(this)\">Do I need to be a UAE resident to buy property in Dubai?<span class=\"fb-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-a\">No. There is no residency or visa prerequisite for buying freehold property in Dubai, and you do not need an Emirates ID. You do not even need to travel to the UAE \u2014 the entire purchase can be completed remotely through a notarised Power of Attorney, with a cash transaction typically taking two to four weeks and a remote purchase around four to six weeks. Buying can lead to residency: an investment of AED 2 million or more qualifies for the ten-year UAE Golden Visa.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-q\" onclick=\"fbFaq(this)\">What documents do I need to buy property in Dubai as a foreigner?<span class=\"fb-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-a\">For a straightforward cash purchase you will need a copy of your passport, proof of funds, and the signed Memorandum of Understanding \u2014 the RERA Form F for a ready property, or a Sales and Purchase Agreement for an off-plan unit. UAE residents also provide an Emirates ID. If you are buying remotely you will need a notarised and, depending on your country, apostilled Power of Attorney appointing someone to sign on your behalf. Mortgage applications require additional income and bank statement evidence.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-q\" onclick=\"fbFaq(this)\">What are the total fees when buying property in Dubai?<span class=\"fb-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-a\">Budget approximately 6\u20137% on top of the purchase price for a ready property bought with cash. The main items are the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, a 2% buyer-side agency commission, an AED 4,200 registration trustee fee on properties above AED 500,000, an AED 580 DLD admin fee and an AED 250 title deed fee. On resale purchases the seller pays a developer NOC fee of AED 500 to AED 5,000. Off-plan works out cheaper for the buyer, because the developer pays the agency commission. If you are financing, add mortgage registration at 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290, and a bank valuation of AED 2,500 to AED 3,500.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"fb-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-q\" onclick=\"fbFaq(this)\">Can a non-resident get a mortgage in Dubai?<span class=\"fb-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"fb-faq-a\">Yes. UAE banks lend to non-residents, though on tighter terms than to residents. Expect a maximum loan-to-value of around 60% against up to 80% for residents, a term of up to 15 years, and a rate roughly 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points above the resident equivalent. A RERA-approved valuation is required. Mortgages are available only on completed properties in freehold zones \u2014 leasehold stock is not mortgageable, and off-plan purchases use the developer\u2019s staged payment plan instead.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div style=\"max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px 44px;\"><div style=\"background:#fdf0f5;border-left:4px solid #660033;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.75;color:#333;\"><strong>Related reading:<\/strong> Prefer to acquire competitively? See how <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/dubai-property-auction\/\" style=\"color:#660033;font-weight:600;\">buying property at auction in Dubai<\/a> works. If you are a UAE resident buying your first home in the emirate, you may qualify for extra benefits \u2014 see <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/dubai-first-time-home-buyer-programme\/\" style=\"color:#660033;font-weight:600;\">Dubai&#8217;s First-Time Home Buyer Programme<\/a>. If a full deposit is the obstacle rather than the price, see how <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/rent-to-own-dubai\/\" style=\"color:#660033;font-weight:600;\">rent to own works in Dubai<\/a>. If you are buying off-plan, read how your instalments are ring-fenced from the developer&#8217;s creditors in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/truhauz.com\/dubai-escrow-account-off-plan\/\" style=\"color:#660033;font-weight:600;\">Dubai escrow accounts<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CONTACT \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"fb-contact\" id=\"fb-contact\">\n  <div class=\"fbc\">\n    <div class=\"fb-contact-inner\">\n      <div>\n        <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#fff!important;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 15px;border-radius:100px;margin-bottom:18px;\">Talk to TruHauz<\/span>\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.1rem);color:#fff!important;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.2;\">Buy in Dubai With Someone Who Does This Every Day<\/h2>\n        <p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)!important;font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px;\">TruHauz is a Dubai Land Department registered brokerage. We advise international buyers through the full process \u2014 freehold checks, the MOU, the NOC, financing and the DLD transfer. 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