Find answers to common questions about buying, selling, renting, and investing in Dubai real estate.
Yes! Foreigners can purchase property in designated freehold areas in Dubai, granting full ownership rights. Popular freehold areas include Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, and many more.
Key costs include: DLD (Dubai Land Department) transfer fee of 4%, agency commission (typically 2%), mortgage registration fee (0.25% if applicable), NOC fees, and property valuation fees. True Deal Properties provides a full cost breakdown for every transaction.
A typical cash purchase can be completed within 2-4 weeks. Mortgage-financed purchases may take 4-8 weeks depending on pre-approval and bank processing times.
Simply visit our List Your Property page, fill in your details and property information, and our team will review your submission within 24-48 hours. Once approved, your property will be listed on our website.
You'll need your original Title Deed, valid passport copy, Emirates ID (if applicable), NOC from the developer, and any existing mortgage clearance documents.
Tenants typically pay via 1-4 cheques, sign an Ejari-registered lease, and pay a security deposit of 5% (unfurnished) or 10% (furnished). Commission is typically 5% of annual rent.
No. Rent increases in Dubai are regulated by RERA's rental index calculator. Landlords must provide 90 days' written notice and can only increase rent if the current rent is below market average by a certain threshold.
Dubai offers attractive rental yields ranging from 5-9% depending on the area and property type. Areas like JVC, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Sports City tend to offer higher yields, while premium areas offer strong capital appreciation.
No! Dubai has zero property tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero income tax on rental income. This makes it one of the most investor-friendly markets in the world.
Yes! Property investments of AED 750,000+ qualify for a 2-year renewable visa. Investments of AED 2 million+ qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa — one of the most attractive residency programs globally.
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa (5 or 10 years) for investors, entrepreneurs, and exceptional talents. For real estate, you need to invest AED 2 million or more in property. The visa is renewable and covers your family members.