Buy & Sale Real Estate in UAE - Great Dubai

Most buyers rely on a mortgage. Dubai banks offer mortgages to both residents and non-residents. You'll typically need a 20–25% down payment. Mortgage pre-approval usually takes 5–10 business days, and the full process from offer to transfer typically takes 30–60 days.

You'll typically need: a valid passport and UAE residence visa, Emirates ID, security cheques for rent, and a signed tenancy contract registered with Ejari (Dubai's rental registration system).

Yes. Expatriates can buy freehold property in designated areas of Dubai. These include popular communities like Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and many others. There are no restrictions on property ownership in freehold zones.

Installment plans are offered by developers for off-plan (under-construction) properties. You pay a down payment (typically 10–20%) and then pay the remainder in installments over the construction period, sometimes extending post-handover. This makes property ownership more accessible.

The standard tenancy period is one year. Contracts are typically paid by post-dated cheques — usually 1–4 cheques per year. The landlord must give 90 days' written notice for rent increases or eviction (for personal use).

Areas like Dubai Silicon Oasis, Discovery Gardens, International City, and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) typically offer higher rental yields (7–9%) compared to prime areas like Downtown Dubai or DIFC (4–6%), which offer capital appreciation instead.