AvailableFrom£521,000
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai
Trump-branded residences at the Downtown end of Sheikh Zayed Road
- Type
- Apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1–4
- Completion
- Q4 2031
The GulfGulf market
Property Investment in the UAE
Dubai is an established international property market, with deep foreign demand and developer payment plans that spread the cost of buying off-plan. We cover it selectively through our Dubai partner office, as Gulf exposure alongside a core portfolio.
- For sale
- 16
- Prices from
- £170,000
- Dubai Land Department transfer fee
- 4%
- Property value for a 10-year Golden Visa
- AED 2m
Property for sale in United Arab Emirates.
Price lists, floor plans and payment plans on request.
- AvailableFrom£1,210,000
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
D-Villas at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Four- and five-bedroom villas on Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Type
- Villa
- Bedrooms
- 4–5
- Completion
- Q4 2028
- AvailableFrom£459,000
- AvailableFrom£334,000
- AvailableFrom£170,000
- AvailableFrom£170,000
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Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?
Yes. Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai’s designated freehold areas, which include most of the places international buyers know: Downtown, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Business Bay among them.
Freehold
Designated freehold areas
Full ownership in your own name, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Off-plan
Escrow-protected payment plans
Payments on off-plan property go into an escrow account regulated by RERA, released to the developer as construction progresses.
Leasehold
Long leases elsewhere
Outside the freehold areas, foreigners can hold long leases of up to 99 years.
What does it cost to buy in Dubai?
A home in Dubai
Buying costs£19,4004.22% of the price · £479,400 all in
- Dubai Land Department fee£18,400
4% of the price, on off-plan and ready property alike. Dubai Land Department
- Registration and adminabout £1,000
Fixed trustee and admin fees, plus VAT. Dubai Land Department
At this price: 10-year Golden Visa (AED 2 million). At about 4.9 dirhams to the pound.
Rates as at January 2026. Taxes and fees change and contracts decide who pays what, so we confirm the figure for your property before you commit.
While you own
- Service charge
- Per square foot, approved by RERA for each building.
- Housing fee
- A Dubai Municipality fee billed with utilities, usually paid by the occupant.
- Income tax
- No personal income tax on rental income.
Buying in United Arab Emirates, from reservation to keys
In Dubai the Land Department records an off-plan purchase from the start, and your payments go into escrow.
- 1
Buy in a freehold area
Foreigners own outright in Dubai’s designated freehold areas, with title in their own name.
- 2
Reserve and sign
The developer’s sale and purchase agreement sets the payment plan and the handover date. Your own lawyer reviews it.
- 3
Register the Oqood
The off-plan sale is registered with the Dubai Land Department, and the 4% DLD fee is paid, usually by the buyer.
- 4
Pay into escrow
Each payment goes into a RERA-regulated escrow account, released to the developer only as construction progresses.
- 5
Take the title deed
At handover the Oqood becomes a title deed at the Dubai Land Department.
- 6
Let it, or stay
Property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the ten-year Golden Visa. Service charges are approved by RERA for each building.
Start with a call
A call with an adviser: what you want the money to do, and which developments fit.
Book a call
Our United Arab Emirates team in Dubai
Not sure which route, or which development, suits you?
A senior adviser who buys in United Arab Emirates will reply, usually the same day.
Not in United Arab Emirates? We show you any development live on video, and you can reserve, sign and pay from home. Buying from abroad
Does buying property in Dubai give you residency?
Yes. Property opens two routes, depending on value.
Golden Visa
Ten years, renewable, for property worth AED 2 million or more, including some off-plan property.
Property investor visa
Two years, renewable, for property worth AED 750,000 or more.
Where to buy in United Arab Emirates.
The areas where our United Arab Emirates developments and guides are concentrated.
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- Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai
- D-Villas at Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Aqua Arc Marjan Island
- Aquino Marjan Island
- Binghatti Ghost
- Binghatti Ivory
- Binghatti Royale
- Binghatti Skyrise
- Binghatti Starlight
- Bugatti Residences by Binghatti
- Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences
- DG1
- Da Vinci Tower, Interiors by Pagani
- Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti
- Pelagia Marjan Island
- The Astera, Interiors by Aston Martin
The United Arab Emirates property map: 2 developments, 1 transport link, 3 schools, 1 hospital or clinic, 7 beaches, courses and districts and 3 projects coming. Open the United Arab Emirates property map
United Arab Emirates or somewhere else?
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| United Arab Emirates | Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes from | From £170,000 | On request |
| Who can own | Freehold in designated areas, such as Downtown and Dubai Marina. | Condominium freehold within the 49% foreign quota; villas on a 30-year registered lease. |
| Buying costs on £300,000 | About £13,000 (4.3%) | About £6,000 (2.0%) |
| Tax on rent | No personal income tax on rent. | Thai tax on rent earned in Thailand. |
| Residency | Yes. A 2-year visa from AED 750,000; the 10-year Golden Visa from AED 2m. | No. Long-stay visas such as Thailand Privilege and the LTR are separate. |
Why choose the UAE for property investment.
- 01
Connected to the world
Dubai International is one of the world’s busiest airports, with direct routes to every major region. That access drives the tourism, business travel and relocation behind Dubai’s rental demand.
- 02
A base for international business
Dubai’s free zones allow full foreign ownership of companies and offer favourable tax treatment, drawing businesses from around the world. Every new company brings people who need homes.
- 03
A global trade and logistics hub
Jebel Ali, the largest port in the Middle East, anchors Dubai’s role in world trade. Logistics and trade support employment well beyond tourism and finance.
United Arab Emirates insights.
Buying property in United Arab Emirates: questions.
Can foreigners buy freehold property in Dubai?
Yes, in the designated freehold areas, with title registered in their own name at the Dubai Land Department.
What are the costs of buying property in Dubai?
The main one is the Dubai Land Department fee of 4% of the price. Add fixed registration and admin fees, 0.25% of any mortgage, and an agency fee on a resale.
Does buying property in Dubai give a Golden Visa?
Property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies for a ten-year Golden Visa. From AED 750,000, a two-year property investor visa is available.
Is there tax on rental income in Dubai?
There is no personal income tax on rental income for individuals.
Speak to an adviser
Talk to our UAE desk.
Our Dubai partner office sees launches early. Ask about payment plans, off-plan risk and the developments we would put our name to.