Buying
How to choose property in Dubai: from your goal to a shortlist
A practical selection process: purchase goal, full budget, neighbourhood, completion status and documents. What to prepare before your first viewing.
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Answers and calculations before buying
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It's about buying property in the UAE, from choosing a property and spending to mortgages and residences.
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Calculation before purchase
How much money to prepare?
The price of the object, the cost of the transaction and your reserve for the arrangement - in one calculation.
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Preliminary calculation
Purchase funds
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The price of the object + specified costs and reserve.
- Cost of property
- 1,000,000 AED
- Transaction costs
- 44,720 AED
- Facilities and reserves
- 0 AED
What the costs are
The sum of the lines below: DLD fee + registrar services + documents + other expenses specified by youProperty prices, facilities and reserves are not included.
- DLD registration — 4% of the price
- 40,000 AED
- Registrar - with VAT
- 4,200 AED
- Documents and fees
- 520 AED
- Other transaction costs
- Not specified
Preliminary assessment for finished residential properties in Dubai, and new buildings require payment schedules. How does the installment work
Official fees used in this calculation, based on information dated 19.09.2026: DLD — sale registration · DLD — mortgage registration. Registration trustee: 4,000 AED + VAT for a price of 500,000 AED or more, otherwise 2,000 AED + VAT. Our brokers will help you understand the final payments for the selected property.
DIRECTIVE ON THE PROCESS
Step-by-step guides
For those who want to understand the individual stage of the purchase in more detail.
Choosing a property
Off-plan or ready apartment in Dubai: what to compare
We will help you compare completed homes and off-plan properties against your timing, budget and plans: condition, payments and handover terms.
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The cost of owning property in Dubai: what to budget for
Purchase price, service charges, repairs, vacancies and management: building a clear budget without unverified rates.
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Checking a Dubai property: questions to ask before reserving
Listing details, authority, documents, project status and payment instructions: a sequence of checks before deciding.
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How to choose a Dubai neighbourhood for your lifestyle
Transport, waterfronts, family amenities and building density: comparing neighbourhoods through daily routes.
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Stages of buying property in Dubai: from task to registration
The sequence of buying real estate in Dubai: criteria, inspection of the object, contract, calculations, registration and acceptance without missing key decisions.
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Payment, installments and mortgage when buying real estate in Dubai
How to compare the full price, initial payment, installment schedule and mortgage terms without promises of approval and hidden assumptions
Read the manualPurchase from Russia
Buying real estate in the UAE from Russia: the procedure for preparation
Practical route for a buyer from Russia: budget, transfer of funds, inspection of the facility, documents and safe remote work.
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Freehold in Dubai: ownership when buying property
Our brokers will help you understand ownership rights for your chosen property in Dubai, the documents involved and the available ways to structure the purchase.
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Mortgage in Dubai for foreigners: documents, fee and order of purchase
How to prepare for a mortgage in Dubai: residency, income documents, pre-approval, apartment valuation and comparison of the full cost of the loan.
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Maintenance of apartment in Dubai: service charges and regular expenses
How to check service charges, make an annual budget for maintaining an apartment in Dubai and separate building maintenance from utility bills and repairs.
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Renting an apartment in Dubai: how to calculate profitability and expenses
Gross and Net Yields of an Apartment in Dubai: Formulas, Simple Example, Expenses, Periods Without a Tenant, and Long-Term and Short-Term Rental Comparison.
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Dubai Resident Visa: Golden Visa and Taskeen
How to check the terms of Golden Visa and Taskeen before buying a property in Dubai: type of object, documents, mortgage, family registration and preparation procedure.
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Apartment handover in Dubai: inspection and receiving the keys
We can help coordinate apartment handover questions in Dubai: documents, inspection, finishes, building services, inspection findings and receiving the keys.
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