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Foreigners can buy property outright in Dubai's designated freehold areas, with no local partner and no residency requirement. Sales are registered with the Dubai Land Department, which charges a transfer fee of 4% of the price.
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All communities- Downtown DubaiDowntown Dubai is Emaar's flagship district, built around the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. It is a dense, walkable neighbourhood of apartment towers and hotels along Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
- Dubai MarinaDubai Marina is a waterfront district built around a man-made canal on the coast in the south-west of the city, master-planned by Emaar. High-rise apartment towers line a promenade of cafés, shops and moorings, with the beach at JBR a short walk away.
- Jumeirah Village CircleJumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is a Nakheel master community laid out in a circle between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. It mixes low- and mid-rise apartment buildings with townhouses and villas, and is one of Dubai's most popular areas for value.
- Business BayBusiness Bay is a mixed-use district of offices, hotels and apartment towers along the Dubai Water Canal, directly next to Downtown Dubai. It combines a business address with canal-side homes and a growing dining scene.
- Palm JumeirahPalm Jumeirah is Nakheel's palm-shaped island off Dubai's coast. Apartment buildings line the trunk, private-beach villas sit on the fronds, and resorts including Atlantis occupy the outer crescent.
- Al BarshaAl Barsha is an established residential and commercial area around the Mall of the Emirates, between Sheikh Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Road. It offers a mix of villas and low- to mid-rise apartment buildings, with schools, parks and everyday services close by.
- Al FurjanAl Furjan is a Nakheel community in the Jebel Ali area, between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. It combines villas and townhouses with low- and mid-rise apartment buildings, and has its own station on the Dubai Metro Red Line.
- Arabian RanchesArabian Ranches is one of Dubai's established villa communities, developed by Emaar off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Qudra Road. Built around a golf course, it is known for its family focus, landscaped streets and schools inside the community.
- Arabian Ranches 3Arabian Ranches 3 is Emaar's newest Arabian Ranches community in Dubailand, close to the original Arabian Ranches and Arabian Ranches 2. It is made up of modern townhouses and villas grouped into sub-communities around parks and shared facilities.
- Bur DubaiBur Dubai is a historic district on the southern bank of Dubai Creek, opposite Deira. It is home to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and the textile souk, surrounded by established residential areas of older apartment buildings.
- Damac HillsDAMAC Hills is a golf community by DAMAC in Dubailand, along Al Qudra Road and Hessa Street. It is built around the Trump International Golf Club and mixes villas, townhouses and apartment buildings with parks and sports facilities.
- DeiraDeira is one of Dubai's oldest districts, on the northern bank of Dubai Creek near Dubai International Airport. It is a dense, busy trading area of souks, markets and older apartment buildings, with some of the city's best public transport.
- Dubai Creek HarbourDubai Creek Harbour is a waterfront development by Emaar on the banks of Dubai Creek, next to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Its towers look across the water to the Downtown Dubai skyline, and much of the district is still being built.
- Dubai HarbourDubai Harbour is a waterfront district between Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach Residence. It is home to Emaar Beachfront, a gated community of apartment towers on its own peninsula with a private beach, as well as a marina and Dubai's cruise terminal.
- Dubai Hills EstateDubai Hills Estate is a master community by Emaar and Meraas in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, between Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Street, built around an 18-hole championship golf course. It combines villa and townhouse neighbourhoods with apartment districts, Dubai Hills Mall and a large central park.
- Dubai Silicon OasisDubai Silicon Oasis is a technology park and free zone that doubles as a residential community, between the Dubai–Al Ain Road and Emirates Road. It offers apartments and villas at accessible prices, with offices, schools and Silicon Central Mall close by.
- Dubai SouthDubai South is a large master-planned city in the south of Dubai, built around Al Maktoum International Airport and including Expo City Dubai. Its residential district offers apartments, townhouses and villas, much of it newer and more affordable than central Dubai.
- Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City is a residential community built around sports venues, along Hessa Street and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. It is home to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and The Els Club golf course, with apartment towers and villa clusters in between.
- Emirates HillsEmirates Hills is an exclusive gated villa community by Emaar, set around the Montgomerie Golf Club next to Jumeirah Lake Towers. Its large plots and custom-built mansions make it one of Dubai's most prestigious addresses.
- JumeirahJumeirah is a coastal residential district of villas stretching along Jumeirah Beach Road, made up of Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3. It is one of Dubai's most established villa areas, with public beaches, La Mer and City Walk close by.
- Jumeirah Beach ResidenceJumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is a beachfront community of apartment towers developed by Dubai Properties, facing the sea next to Dubai Marina. Its ground level, The Walk, is one of Dubai's busiest outdoor dining and shopping strips.
- Jumeirah Lake TowersJumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is a cluster of high-rise towers set around artificial lakes, across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina. Managed by DMCC, it is both a free-zone business address and a residential area with lakeside walks and cafés.
- Jumeirah Village TriangleJumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) is a Nakheel freehold community next to Jumeirah Village Circle, between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. It is known for villas and townhouses in Arabian and Mediterranean styles, with a growing number of apartment buildings.
- MeydanMeydan is a district within Mohammed Bin Rashid City, south-east of Downtown Dubai, anchored by the Meydan Racecourse — home of the Dubai World Cup. It includes villa communities, apartment developments and the Meydan Hotel, with more under construction.
- MirdifMirdif is an established, low-rise family suburb about ten minutes from Dubai International Airport, next to Mushrif Park. It is known for villas, green space, schools and City Centre Mirdif mall.
- Motor CityMotor City is a motorsport-themed community by Union Properties along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, next to the Dubai Autodrome. It combines apartment buildings in Uptown Motor City with villas and townhouses in Green Community Motor City.
- The SpringsThe Springs is an established Emaar townhouse community in the Emirates Living area, known for compact family homes arranged around lakes and parks. It sits close to Jumeirah Lake Towers, Emirates Hills and Sheikh Zayed Road.
- The ValleyThe Valley is an Emaar townhouse and villa community on the Dubai–Al Ain Road, launched in 2019. It is designed as a self-contained suburban township with a town centre, parks and play areas, and offers some of Emaar's most affordable family homes.
- Tilal Al GhafTilal Al Ghaf is a master community by Majid Al Futtaim in Dubailand, at the junction of Hessa Street and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. It is built around Lagoon Al Ghaf, a swimmable lagoon with sandy beaches, and is being delivered in phases.
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Buying Property in Dubai
Updated September 2026Foreigners can buy property outright in Dubai's designated freehold areas, with no local partner and no residency requirement. Sales are registered with the Dubai Land Department, which charges a transfer fee of 4% of the price.
Can foreigners buy in Dubai?
Law No. 7 of 2006 limits property ownership in Dubai to UAE and GCC nationals, except in areas designated by the Ruler. In those areas, non-GCC nationals can own freehold with no time limit, or hold a usufruct or leasehold interest of up to 99 years.
- The designated areas are set out in Regulation No. 3 of 2006, and later resolutions have added land.
- Areas named in the regulation include Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Al Barsha South, Mirdif and Warsan 1.
- Freehold status applies to specific land, so confirm it for the exact building or plot before paying a deposit.
Registration and title
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) registers every sale and issues the title deed. Transfers are completed through DLD's approved registration trustee offices.
- Off-plan purchases are registered with DLD before completion; the title deed is issued after handover.
- Mortgages are registered with DLD at 0.25% of the loan amount.
- Property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify the owner for a 10-year Golden Visa (a mortgaged property needs a no-objection letter from the bank).
Costs of buying in Dubai
- 4%
- DLD transfer fee on the sale price (DLD's service page splits it 2% buyer, 2% seller; who pays is agreed in the contract)
- AED 4,000 + VAT
- Registration trustee fee for properties of AED 500,000 or more (AED 2,000 + VAT below)
- AED 250
- Title deed fee
- 0.25%
- Mortgage registration, of the loan amount
Agency commission is agreed with the broker, not set by law, so get it in writing. DLD revises its fees from time to time; check the current schedule before you transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Can non-residents buy property in Dubai?
Yes. Ownership in the freehold areas doesn't depend on residency; foreign buyers can purchase from abroad.
Who pays the 4% transfer fee?
DLD's own service page splits it 2% buyer and 2% seller. In practice the split is agreed between the parties, so make sure it's written into the sale agreement.
Does buying property give me a visa?
Property worth at least AED 2 million, owned outright in one or more units, can qualify you to apply for a 10-year Golden Visa. If the property is mortgaged, the bank has to issue a no-objection letter.
How do I know a building is freehold?
Freehold areas are defined by Regulation No. 3 of 2006 and later resolutions. DLD can confirm the status of a specific plot; don't rely on the developer's or agent's word alone.
Sources
- Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration
- Regulation No. 3 of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals
- Dubai Land Department: property sale registration
- Dubai Land Department: mortgage registration
- Dubai Land Department: Golden Visa for property investors
- Law No. 33 of 2008 amending Law No. 26 of 2007 (tenancy)
- Decree No. 43 of 2013 on rent increases
- Dubai Land Department: Smart Rental Index
Last reviewed September 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the authority before you commit.
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