Guides
Plain-language guides for buyers from abroad. Each one lists the official sources it was checked against and the date.
- How to Buy Property in Dubai: Steps for Foreign Buyers
How foreign buyers purchase ready and off-plan property in Dubai: who does what, how sales are registered with DLD, and which checks come first.
- Dubai Property Due Diligence Checklist Before You Pay
Checks to run before paying for Dubai property: developer and project registration, escrow, broker licence, Madmoun QR, title deed and service charges.
- Dubai Property Buying Costs and Fees Explained
Buyer-side costs in Dubai: DLD transfer and Oqood fees, title deed and trustee fees, mortgage registration, agency commission and service charges.
- Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai: Trade-offs Explained
Compare off-plan and ready property in Dubai: escrow protection, construction and delay risk, payment plans versus mortgages, and handover timing.
- Dubai Property Handover Checklist for New Owners
What to check at handover of a Dubai property: snagging, final payment, documents, title deed, DEWA and district cooling, service charges and access.