{"id":4379,"date":"2026-10-10T06:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T06:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/buy-ready-property-dubai"},"modified":"2026-10-10T16:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T16:19:19","slug":"buy-ready-property-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/buy-ready-property-dubai","title":{"rendered":"Buying a ready property in Dubai: the process step by step"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Guide \u00b7 Buying process<\/div>

Buying a ready property in Dubai: the process step by step<\/h1>

A ready property has one big advantage: you see what you are buying. And you can rent it out or live in it straight away. Here you\u2019ll find out how buying a completed or resale property in Dubai works, what it costs and how to do it from abroad.<\/p>

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In short:<\/b> Buying a ready property in Dubai takes three steps: sales contract, no-objection certificate from the developer, registration at the Registration Trustee. You don\u2019t have to travel to Dubai, and at the end you hold the title deed in your hands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In this guide<\/strong>
  1. Can you buy as a foreigner?<\/a><\/li>
  2. The process in three steps<\/a><\/li>
  3. What the purchase costs<\/a><\/li>
  4. Buying without travelling to Dubai<\/a><\/li>
  5. Financing<\/a><\/li>
  6. After the purchase: rent out or live in it<\/a><\/li>
  7. FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Can you buy property in Dubai as a foreigner?<\/h2>

    Yes. In the areas the Ruler of Dubai has designated for this purpose (freehold areas), foreigners may buy property outright \u2013 without a time limit and without living in the UAE.<\/p>

    Well-known freehold areas include Dubai Marina, Downtown, Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle. Which location fits your goal is shown by our eight investor types<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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    The process in three steps<\/h2>
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    1. Sales contract (Contract F):<\/b> Buyer and seller sign the sales contract, called \u201cContract F\u201d in the Dubai Land Department\u2019s system. It sets out the price, the payment terms and the deadlines. A 10% deposit is customary, held in trust until the transfer.<\/li>\n
    2. No-objection certificate (e-NOC):<\/b> The developer of the building issues an electronic no-objection certificate. It confirms that nothing stands in the way of the transfer \u2013 for example, that no service charges are outstanding.<\/li>\n
    3. Registration and title deed:<\/b> You pay the balance, usually by manager\u2019s cheque, and the transfer is registered at a DLD Registration Trustee Office. The title deed is then issued in your name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
      Plain talk:<\/b> In many countries a notary or solicitor handles the transfer. In Dubai, the process works differently. That makes it all the more important to have someone at your side who keeps an eye on the contract, payments and deadlines \u2013 in your language.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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      What the purchase costs<\/h2>

      For a ready apartment, around 6.5% comes on top of the purchase price. The biggest item is the Dubai Land Department\u2019s 4% registration fee. On top come the fees for the Trustee and documents, plus the agent commission, usually 2% plus VAT.<\/p>

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      Item<\/th>At AED 1.5 million<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      DLD registration fee (4%)<\/td>AED 60,000<\/td><\/tr>\n
      Registration Trustee (incl. VAT)<\/td>AED 4,200<\/td><\/tr>\n
      Title deed, site plan, fees<\/td>AED 520<\/td><\/tr>\n
      Agent commission (2% + 5% VAT)<\/td>AED 31,500<\/td><\/tr>\n
      Total<\/td>AED 96,220 (\u2248 6.4%)<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

      All items in detail, also for smaller apartments, are in the guide Buying costs for property in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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      Buying without travelling to Dubai<\/h2>

      You don\u2019t have to fly to Dubai to buy. You can be represented by an attorney for the transfer. But since July 2025, a power of attorney issued outside the UAE has to meet stricter requirements. It must:<\/p>