We examine every property thoroughly: location, developer, build quality, rental demand and resale. And we support you in English, German, Swedish, Spanish or Norwegian – from the first question until long after the key handover.
As a real estate agent in Dubai, we work differently: transparently, verifiably and always with your situation back home in mind.
You will never get a one-size-fits-all solution from us.
Free strategy callWe go through contracts, payment plans and deadlines with you in your language. Point by point. So with every signature you know what you are committing to – and why.
We are not tax advisers, and we say so clearly. But from many purchases by European clients, we know which questions about tax and inheritance come up. We raise them before they become a problem, so you go into the conversation with your tax adviser well prepared.
We also hold meetings and viewings by video call. We are in Dubai – you don’t have to be. Behind REAL DUBAI are European expats with a real estate background – and a state-certified building surveyor.
I look at every property as if I were investing myself. Only what passes that test is even considered for you.Dr. Florian Roski · State-certified building surveyor, 25 years of real estate experience
Short answer: less than many people think. And everything is set out in writing in the brokerage agreement before we show you the first apartment.
commission plus 5% VAT. Nothing more.
The developer pays the commission. Buying directly from the developer isn’t cheaper for you – with us, you get a neutral comparison of several developers for the same price.
No fee for any of our buyers. You only pay the official fees of the authorities.
You buy a ready apartment for AED 1.5 million. Our commission: 2% = AED 30,000, plus 5% VAT = AED 1,500. That makes AED 31,500 in total – and not a dirham more.
On top come the official fees, above all 4% for the Dubai Land Department. At AED 1.5 million, including the agent you end up at around 6.5%. Since February 2025, banks may no longer finance these costs. All buying costs in detail
And after the purchase? We remain your point of contact. Whatever problem comes up with your investment – you get help.
Don’t believe anything you can’t check yourself. Dubai has official registers for that. And they are free.
This is how you check us in the Dubai Land Department’s official Dubai REST app:
All information about the app is available directly from the Dubai Land Department.
Three people, three strengths. And between them, five languages.
English, Swedish, Norwegian
German, English, Spanish
German, English · 25 years of real estate experience
Five steps, one point of contact. You always know where you stand – and what comes next.
We clarify your goal, your budget and your time frame. You ask everything you want to know about Dubai: How is the market doing right now? Which rules apply to buyers? What does that mean for your personal situation? We listen and answer honestly – even when the answer is uncomfortable.
We search the entire market, not just one developer’s projects. With analysis tools such as DXB Interact, we compare prices and rental yields. In the right project, we then find the best unit for you – position in the building, orientation, floor plan – and negotiate the terms.
On site in Dubai or by video call. We go through the floor plan, finishes, view and surroundings in detail: transport links, shopping, schools and what is still to be built in the neighbourhood. For off-plan, we show you the construction progress and, if available, the show apartment.
Reservation, contracts, payments, key handover: we are there at every step. For off-plan, we make sure your money goes into the project’s escrow account – and nowhere else.
Our work doesn’t end with the handover. Visa, bank account, will: free for you. After that, we help with the furniture list, with problems in the apartment, with renting – short- or long-term – and one day with the resale.
Many of our clients have become friends. We meet up, we celebrate together – and we have even spent Christmas together in Dubai.
Eight points every reputable agent meets. Go through them – with us and with anyone else.
Ask for the ORN and enter it in the official Dubai REST app. There you can see whether the licence is valid.
Every agent has their own BRN. You can find it in Dubai REST too, with name and photo.
With the code, you can check whether the listing is approved by the Dubai Land Department.
Amount, VAT and who pays: everything is fixed before the first viewing.
The purchase price and fees go to the seller, the developer or the authorities. Never to a private individual.
The account number is in the sales contract and belongs to the project, not to the developer itself.
Check the address on Google Maps and read the reviews there, not just those on the website.
“Available today only” is a warning sign. A good agent gives you time to check documents and ask questions.
Every day from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Dubai time). The fastest way to reach us is on WhatsApp. Or tell us briefly here what it’s about.
No obligation. We will get back to you personally.
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By three things: the brokerage has a valid RERA licence (ORN), each advisor is personally registered (BRN), and the costs are set out in writing in the brokerage agreement. You can check the licence and registration for free in the official Dubai REST app. Our ORN: 33742.
For a ready property, 2% commission plus 5% VAT. Nothing more.
For off-plan, you pay us nothing; the developer pays the commission. Buying directly from the developer doesn’t save you a cent – but you don’t get a neutral comparison either.
We handle visa, bank account and will for our buyers without a fee. Only the authorities’ fees apply.
Yes. We also hold meetings and viewings by video call, so you don’t have to fly to Dubai for every step. Whether a trip makes sense for individual appointments depends on your property and your financing. We clarify that in the strategy call.
From a total property value of AED 2 million, you can apply for the Golden Visa. It is valid for 10 years, and off-plan purchases also count if the developer is approved in the UAE. For smaller investments, there is the Dubai Land Department’s two-year investor visa.
We support you with both at no charge. More about the Golden Visa and the investor visa
We clearly recommend it. Without a will, a statutory order of succession applies to non-Muslim foreigners that won’t necessarily match your wishes. You can register your will with the DIFC Courts Wills Service – even without UAE residence and entirely by video call.
We help you with it at no fee. You only pay the official fees. More about wills in Dubai
Yes, that is free for our buyers too. We tell you which documents the bank wants to see and guide you through the process. More about opening an account
No. You get well-founded guidance on the Dubai property market. For this, we use analysis tools such as GenieMap and DXB Interact and compare projects, prices and rental yields.
Just as important is our own experience: we invest in Dubai ourselves and know the market from a buyer’s perspective, not just from behind a desk. You make the decision – but with all the information you need.
Your question isn’t here? You’ll find all answers in our FAQ about buying property in Dubai.
The six topics buyers ask us about most. Explained honestly, with figures and official sources.
Around 6.5% comes on top of the price of a ready apartment – which four items that covers, with a worked example.
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Read more →From sales contract to title deed: how buying a ready apartment works – even from abroad.
Read more →What happens to your property without a will – and how to arrange it by video call without travelling to Dubai.
Read more →With a visa or as a non-resident: which routes exist, which documents banks want to see and how to avoid going round in circles.
Read more →Your topic isn’t here? Write to us – free and without obligation.
