East & West Properties in Dubai

Yes. Foreign nationals can buy and fully own property in Dubai's designated freehold areas, including Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Dubai Hills Estate and JVC, with no nationality restrictions and a title deed registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

Across the Dubai areas we track, gross rental yields run roughly 4%–9.5% a year depending on area and property type. Those are gross figures: service charges, vacancy and management costs come out before you see a net return. No annual property tax is generally charged on residential property, and qualifying personal real-estate investment income of natural persons is outside UAE Corporate Tax. Tax treatment can differ for companies, business activities and specific structures.

Leading investment communities include Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Dubai Hills Estate, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai Creek Harbour and DIFC, each balancing rental yield, capital appreciation and lifestyle demand.

A property investment of AED 2 million or more qualifies an investor for the renewable UAE 10-year Golden Visa, covering the investor and their family. It applies to ready or off-plan property that meets the equity threshold.

Off-plan means buying directly from the developer before completion, usually at lower entry prices with flexible payment plans (commonly 40/60 or 20/80) and strong appreciation potential. RERA escrow accounts protect buyer funds until construction milestones are met.

The main costs are the DLD transfer fee (4% of the purchase price), the property registration fee, an agency commission (typically 2%), and the title-deed issuance fee. Off-plan purchases may also include an Oqood registration fee.

Yes. Non-resident buyers can obtain mortgages from UAE banks, usually financing up to 50%–60% of the property value, while UAE residents can finance up to 80%. Terms depend on income, age and the lender.

Dubai continues to post strong transaction volumes, rising prices and high rental demand, supported by population growth, investor-friendly regulation, zero income/property tax and Golden Visa incentives, making it one of the most attractive global property markets.