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Buying Property in Dubai: Exact Fees, Net Yields & Off-Plan vs Ready

Non-residents can own 100% freehold title deeds across Dubai's prime zones. Protecting your true net yield comes down to calculating 4% DLD fees, RERA Mollak service charges, and independent handover snagging.

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Mandatory Dubai Property Purchase Costs

Option / Tier	Dubai Range (AED)	What is included
Dubai Land Department (DLD) Transfer / Oqood	4% of purchase price	One-time government registration fee (+ ~580 AED title admin)
DLD Registration Trustee Fee (Ready Resale)	4,200 AED (500k+ AED)	Paid at the official DLD Trustee transfer appointment
RERA Agency Fee	0% Off-Plan · 2% Secondary	Developers pay commission on new launches; resale standard is 2% + 5% VAT
Annual RERA Mollak Service Charges	12 – 32 AED / sq.ft. / yr	Deducted from gross rent to calculate your real net yield

Escrow Safety & Golden Visa Rules

Every legal off-plan payment must go strictly into the project's DLD-regulated Escrow Account—never a broker's account.
Properties valued at 2,000,000+ AED qualify the owner and family for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
Book an independent snagging inspection (from 1,500 AED) before final developer handover so defects are rectified under warranty.

3 Property Investor Traps

Confusing advertised '10% gross ROI' with actual net yield after service charges and chiller fees (realistic prime net yield is 5.5–8%).
Working with uncertified agents unable to show an active RERA Broker Registration Number (BRN).
Signing developer handover forms before thermal AC and plumbing snagging.

Immobili Off-Plan a Dubai

Specialisti di Dubai selezionati con licenze governative EAU verificate e contatto diretto WhatsApp.

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Driven Properties

Licenza DEDAttiva dal 2012

RERA-certified advisory for prime off-plan allocations, waterfront villas, and investment portfolios.

Via DubaiService: Official licence reference, real district AED benchmarks & direct contact without lead resale

Lingue: Inglese, Tedesco, Arabo, RussoZone: Downtown Dubai, DIFC, Palm Jumeirah

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Metropolitan Premium Properties

Licenza DEDAttiva dal 2008

Full-service RERA brokerage handling tier-one developer launches, luxury resales, and investor Golden Visas.

Via DubaiService: Official licence reference, real district AED benchmarks & direct contact without lead resale

Lingue: Inglese, Tedesco, Arabo, RussoZone: Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

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fam Properties Dubai

Licenza DEDAttiva dal 2009

Data-driven Dubai Land Department partner brokerage for off-plan investments and secondary villa transactions.

Via DubaiService: Official licence reference, real district AED benchmarks & direct contact without lead resale

Lingue: Inglese, Tedesco, Arabo, RussoZone: Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate

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haus & haus Real Estate

Licenza DEDAttiva dal 2013

British-founded RERA real estate agency specializing in Dubai Hills, Palm Jumeirah, and villa communities.

Via DubaiService: Official licence reference, real district AED benchmarks & direct contact without lead resale

Lingue: Inglese, Tedesco, AraboZone: Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina

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FAQ verificate Dubai

Domande frequenti su Immobili Off-Plan

Can non-resident foreigners buy 100% freehold property in Dubai?

Yes, international buyers receive full 100% freehold ownership in designated zones including Marina, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills, and JVC.

Is there annual property tax in Dubai?

Dubai levies no annual municipal property wealth tax on owners, though home-country tax rules still apply to overseas residents.

Should I buy off-plan or ready secondary property?

Ready units generate immediate rental income, while off-plan offers staged interest-free construction payment plans.

How do I verify real building sale prices?

Check official DLD transaction records via Dubai REST before signing Form F (MOU).