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How to buy property in Dubai: the transaction process

A practical route through a common Dubai life and property question. Requirements change, so start by checking the official source.

Official source: Dubai Land Department (DLD)

Source for current requirements and facts: Dubai Land Department (DLD). We do not insert unverified fees or timelines.

What to check, in order

  1. 1

    Choose the market and ownership route

    Confirm whether the property is ready or off-plan and whether foreign ownership is permitted in the selected zone.

  2. 2

    Check the property and parties

    Verify documents, property status, seller or developer authority and the contract terms.

  3. 3

    Map every payment

    Before signing, review the price, applicable fees, payment schedule and refund conditions.

  4. 4

    Complete registration

    Follow the current DLD or Trustee Office process and obtain proof of title registration.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

Who provides this service in Dubai

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MAK Dubai

5.0(1042)

Office 114, Building 7, Gold & Diamond Park - شارع الشيخ زايد - القوز الصناعية الثالثة - القوز - دبي - United Arab Emirates

Novo Conveyancing Services Dubai

5.0(75)

M Floor, Golden Mile 2 - Office 21 - Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Clarity Conveyancing

5.0(329)

Vision Tower - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Domain Conveyancing Documents Clearing Services

4.9(92)

Emaar Business Park, Building 3, Office 303 - الثنيه الثالثة - The Greens - دبي - United Arab Emirates

Compton Conveyancing

5.0(34)

6th Floor, Concord Tower - Dubai Media City - الصفوح - الصفوح الثانية - دبي - United Arab Emirates

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