Dubai Property Investment Guide
A 36-page guide for international buyers: why Dubai, how buying works, every cost, residency visas, mortgages and renting out. Updated in October 2026 with sourced, dated figures.
- Market figures from official sources, with dates
- All buying costs, off-plan and ready, in one table
- 2026 visa rules: Golden Visa, 2-year investor and retirement
- Mortgage limits for residents and non-residents
Everything you need before you buy
Why Dubai
Population, tourism, wealth and economic growth, with a city-by-city price comparison.
The market
How Dubai's property market has developed, what drives demand and the Dubai 2040 plan.
Off-plan buying
How off-plan purchases, payment plans, expressions of interest and escrow protection work.
Costs
DLD fees, Oqood, agency fees and VAT explained, so you can budget properly.
Residency
The 10-year Golden Visa, the 2-year investor visa and the 5-year retirement visa.
Mortgages and renting
Loan limits for residents and non-residents, and how we help you let or resell.
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The guide is for information only and isn't financial, legal or immigration advice. Figures carry their source and date; visa and lending rules are set by the UAE authorities and banks and can change.