Buy Property in Dubai | Apartments, Villas & Penthouses for Sale 2026

Yes, foreigners can buy freehold property in designated areas of Dubai. Popular freehold zones include Dubai Marina, JVC, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Estate, and Business Bay. Rino Properties can guide you through the entire purchase process.

When buying property in Dubai, costs include: 4% DLD (Dubai Land Department) transfer fee, 2% agency commission, AED 580 DLD admin fee, mortgage registration fee (if applicable), and NOC fee from the developer. Total additional costs are approximately 7-8% of the property value.

The minimum investment to buy property in Dubai starts from around AED 400,000 for a studio apartment in areas like JVC or Dubai South. For a golden visa, the minimum property investment is AED 2 million. Premium locations like Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah start from AED 800,000+.

The property buying process in Dubai typically takes 2-4 weeks for cash purchases and 4-8 weeks with mortgage financing. The process includes property selection, offer negotiation, MOU signing, NOC from developer, and transfer at the Dubai Land Department.