Smart Investing Starts with Smart Resources

Yes — if you’re strategic. Dubai’s real estate market continues to show strong growth, high rental yields (7–12%), and investor-friendly policies like 0% capital gains tax and long-term visas. Emerging areas near new infrastructure projects offer great value. But avoid overhyped projects and focus on data-driven investments in the right locations.

You can obtain a residence visa in Dubai by investing in a property worth AED 750,000 or more. Here are the main options:

• 2-Year Investor Visa:

  • Minimum investment: AED 750,000

  • Property must be completed (not off-plan)

  • Can be in one or jointly owned properties (with spouse)

• 10-Year Golden Visa:

  • Minimum investment: AED 2 million

  • Can include multiple properties or off-plan (if paid min. AED 2M)

  • Offers more flexibility for dependents, business, and travel

You’ll need a title deed, passport, and a few other documents. Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks. Puranova can help guide you through the entire application process.

• Freehold means you fully own the property and the land it stands on, with the right to sell, lease, or pass it on. Most expat-friendly areas in Dubai offer freehold ownership to foreign buyers.

• Leasehold gives you the right to use the property for a set period — usually up to 99 years — but you don’t own the land. After the lease expires, ownership reverts to the landowner unless renewed, and automatic renewal is usually embeded in most Sales and Purchase agreements

Most investors and end-users prefer freehold for flexibility, resale potential, and long-term value.

For all practical purposes, we see no significant difference.

Dubai offers strong legal protections for foreign investors:

• Full Freehold Ownership: In designated zones, foreigners can own property 100%, with the same rights as UAE nationals.

• RERA Regulation: The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) enforces strict rules on developers, brokers, and contracts to protect buyer rights.

• Escrow Accounts: For off-plan properties, all payments must go into government-approved escrow accounts — developers can only access funds based on construction progress.

• Transparent Legal System: All real estate transactions must go through the Dubai Land Department (DLD), ensuring transparency and legal registration.

• Dispute Resolution: Dedicated real estate courts and rental dispute centers help resolve issues efficiently.

With the right due diligence and guidance, Dubai offers a secure and transparent environment for property investment.