Buyer guides
Short, plain guides to buying a new home in Dubai: the steps, how your payments are protected, what to check and the risks.
- UAE Golden Visa through Dubai property (2026 guide) Who qualifies with AED 2 million in property, mortgages, off-plan and joint ownership, costs, how to apply and five worked examples. Read the guide
- How buying off-plan in Dubai works The steps from choosing a project to getting the title deed, and what you pay at each stage. Read the guide
- Escrow accounts and RERA: how your payments are protected Where your money goes when you buy off-plan, and what the regulator checks. Read the guide
- How to check a project before you pay Five checks that take minutes: developer registration, project permit, escrow, advertising permit and the contract. Read the guide
- Off-plan risks and how to reduce them Delays, resale limits, service charges and other things to weigh before booking. Read the guide