Frequently Asked Questions

Each emirate offers tools to help buyers stay informed. In Dubai, you can use the Dubai REST app or DXB Interact to follow project updates. In Abu Dhabi, the DARI portal provides access to registration and project information. In Ras Al Khaimah, updates are available through the RAK Lands Department or directly from developers. We guide our clients on which platform to use so they always know how their project is progressing.

Yes. Non-residents can buy in designated freehold zones across the UAE. Dubai offers the broadest options. In Abu Dhabi, purchases are registered through the DARI system. In Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), projects are registered with the RAK Municipality or Lands Department.

Some developers in Dubai offer post-handover payment plans. In these cases, you may pay a lower upfront booking fee, often 5–15%, then around 40–60% during construction, and the rest commonly 20–40% after handover. This remaining balance is usually spread over one to five years. Not every project includes this option, so it must be clearly written into the SPA.

Government fees depend on the emirate. In Dubai, the registration fee is 4% of the property value, paid to the Dubai Land Department. In Abu Dhabi, the fee is 2% of the purchase price, registered through DARI. In Ras Al Khaimah, the fee is also commonly 4%, handled through the RAK Municipality. The timing of these fees can vary, and we make sure this is explained clearly before you proceed.

The UAE has strong protections for buyers. Developers must place buyer payments into escrow accounts that are released only as construction progresses. Every purchase is secured by a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) that sets out payment schedules and delivery dates. Oversight is handled by the relevant regulators: RERA in Dubai, DMT/DARI in Abu Dhabi, and RAK Lands in Ras Al Khaimah.