Homes for sale

Yes. Since 2002, foreign nationals can buy freehold property in designated areas of Dubai — Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, JVC, Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches and many others. There are no restrictions on nationality, no residency requirement to purchase, and no personal income tax on rental income or capital gains.

Beyond the property price, expect: 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee, 2% agent commission, AED 4,000 DLD registration, AED 5,000 conveyance/oqood, roughly AED 3,000 in NOC fees, and a title-deed fee of AED 250. Point Penta consolidates these into a single closing statement before you sign.

Cash purchases close in 7–14 days after Form F is signed. Mortgage-backed purchases typically settle in 30–45 days once bank approval is in place.

Yes. Property valued at AED 750,000+ qualifies for a 2-year investor visa. Property valued at AED 2 million+ qualifies for the 10-year Golden Visa. Both can include your spouse and children.

Point Penta tracks gross yields ranging from 5.4% (Palm Jumeirah, prestige) to 7.8% (JVC, mid-market). Downtown Dubai averages 6.1%, Dubai Marina 6.8%, Business Bay 7.1%. Yields are refreshed daily on every community page.