International buyers
Buying UAE property from abroad: guides by country
You can buy freehold property in the areas of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah open to foreign buyers without living in the UAE, and much of the process can be handled remotely.
- Foreign ownership in Dubai
- Designated freehold areas
- ID for Dubai sale registration
- Passport accepted for non-residents
- Where off-plan payments go (Dubai)
- A project escrow account
- Dubai investor golden visa
- AED 2M+; authorities decide eligibility
Selected opportunities 01
Off-plan projects available now
Compare them like for like: the price where the developer has confirmed it, the payment plan, the handover date and what to weigh.
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Architectural render Apartment
Palm Central Private Residences
1–5 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedBeachfront apartments and penthouses in three buildings at the centre of Palm Jebel Ali, between Fronds M and N, with direct beach access.
ConsiderPalm Jebel Ali is still being developed, so check which roads, schools and shops will be open when you move in.
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The Woods Abode
1–2 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedApartments facing parks at the front and rear, in a masterplan where about half the land is open and green space.
ConsiderSobha Sanctuary is planned for around 20,000 families, so nearby phases may still be under construction after handover.
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Apartment
Binghatti Starfall
Studio–2 bedrooms
From AED 759,999Indicative developer price- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedNear Al Jaddaf Metro station on the Green Line, with an observatory deck and telescopes for residents on the amenity podium.
ConsiderThe Etihad Rail stop planned for Al Jaddaf is a future project, so do not rely on it when you decide.
Last checked 16 Sep 2026 Request price list and plan -
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Arancia Yards 2
1–3 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedFour low-rise buildings around a sunken garden, with 4-metre living-room ceilings in select ground-floor homes.
ConsiderIt sits beside the first Arancia Yards phase, so compare prices and payment plans for both before choosing.
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Architectural render Townhouse
Palm Central Townhouses
4 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedFour-bedroom townhouses on the ground floor with private garages, opening onto the landscaped deck and the beach.
ConsiderYou share facilities and service charges with a 212-home development, so ask for the estimated service charge.
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Architectural render Apartment
Arancia Yards
1–3 bedrooms
Price on requestCurrent price being re-confirmed- Payment plan
- Schedule on request
- Handover
- Not yet stated
Why selectedLow-rise homes with 3.1-metre ceilings and private terraces, in the first phase of a masterplan that keeps over 70% of its land open-air.
ConsiderThe school, clinic and mosque are part of the masterplan, so check which will be open by handover.
International investors 02
Residence decides your home tax position, not your passport
Most home-country tax rules follow where you are resident for tax purposes, not the passport you hold. A British citizen living in Dubai and a German citizen living in London face different questions, so choose the guide for the country where you are tax resident. If you are resident in more than one place, or moving, read both and raise that with your adviser.
The United States is the main exception: the IRS taxes US citizens as well as US residents on worldwide income wherever they live. The US guide explains what that means for you. On the UAE side the buying process does not depend on your nationality in the areas open to foreign buyers.
Expert consultation
Find the UAE home that fits your plans.
What you can hold us to
Six commitments behind every consultation.
A purchase this size deserves someone who shows you the full picture, including what could go wrong, before you commit a deposit.
How the firm is paid, and why it matters to you-
Every cost before you commit
Total price, registration fees and each payment stage, set out in your own currency before you pay anything.
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Honest about fit
Up to three options, and fewer if fewer fit. If off-plan does not suit your plans, you are told plainly.
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A second opinion on any offer
Bring an offer from a developer or another agent and have its cost, payment plan and contract points checked before you commit.
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Told how the firm is paid
Before you decide on anything, including whether a developer on your shortlist pays the firm.
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Checks before you see a home
Registration, the project escrow account, the developer’s record and a current price, checked before a home reaches you.
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Your time, your privacy
Video, phone, WhatsApp or email in your time zone. Your details are used only to reply, and launch emails only if you ask.
How it works 03
Three steps, no obligation.
No account, no fee, no pressure to proceed. You decide whether to go further.
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Share your requirements
Your contact details, then property type, price range, emirate, objective and timeframe. It takes about two minutes, and no financial documents are needed.
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Review suitable options
Up to three opportunities, each with its costs, payment timings, the reasons it was selected and what to consider. If fewer fit, you get fewer.
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Discuss next steps
Talk to an adviser about the options, what to verify independently and what reserving involves. There is no pressure to proceed.
Questions 04
Answers before you share any details.
If your question is not answered here, an adviser can go through it with you during a consultation.
Read the guide for the country where you are tax resident. Home-country tax and reporting rules generally follow residence, so a passport alone does not decide which rules apply. US citizens are the exception, because the IRS taxes them on worldwide income wherever they live.
No. Foreign buyers can own freehold in areas designated for them, and Dubai Land Department accepts a passport from non-resident foreign buyers when registering a sale. In Dubai, off-plan instalments go into a project escrow account. Confirm identity requirements for Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah before you sign.
Not by itself. Home-country tax generally follows residence as decided under that country’s own rules, and US citizens are taxed on worldwide income wherever they live. Dubai Land Department describes a 10-year investor permit for property costing AED 2 million or more, but eligibility is decided by the authorities and is not guaranteed.
No. They set out what official tax authorities publish, checked on 16 September 2026, beside the questions to take to a qualified adviser in your country. Rules and thresholds change, and your own residence status decides how they apply.
Expert consultation
Get the current price list and payment plan for Arancia Yards.
Tell us what you would consider. An adviser sends what is available now, with prices and payment plans for homes that fit.
- Every cost and payment stage set out
- Why each option was chosen, and what to weigh
- Free, with no obligation
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