Updated 15 October 2026
Dubai Property Guide: Buying and Investing as a Foreigner
A factual guide to buying property in Dubai as a foreigner: freehold areas, the process, fees, rental yields, the Golden Visa and the risks to weigh.
Real estate & investment
All our Real estate & investment guides for Dubai, in one place.
3 guides: Real estate & investment
Updated 28 March 2026
Property and the UAE Golden Visa: What It Is and What It Is Not
A long term residence permit tied to a qualifying property investment: how the route works in outline, what it does not give you, and why to check sources.
Updated 22 March 2026
Off Plan or Ready: Two Very Different Ways to Buy in Dubai
Buying a building that does not exist yet on a payment plan versus one you can walk into today: the trade offs, the protections and the questions to ask.