UAE real estate guide for overseas buyers

Understand the questions to ask about freehold eligibility, developer status, fees, payment plans and handover before buying UAE property.

Check the ownership framework

Confirm the property's location, ownership eligibility, registration route and the seller or developer's authority.

Review booking amounts, instalments, registration charges, service charges, finance terms and cancellation consequences.

Check approvals, construction progress, escrow arrangements where applicable, handover terms and snagging obligations.

Use live listings and ZROTIS support for the next relevant step.