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Buying process
How to organise payment for a Dubai property from a European account: the transfer route, choosing the FX channel and preparing proof of source of funds.
11 September 2026
The escrow account makes it mandatory, in off-plan purchases, to deposit the buyer's funds into an account dedicated to the project, released in tranches according to real construction progress.
9 September 2026
A non-resident can open a UAE bank account to steer a property purchase: here are the 6 steps, from preparing the file to activation, and what the account actually lets you do.
4 September 2026
Mandatory escrow account, SPA delivery clause, DLD referral: what the law provides in Dubai when an off-plan project is delivered late.
2 September 2026
Sign, pay and register a Dubai property purchase without leaving your country: the full power-of-attorney process, step by step.
28 August 2026
A comparison of Dubai's best developers by objective: Emaar for liquidity, Damac for villa yield, Sobha for premium construction, Binghatti for a low ticket and fast delivery.
26 August 2026
A non-resident can buy in Dubai 100% remotely in freehold zones, without travelling to sign. Here are the concrete steps, the costs and the pitfalls.
21 August 2026
RERA registration, escrow account, delivery track record: the method for identifying a reliable property developer in Dubai before buying off-plan.
19 August 2026
Beyond the advertised price, a Dubai purchase costs around 6 to 7% in fees on the secondary market: 4% DLD transfer, fixed charges and agency fees. Here's the breakdown, line by line.
28 July 2026
A Dubai off-plan payment plan spreads the price across the entire build, starting from a 5–20% deposit. How it works, a worked example and the pitfalls.
25 July 2026
From budgeting to registering the title deed at the Dubai Land Department, here are the seven concrete steps to buying a completed property in Dubai with complete peace of mind.
20 July 2026
From reservation to handover, here is the full journey of an off-plan purchase in Dubai, punctuated by escrow protections and DLD oversight.
18 July 2026
