Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Dubai’s property market continues to grow with strong ROI, high demand, and investor incentives like the Golden Visa.

The average ROI ranges between 5% to 8%, depending on the area. High-yield zones include JVC, Arjan, and Dubai Marina.

Invest at least AED 2 million in property. Cevitas can guide you through the process and eligibility.

Top-performing areas include Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, JVC, Dubai Hills, and Business Bay.

Off-plan offers better capital appreciation. Ready properties provide immediate rental returns. The choice depends on your goals.

Yes. Foreigners can buy in designated freehold areas such as Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, and JVC.

Freehold gives you full ownership. Leasehold gives you rights to use the property for a fixed term (up to 99 years).

Costs vary by license and location. On average, it ranges from AED 15,000 to AED 30,000. Cevitas can assist with business setup.

Yes. Short-term rentals in popular areas like Dubai Marina and Downtown offer high occupancy and premium rates.

There is a 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) fee and minimal annual property taxes. Dubai has no capital gains tax.

You must provide proof of income, a down payment (usually 20-25%), and a valid visa. Banks have varying criteria.

Top developers include Emaar, Damac, Sobha, Nakheel, Binghatti… Cevitas helps you pick the right project.

Passport copy, proof of funds, and Emirates ID (if resident). Cevitas handles all paperwork for you.

On average, 1–4 weeks depending on the property type (off-plan vs ready).

Select a property → Sign MOU → Pay deposit → Finalize SPA → Register with DLD.

Yes. Property investments of AED 2M+ can qualify you for a Golden Visa (5- or 10-year residence).

MBR City, Arjan, and Dubai Creek Harbour are currently seeing significant value growth.

Yes, most developers allow resale after a certain percentage (e.g., 40%) of payments are made.

Yes. Real estate in Dubai tends to retain and grow in value, offering strong protection during inflation cycles.

Use a property management company to handle viewings, leasing, and maintenance on your behalf.

No. You can buy property as a non-resident in freehold zones.

Yes, property owners can open a bank account, especially if they hold a Golden Visa or business license.

JVC, Arjan, and Dubai South are emerging areas offering low entry points and high ROI.

Aside from the 4% DLD fee, there are admin fees, agency fees (~2%), and service charges.

Fees paid to maintain common areas. These vary by project and range from AED 10 to AED 35 per sq.ft

Freezones are mainly for business setup. Real estate investments apply to freehold residential and commercial areas.

You need to register the tenancy with Ejari. For short-term, you must get a holiday home license.

Yes. There is no limit on how many properties you can own in freehold zones.

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The real estate escrow account is a bank account of a real estate project in which the amounts collected from purchasers for the units sold off the plan (on the map) or from the financiers of the project are deposited.

 The escrow account aims to regulate the building and construction processes of the units sold on the map guaranteeing investors’ rights. The provisions of the law apply to the developers (all real estate developers in Dubai, without exception), who will sell real estates on the map of the projects in the Emirate of Dubai and, in return, receive payments from the purchasers or financiers.