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Verify the broker and permit
Check the broker, office and advertising permit through Dubai Land Department services before sharing funds or documents.
Official source: Dubai Land Department servicesBUYER INTELLIGENCE · DUBAI
Make the checks before the commitment
A clear research sequence for Dubai property buyers, built around official records and written evidence—not sales claims.
Editorially reviewed 20 September 2026
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Confirm ownership records
Use the official title deed verification service. Names, property details and document status should agree with the transaction documents.
Official source: Title deed verification03
Check project registration
For off-plan property, confirm the project and developer through official channels, then request the escrow account details in writing.
Official source: Dubai REST04
Compare the full cash requirement
Model the purchase price, registration estimate, financing deposit and a separate allowance for variable trustee, agency and bank charges.
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Read the payment milestones
Tie every instalment to its due date or construction milestone. Ask what happens if delivery moves or a payment is late.
Official source: Dubai REST06
Inspect service-charge evidence
Review the building or community service-charge record and budget for recurring ownership costs before calculating net yield.
Official source: Dubai RESTZONE METHOD
A disciplined comparison
Compare like with like. Use the same holding period, finance assumptions and recurring costs for every property.
- 01Location and access
- 02Developer delivery record
- 03Payment timing
- 04Recurring ownership costs
- 05Exit demand and supply
- 06Documented risks
Residence is a separate decision
Property ownership does not automatically settle visa eligibility. Check the current residence criteria with the UAE Government before relying on it in a purchase decision.
UAE Government — Golden visa