How to buy and rent property in the UAE
How to buy and rent property in the UAE
A guide for foreigners and expats purchasing and leasing real estate in UAE such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm al Quwain and Ajman.
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This article is intended as a preliminary guide only and refers to some but not all elements required to consider in detail prior to starting any property dealings or due diligence. Property dealings are often complex, especially in foreign countries and we highly recommend you seek independent professional advice... read more...
The UAE is a federation of seven autonomous emirates. Each emirate has both a local judiciary and federal judiciary and different systems for purchasing property. Until just a few years ago, foreigners were unable to purchase property in emirates besides Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which have allowed expats to buy property since 2002. But they have now relaxed the laws to allow real estate to be purchased by expats. Properties can be bought by non-GCC nationals mostly on 50 or 100-year leaseholds, but some freeholds, depending on the emirate. According to Gulf News, expatriates can purchase an apartment, villa or a plot of land in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and get a three-year residency permit, but they will own the property for only 99 years, and the land purchase is only allowed in certain areas of the emirates. Buyers are not required to live in the emirates in order to purchase leasehold property, but they must briefly visit the country every six months.
Rental property is available to foreigners across the seven emirates.
Find out more on each emirate below:
Abu Dhabi
- Buying property in Abu Dhabi
- Renting property in Abu Dhabi
- Areas to live in Abu Dhabi
- Glossary of terminology in the UAE
Dubai
- Buying property in Dubai
- Renting property in Dubai
- Areas to live in Dubai
- Obtaining finance in Dubai
- Glossary of terminology in the UAE
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
Umm Al Quwain
Ajman
Services
These utility providers offer services throughout the UAE
Electricity and Water for the UAE is provided by the Federal Electricity and Water Authority.
Phone and internet in the UAE is provided by various companies including Etisalat and Du.
Sources for this article include:
See also:
How to buy and rent property in Sharjah
How to buy and rent property in Umm al Quwain
How to buy and rent property in Fujairah
This article and the above linked artciles are not complete and are intended as preliminary guides only. These guides refer to some elements to consider prior to starting any property dealings or due diligence. Property dealings are often complex areas, especially in foreign countries and we highly recommend you seek independent professional advice... read more...
