How much mortgage can I get in Dubai?
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Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?
Yes — since 2002, non-UAE nationals can purchase freehold property in designated areas. These cover most of modern Dubai including Downtown, Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Dubai Hills, JVC, and hundreds of other communities. Outside freehold zones, foreigners can only lease for 99 years. Freehold ownership includes the right to apply for a property investor visa.
What is the Dubai Land Department (DLD) fee when buying property?
4% of the purchase price, payable to Dubai Land Department at the time of title deed transfer. This is separate from agent commission (typically 2%), mortgage arrangement fee, and conveyancing fees. On a AED 2M property expect total transaction costs of AED 120,000–160,000. DLD fees cannot be negotiated or avoided.