What is the Dubai Land Department (DLD) fee when buying property?
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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.
How long does a Dubai property purchase take to complete?
Cash purchases: 3–6 weeks from offer agreed to title deed in hand. Mortgaged purchases: 8–12 weeks due to bank valuation, approval, and NOC processes. Off-plan purchases are contractual commitments at signing — title deed is issued at completion of the building. Always check the developer's RERA Oqood registration at DLD.