Reviewed by UAE Specialists
The law, the fees and the fine print of buying land in Dubai — written and reviewed by UAE property specialists, in plain English.
Ownership & Residency
Residency
The AED 2M threshold, documentation, and how a plot secures a 10-year renewable visa.
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What each tenure actually means for a plot buyer, and where each applies in Dubai.
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Holding-company and offshore structures for plot ownership — pros, costs and pitfalls.
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Costs
DLD transfer fees, title fees, broker commission and NOC charges — the full ledger.
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From MOU to title deed — NOCs, the trustee office, and timelines you can expect.
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GFA, height limits, setbacks and the authorities that approve your villa design.
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