Dune Estates

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Oman

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0% annual property tax in the UAE
AED 2M property spend for a 10-year Golden Visa
60/40 typical off-plan payment plan
OMR 250k Oman property for a 5-year residency

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Dubai

Dubai

Freehold · Escrow

The largest off-plan market in the region: freehold zones, developer payment plans and deep rental demand.

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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Yas · Saadiyat

Investment zones like Yas and Saadiyat Island: calmer supply, strong government-backed developers.

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Oman

Oman

ITC · Residency

ITC resort communities with freehold title for foreigners and residency from OMR 250k.

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Latest guides

Abu Dhabi Property Buying Guide for Foreigners 2026
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Abu Dhabi Property Buying Guide for Foreigners 2026

How foreigners buy off-plan property in Abu Dhabi: 30 investment zones, the 2% ADREC transfer fee, DARI registration, market data and how it differs from Dubai.

12 min read
Dubai Off-Plan Payment Plans Explained: 60/40, 1% Monthly
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Dubai Off-Plan Payment Plans Explained: 60/40, 1% Monthly

How Dubai off-plan payment plans work: 80/20, 60/40, 1% monthly and post-handover structures, developer examples, cashflow tables and the risk of stretching.

12 min read
Dubai Off-Plan Property: Complete Buying Guide 2026
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Dubai Off-Plan Property: Complete Buying Guide 2026

How to buy off-plan property in Dubai: freehold zones, developer checks, SPA, Oqood, escrow payments, 4% DLD fee, handover timeline and real risks.

13 min read
Dubai Property Fees and Taxes: The Real Buying Costs
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Dubai Property Fees and Taxes: The Real Buying Costs

What buying off-plan property in Dubai actually costs: DLD 4%, Oqood registration, trustee fees, service charges, VAT rules and the taxes Dubai does not charge.

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NRI Guide: Buying Dubai Off-Plan Property from India
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NRI Guide: Buying Dubai Off-Plan Property from India

How Indian and NRI buyers purchase off-plan property in Dubai: freehold rights, costs, payment plans, escrow protection and the AED 2M Golden Visa.

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Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai: The Real Trade-Off
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Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai: The Real Trade-Off

Off-plan or ready property in Dubai? Price per sqft data, payment plans, rental income timing, visa rules, financing caps and a decision table by buyer type.

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