Buying guides
Research-first guides for foreign buyers: ownership, fees, payment plans and due diligence across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buying Property in Oman: ITC Guide for Foreigners 2026
Foreigners can only buy freehold in Oman's Integrated Tourism Complexes. ITC list, 3% transfer fee, OMR 250k and 500k residency visas, and the 2028 income tax.
UAE Golden Visa Through Property: AED 2M Rule 2026
The UAE Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2M by DLD valuation. Since Feb 2026 payment method no longer matters, so off-plan and mortgaged units qualify.