British buyers are one of the largest groups of foreign purchasers in Dubai, and for good reason: there is no annual property tax, no tax on rental income and no capital gains tax in the UAE, English is the working language of the market, and the flight is about seven hours. But buying property in Dubai from the UK is not the same as buying at home. The deposit is paid into an escrow account rather than to...
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The full 2026 breakdown of Dubai property purchase costs: DLD 4% transfer fee, agent commission, trustee, mortgage and service charges - with a worked example.
How to secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa by investing in Dubai property in 2026 - thresholds, the new off-plan and mortgage rules, benefits and the step-by-step process.
For individuals, the UAE levies no personal income tax. Day-to-day consumption is taxed with a 5% VAT (among the lowest globally). For companies, a federal corporate tax of 9% applies to profits above AED 375,000 (for financial years starting on/after 1 June 2023), with a domestic 15% top-up for very large multinationals under the OECD rules from 2025. For most high-earning professionals and...
Dubai’s off-plan market is one of the most active in the world. Many investors buy during construction to capture lower entry prices and flexible payment plans — then sell before completion to realise the appreciation early. Selling off-plan (often called an “assignment” or resale) can be a smart way to unlock profit, free up capital or re-align your strategy, provided you understand...