Real Estate Lawyers in Dubai - Property Legal Services

If you want to buy a property and wonder how a real estate lawyer in Dubai can help you, find out below. Apart from support in the transaction, you can rely on us for other legal services as well.

Quick Facts
Specific legislation applicable for buying real estate in Dubai	Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai
Possibility to acquire properties by foreigners (YES/NO)	Yes
Types of properties that can be purchased in Dubai	Foreigners can buy properties for personal and business use.
Types of acquisitions	Freehold and leasehold acquisitions are permitted in Dubai.
Documents to draft for property acquisition	– valid passport and visa, – income proof, – sale-purchase contract, – a No Objection Letter from the developer, – details of the seller
Financing options availability (YES/NO)	Yes, mortgages are available.
Special property acquisition programs for foreign citizens (YES/NO)	Yes, foreigners can also buy properties in Dubai through special programs.
Time frame to acquire a property (approx.)	Up to 10 weeks
Taxes/ fees to consider upon a property purchase	– DLD transfer fee (4% of the price), – registration (trustee) fee, – title deed issuance fee
Land Registry registration requirement (YES/NO)	Yes
Residency requirements for foreign citizens buying real estate	No, foreigners do not need to reside in Dubai to buy properties there.
Possibility to appoint a local representative during the transaction (YES/NO)	Yes, it is possible to appoint our Dubai lawyers as representatives.
Property taxes in Dubai (if any)	There is no property tax in Dubai.
Why buy real estate in Dubai	– can be used as an investment, – can be held as a vacation home, – has a high resale value.
Acquisition support offered by our real estate lawyers in Dubai (YES/NO)	Yes, you can rely on our law firm in Dubai for support in buying a property.

What services do your real estate lawyers offer in Dubai?

For assistance, both local/ foreign investors and simple citizens can rely on the following services provided by our real estate lawyer in Dubai:

guidance on the legislation related to owning real estate as a foreigner in the UAE;
real estate due diligence services in order to assess a property before buying it;
legal representation during all types of real estate transactions (when buying residential or commercial properties);
representation in real estate disputes, if such problems would arise;
guidance in renting a property or settling rental disputes.

Also, if you have any questions about buying or renting properties in this Emirate, our lawyers in Dubai are at your service with complete information.

When can I reach out to your real estate lawyers in Dubai?

You can reach out before you start looking for a property in Dubai. Equally, we are at the service of clients who have already found the house or apartment they want to buy and are about to start the purchase formalities.

How can you help me during the search phase of buying a property in Dubai?

One of the most valued services offered by our real estate lawyer in Dubai is related to choosing the available places where you can acquire a property as a foreigner. Specifically, you can do that in freehold areas.

For this purpose, our lawyer can offer useful advice on the areas that hold the best value, considering such a purchase is an important investment.

Here is also an infographic on our services:

What real estate due diligence services do you offer in Dubai?

During the real estate due diligence process, our Dubai attorneys will suggest you ask for a physical property inspection and review that can cover areas such as: seismic inspection, electrical, mechanical and structural inspection.

We will see if the purchase price is the correct one and if it is in line with the current prices on the market. Our real estate lawyers in Dubai can also help you obtain information about zone matters, verify leases and entitlements made in the seller’s name in the past.

We will also perform the following checks with the Land Registry:

whether the property is subject to encumbrances, such as mortgages;
if the property is not subject to third-party claims;
if the property does not belong to governmental agencies and can be sold;
if there are no debts related to the real estate in question.

At the end of verification, our property lawyers in Dubai will present you with a complete real estate due diligence report which will contain information about:

former owners of the property;
if the taxes have been paid or not;
the financial situation;
the key terms of the property sale;
the registration with the local authorities;
whether the assets have been involved in litigation cases or not.

Can you also offer support if I want to buy a property through the Golden Visa in Dubai?

Yes, we can make sure you choose a property that falls within the requirements of the program and prepare the documents for the acquisition.

Can your Dubai real estate lawyer represent me during negotiations?

Yes. You can let us know what the ultimate price you are willing to pay is, so that we can get you a good deal.

Do you also offer representation during the transaction?

Yes. We will need a power of attorney, which enables us to represent you.

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Are there any documents you need from me when buying a property in Dubai?

A valid passport will suffice.

How long would it take to buy a property with the help of your real estate lawyers in Dubai?

Our Dubai real estate lawyers can help you reduce the purchase period by a few weeks by drafting all the documents you need. This way, you can acquire a property in about 2 months, rather than 3 or 4.

What real estate rental litigation services do you offer in Dubai?

preparing all the documents related to the case;
a form issued by the Rental Dispute Center;
submitting the tenancy contract in original together with ID papers of both the tenant and the landlord;
pay the fee related to the proceedings.

Based on these documents, the claimant will be scheduled to appear before the judge. However, before the case is tried in court, the Arbitration and Reconciliation Department will try to resolve the dispute amicably.

Please feel free to contact our law firm in Dubai for more information about real estate purchase and due diligence procedures. Our lawyers can also help you start a company in Dubai with no minimum share capital required for LLC.