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Why is the platform a 100% winning solution for you? Quite simply because we offer a secure, free and, above all, no-obligation real estate purchasing service. Even if you’ve already started the process, you’re not obliged to buy through our platform. You remain in control every step of the way.
The costs are covered by the developers and real estate agents, so you benefit from professional support at no extra cost. Thanks to our exclusive 3D virtual tours, you can explore properties remotely in complete immersion, at your own pace and without having to travel.
Our AI virtual agent, Serena, is available 24 hours a day to answer all your questions and guide you every step of the way. What’s more, you benefit from full legal support to ensure that all legal procedures are followed correctly.
Why is choosing our platform a 100% winning choice for you?
The answer is simple: you benefit from a secure, completely free service, designed to make your real estate purchase in Dubai smooth and risk-free. Our model is simple: the costs are borne by the developers and real estate agents, giving you access to professional support at no extra cost.
So you can get on with your project with complete peace of mind, and the assurance of comprehensive support and no hidden costs.
By using our service, you gain access to exclusive features, such as 3D virtual tours developed by our in-house team.
This allows you to visit properties remotely as if you were there, without having to travel, and to explore every detail at your own pace, offering a unique immersive experience. What’s more, our IA virtual agent, Serena, is available 24 hours a day to answer all your questions, provide you with personalized advice and accompany you every step of the way with your real estate project, whatever the time or your location.
If you have any difficulties with a real estate agent, we’ll be at your side to help you find a solution quickly by putting you in touch with another qualified professional, thus guaranteeing the continuity of your real estate project.
In short, our platform offers you a 100% secure, free, winning solution, while giving you the benefit of the most advanced technologies and customized support.
Why not take advantage now?
At RealEstateDubai, our priority is to offer you a secure and completely neutral real estate buying experience.
Unlike a traditional real estate agency, we act as an independent platform that puts you in touch with the most qualified real estate agent, based on precise criteria such as location, the agent’s relationship with developers, and their track record of successful transactions.
Our aim is to ensure that you are guided by an expert who has a thorough understanding of the market in which you wish to invest.
We are not tied to specific agents, which means we remain objective throughout the process, guiding you towards the one that best suits your project, without any influence.
Thanks to our in-depth knowledge of the Dubai real estate market, backed up by our team of specialist consultants, you can be sure of making the best choices in a reliable and secure environment.
By using our platform, you benefit from a rigorous selection of trusted real estate agents, carefully chosen for their expertise and reputation.
You don’t have to worry about the complexities of the process, because we’re with you every step of the way, ensuring that all legal procedures are followed and that your transaction is carried out with complete transparency.
In short, RealEstateDubai offers you the security of a neutral platform, combined with a network of qualified professionals, all at no cost to the buyer, for a worry-free real estate investment.
Since 2002, the real estate market has been open to foreigners, who have the right to buy a residential property in one of the “emphyteutic lease” (mainly in the city center) or “freehold” (throughout the emirate) zones.
The purchasing process is fairly straightforward.
Foreigners need a valid passport.
You don’t need a resident’s visa for the purchase.
If you want to invest in Dubai, you can work with a local real estate agent or a developer.
The former will help you find the property best suited to your needs, and will accompany you to complete the necessary formalities on site.
You can buy a property for rental purposes – in which case you will enter into a contract to rent it out for 99 years.
This period can be different, but must be stipulated in the contract.
When you buy a freehold property, you can use it as you wish.
You can live in it, renovate it, sell it or rent it out.
In general, the average duration of a real estate transaction in Dubai is 15 to 20 days from the signing of the sales contract.
Here they are in a nutshell:
- Evaluation of the rental price – normally you already know the market price since you studied it before making your investment to ensure an attractive ROI.
- Choosing a real estate agent – you can use the one that helped you make the investment, or change it.
We’re here to help if you need more information or personal assistance! - The right exposure for your property – a genuine marketing offer with photos, interactive floor plans and a privileged presence on our website – will ensure maximum visibility and the fastest possible rental of your property.
- Arranging viewings – your estate agent can arrange as many viewings as you need to ensure a quick rental.
- The rental agreement – once you have decided and agreed to rent your property to a customer, a certified rental agreement with RERA will need to be drawn up to protect all parties in an open and transparent way.
- Signing the agreement – all parties involved will sign the agreement.
- Signing of the rental contract – the contract must also be attested and certified by RERA.
Once the agreement has been finalized, you will receive a deposit from the tenant.
Apartments and villas in Dubai are normally rented on renewable one-year contracts.
The great advantage is that payment for the year’s rental is made in advance or by issuing post-dated bank checks for the entire rental period.
Together with your tenant and agent, you can decide whether you wish to receive 2, 4 or 6 cheques, one after the other, when you sign the contract.
The return on investment is very attractive in Dubai, and the formalities are fairly quick and straightforward, covering you against non-payment as well.
To become a property owner in Dubai, here are the steps to follow:
- Find a real estate agent – this step can be considered as already accomplished since you have already found our platform!
- Target your real estate goals: budget, financing options, type of investment, property location
- Make an appointment to visit the properties corresponding to your needs: contact the real estate agent and make an appointment to visit Dubai, then the targeted properties.
- Opening a “Saving Account” bank account is necessary for any real estate transaction in Dubai – this step is quick and allows you to transfer money from abroad and write checks.
To open this type of account you need the last 6 statements of your bank account, certified by your bank. - Signing the compromis de vente – this is an agreement between the seller and the buyer of the property, setting out the sale price, the agent’s commission, the date of transfer of ownership, and of course all the information correctly identifying the parties and the property involved in the transaction.
When signing the contract, you must make a deposit of around 10% of the purchase price of the property to the seller.
The payment schedule should also be set out in the contract.
The seller undertakes to provide you with a NOC(Non Objection Certificate) proving his right to sell and the fact that he has no outstanding debts. - Transfer of ownership – this final stage is carried out before a notary approved by the Dubai Land Department, who will charge a commission of around 4% of the purchase price of the property.
You will also need to register your property with the Land Department , from which you will obtain your ownership certificate.
Property prices in Dubai are far more attractive than in France. To evaluate your budget, you will need to establish :
- the type of property (apartment or villa, off-plan or already built, etc.) you are interested in
- number of rooms
- property location
All these parameters will give you a more precise idea of the final budget you’ll need.
To help you in your analysis, you’ll find prices by neighborhood and by property type on our site.
To give you a better idea, the price of an apartment can start from 145,000 euros, and even less for an off-plan apartment.
As for house prices, they start from 450,000 euros for a small off-plan house, and can exceed a million euros for a beautiful luxury villa.
Prices vary greatly depending on the area, so to find out about prices please contact us or search our site for potential properties that interest you.
Several official bodies, such as the Dubai Government Land Department ( Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) have enacted laws to protect property buyers against late payment, cancellation or fraud.
However, to benefit from this protection, as a property buyer you must make payments for your real estate project with one of the DLD-approved banks.
If you are buying a property off-plan, the deposit and payments must be made precisely into such an RERA-approved account, which gradually releases the money to the developer at the end of each stage of construction.
In 2012, the DLD launched the Dubai Real Estate Arbitration Center to resolve real estate disputes.
To find out more about the steps involved in buying a property in Dubai, please read the more detailed answer on this same page, as well as our articles on the subject!
The cost of a property always depends on several criteria, including :
The type of property you are looking for (studio/apartment/villa)
Your criteria (balcony/terrace/garden/pool)
Off-plan purchase or purchase of new property already built
The size of the property
The area in which you live
Once we have established your needs and desires, we offer you a selection of properties for sale that match your expectations and fit your budget.
As the price per square meter in Dubai is lower than in France, property investment there is generally much more financially attractive.
For example, you can find a studio from €130,000, a T2 from €170,000 and a small villa for at least €450,000 – all very attractive prices for French buyers.
Of course, you can also find apartments and houses at prices in excess of a million euros on the luxury real estate market in Dubai.
So whatever your budget, you can make an investment.
As the real estate market is constantly evolving according to supply, demand and the global economic context, we cannot give you fixed amounts.
Dubai Marina
Average price of a studio apartment: AED 13,700 per square meter; €3,447/m2
Average price of a 1-bedroom apartment: AED 11,800 per square meter; €2,954/m2
Average price of a 2-bedroom apartment: AED 10,800 per square meter; €2,708/m2
Downtown Dubai
Average price of a studio apartment: AED 17,700 per square meter; €4,432/m2
Average price of a 1-bedroom apartment: AED 15,700 per square meter; €3,940/m2
Average price of a 2-bedroom apartment: AED 16,700 per square meter; €4,186/m2
Jumeirah village circle (JVC)
Average price of a studio apartment: AED 9100 per square meter; €2,290/m2
Average price of a 1-bedroom apartment: AED 8100 per square meter; €2,031/m2
Average price of a 2-bedroom apartment: AED 7,600 per square meter; €1,908/m2
Average prices for 2-bedroom villas in Dubai
Arabian Ranches: 7,900 AED per square metre; 1,982 €/m2
Dubailand: 5,500 AED per square metre; 1,391 €/m2
Average prices for 3-bedroom villas in Dubai
Palm Jumeirah: AED 11,800 per square metre; €2,954/m2
Dubailand: AED 6,500 per square metre; €1,625/m2
Arabian Ranches: AED 8,300 per square metre; €2,080/m2
According to the Note de conjoncture immobilière des notaires de France, the French real estate market continued to enjoy sustained momentum in 2023 and 2024, with the number of transactions approaching 1.1 million per year.
Despite this, a moderate downward trend is being observed due to the gradual rise in interest rates, amplified by recent decisions by the European Central Bank (ECB) to combat inflation.
This is having a major impact on household purchasing power, and is slightly slowing down demand for real estate.
As for Dubai’s real estate market, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the market recorded sustained growth in 2023, with over 2,980 sales transactions for the month of August 2024, with a total value of AED 5.8 billion.
This represents a 15% increase over the same period in 2023.
Of these transactions, around 32% were off-plan and 68% on the secondary market, confirming the preponderance of new-build in Dubai, where construction of new projects continues at a high pace.
Dubai’s real estate market has largely bounced back from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Travel restrictions, which had limited foreign investment, were lifted, leading to an increase in the number of international transactions, thanks in particular to non-resident foreign investors, many of whom were attracted by Dubai’s advantageous tax policies.
It’s worth noting that, unlike France, real estate in Dubai has neither property income tax nor property tax, making it an attractive destination for foreign investors.
Although French tax residents must declare their rental income in Dubai, they benefit from an offsetting tax credit, considerably reducing the tax impact in France.
What’s more, with the Emirati dirham (AED) pegged to the US dollar and the current strength of the euro, European investors, particularly the French, are finding a significant advantage in terms of purchasing power in the region.
This environment, combined with simplified real estate regulations and less red tape, makes Dubai a prime destination for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios.
A double taxation treaty exists between France and the United Arab Emirates.
It stipulates that “income derived by a resident of one State from real estate situated in the other State may be taxed in that other State”.
Under the same convention, “gains derived by a resident of one State from the alienation of real property situated in the other State shall be taxable in that other State”.
This means that if you invest in Dubai, you will pay the taxes applicable in that country.
In the emirate of Dubai, you benefit from the great advantage of exemption from withholding tax.
This means that no taxes are levied on property income.
What’s more, taxes and property management costs in Dubai are minimal.
When buying or selling a property in Dubai, you must nevertheless pay a registration fee which represents around 4% of the price and is shared %-50% between the seller and the buyer.
They are paid to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) on the day of transfer of ownership.
You’re quite right!
The Dubai real estate market is booming.
Apartment sales in Dubai are exploding, and the government is doing everything it can to facilitate investment:
– Favorable legislation for buying and selling apartments in Dubai;
– Flexibility and adaptability of visas for foreign investors and residents;
– Rapid development of a breathtaking capital with a cosmopolitan, dynamic and luxurious lifestyle – the “wow!”effect guaranteed;
– Gradual opening up and lifting of cultural taboos and restrictions that might deter foreigners from investing in Dubai real estate.
How can you fail to fall under the spell of this city-state, which has transformed itself in such a short space of time to surpass the most fashionable destinations?
As well as giving the impression of stepping into a city of the future, Dubai’s real estate market offers opportunities like no other capital today.
That’s why so many investors are rushing to buy apartments in Dubai.
They know that the returns on investment are the highest and the payment plans the most advantageous.
Others, especially since the outbreak of the global health crisis, are choosing to buy a villa in Dubai to settle down with their families.
The advantage of buying a villa in Dubai is above all the value for money.
It’s unbeatable for the services on offer!
Indeed, Dubai villas are luxurious, built in a carefully landscaped setting, with wellness, sports and leisure facilities.
Add to all this services worthy of 5-star hotels and extraordinary finishes.
It’s easy to see why Dubai real estate is simply irresistible.
As well as varying according to the criteria detailed in the previous question, the price per square meter also evolves according to the area of Dubai where you wish to buy an apartment or house.
While some areas, such as Dowtown or the Marina, can command higher prices, other residential neighborhoods with villas offer relatively low prices per square meter.
In any case, by targeting the right type of property, investing in Dubai is accessible to all budgets.
Wondering what you can afford?
Contact one of our agents to take advantage of a study of your file.
Buyers and sellers are protected by Dubai’s property transaction laws.
The competent authorities include the DLD and the RERA.
Nevertheless, in order to benefit from all these protections, remember to open your bank account in a bank approved by these government departments.
Good to know: there is a real estate arbitration center, managed by the DLD, which you can call on in the event of a dispute or litigation concerning your purchase or sale.
While the real estate market in France is trending downwards, the opposite is true for Dubai, where transactions are on the rise.
The transactions are not similar, however, as purchases and sales in Dubai tend to be for new-build properties, a much smaller proportion than in France.
Even if the same type of property is not available in each country, it is still more expensive to buy a new property in France.
It’s important to stress that the Covid-19 health crisis has had an impact on all real estate markets, marked in particular by a slowdown in transactions due to a drop in demand.
With borders closed for many months, not all foreigners wishing to invest in Dubai were able to complete their projects in time.
Despite the context, with attractive prices per square meter and advantageous taxation, Dubai ranks among the most sought-after territories for a real estate project.
While the real estate market in France is trending downwards, the opposite is true for Dubai, where transactions are on the rise.
The transactions are not similar, however, as purchases and sales in Dubai tend to be for new-build properties, a much smaller proportion than in France.
Even if the same type of property is not available in each country, it is still more expensive to buy a new property in France.
It’s important to stress that the Covid-19 health crisis has had an impact on all real estate markets, marked in particular by a slowdown in transactions due to a drop in demand.
With borders closed for many months, not all foreigners wishing to invest in Dubai were able to complete their projects in time.
Despite the context, with attractive prices per square meter and advantageous taxation, Dubai ranks among the most sought-after territories for a real estate project.
Good to know: to protect real estate investors from double taxation, there is an agreement between the French and Dubai governments.
It stipulates that:
“Income derived by a resident of a State from immovable property situated in the other State may be taxed in that other State.
Gains derived by a resident of a State from the alienation of immovable property situated in the other State may be taxed in that other State.
For more information, see the agreement in detail.
In addition to the price of your property, you’ll have to pay DLD fees, the equivalent of notary fees in France.
This is equivalent to 4% of the total purchase price.
Good news: no property taxes in Dubai!
Looking to buy or rent a property?
Look no further, Dubai is the ideal place to make your plans a reality!
There’s no doubt about it, this is a city to dream about, both in terms of appearance and infrastructure.
Human services are highly developed, giving you access to quality service providers for your personal and professional needs.
Dubai is also world-renowned for its security, an ideal climate for families looking for a quiet place to live.
And if schools are excellent, children’s activities are just as varied and well-developed.
As well as being a tourist destination, it is also a leading financial center, attracting investors from all over the world.
Dubai enjoys a thriving economy and a high overall standard of living.
Between the quality of life and the tax advantages you can enjoy, what are you waiting for to book your plane ticket?
After analyzing the real estate market and rental demand in Dubai, it’s clear that it’s in your interest to put your property up for rent to generate a quick return on investment.
Thanks to strong demand, your property shouldn’t remain vacant for long, but to maximize your chances, it’s essential to get your offer right.
That’s where our platform comes in.
We put you in touch with certified real estate agents, selected specifically for you, to guarantee a fast and efficient rental process.
Our professional partners take care of everything, from finding tenants and arranging viewings, to drawing up the rental contract in compliance with current legislation, certified by RERA.
With our platform, you benefit from full support at every stage, ensuring that everything is done in compliance with legal standards.
What’s more, unlike usual rental management in France, in Dubai rents are often paid on an annual basis, giving you a faster return on your investment.
By using our service, you can be sure of being put in touch with specialized agents, while benefiting from a secure and professional service.
Don’t wait any longer to take full advantage of rental opportunities in Dubai with the help of our experts.
The first step to a successful real estate purchase in Dubai is to use our platform, which puts you in contact with certified and trusted real estate agents.
Rather than searching on your own, let us guide you towards the best agent for your project.
Once you’ve made contact with our experts, we’ll arrange a personal interview to define your search criteria together, based on your budget and specific needs.
Once we have a clear understanding of your requirements, we offer you a selection of the best properties on the market.
All you have to do is enjoy the visits – we take care of everything: making appointments, organizing visits, and adapting to your availability to offer you a tailor-made experience.
Once you’ve found your heart’s desire, we’ll guide you through all the legal formalities, from signing the preliminary sales agreement to obtaining official documents such as the NOC (no-objection certificate), which guarantees that the property is debt-free and can be sold safely.
Then we help you finalize the transaction with the DLD (Dubai Land Department), guiding you through the payment of fees such as the real estate agent’s commission, transfer and registration fees, and the issuing of the title deed.
Last but not least, we can also help you open a **bank account in Dubai**, an essential step in completing your property purchase and making your payments with ease.
When you use our platform, you can be sure of personalized, secure support from start to finish, with no hassles and no surprises.
Do you still have questions?
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