Buying from India
Buying Property in Dubai from India
The sequence of questions an Indian buyer works through before committing capital to a Dubai property.
Research coverage
01Can Indian nationals buy property in Dubai?Who can own property in Dubai, and where non-resident ownership applies within the emirate.
02Ownership typesFreehold and leasehold ownership, and what each means for control, resale and succession.
03DocumentationThe identification, source-of-funds and transaction documents typically required through the process.
04The purchase processFrom offer and reservation through to registration of the transaction with the Dubai Land Department.
05Off-plan versus ready propertyHow the two purchase routes differ in capital timing, risk profile and diligence requirements.06Payment plansHow a milestone payment structure changes the capital required over the life of a purchase.07Due diligenceChecks on the developer, the project, the title and the terms of the sale and purchase agreement.
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Last verified: September 2026