Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?

Yes. Foreign nationals can purchase property in designated freehold areas, allowing full ownership rights. Huntington guides clients toward the most secure and high-performing freehold zones.

Typical costs include:

  • 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee 
  • 2% agency fee 
  • Trustee and admin fees 

👉 We provide a complete cost breakdown before you commit.

Dubai offers:

  • No property tax 
  • Strong rental yields (5%–10%+) 
  • High liquidity in key areas 

We help clients choose between yield-focused vs appreciation-focused investments.

High-yield areas typically include:

  • Jumeirah Village Circle 
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis 
  • International City 

Huntington provides ROI-driven property selection, not just listings.

Growth-focused areas include:

  • Dubai Creek Harbour 
  • Dubai Islands 
  • Al Jaddaf 

We position these as next-cycle investment opportunities.

Yes. Areas like:

  • Dubai Marina 
  • Downtown Dubai 

perform strongly for short-term rentals.
We advise on licensing, furnishing, and yield optimization.

Yes. Property ownership can qualify you for:

  • Investor visas 
  • Long-term residency (Golden Visa) 

We guide clients through both property and visa alignment.

No. Many of our clients are:

  • Overseas investors 
  • Business owners 
  • Portfolio buyers 

We offer remote purchase support and management solutions.

Most transactions are completed within 2–4 weeks, depending on financing.

Yes. Huntington works with clients relocating businesses, especially in:

  • Trade 
  • Electronics 
  • Logistics 

We align property, location, and business strategy.

Strategic areas include:

  • Business Bay 
  • Deira 
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis 

We match clients with areas that support both lifestyle and operations.

It depends on your goals:

  • Luxury: Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah 
  • Family: Dubai Hills Estate 
  • Investment: Jumeirah Village Circle 

We help define the right area based on your profile.

Yes. Dubai is consistently ranked among the safest cities globally, making it ideal for families and long-term living.

We focus on:

  • Strategy, not just transactions 
  • Investment alignment, not just listings 
  • Long-term relationships, not short-term deals

We operate as advisors first.

Our role is to help clients:

  • Build portfolios 
  • Relocate strategically 
  • Maximize returns

Yes. We work with clients to:

  • Identify high-yield assets 
  • Balance risk across areas 
  • Scale portfolios over time

Yes. A large portion of our clients are:

  • US-based investors 
  • International business owners 
  • Global families relocating to Dubai

Yes. We work with clients to:

  • Identify high-yield assets
  • Balance risk across areas
  • Scale portfolios over time

Speak with a Huntington Advisor

Whether you’re buying, investing, or relocating, our team is ready to help you navigate Dubai with clarity and confidence.