Complete Dubai Investment Guide
A step-by-step guide to researching, buying, and understanding the legal steps for purchasing property.
What You Need to Know About the Dubai Real Estate Market
Risk of Losing Money
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— All payments go directly to the developer’s escrow account.
— By law, each project has a separate escrow account.
— Escrow accounts are managed by the Dubai Land Department. They ensure secure handling of funds.
— Payments are milestone-based and Developers face fines from the government if a project is delayed.
Real Estate Bubble
— Apartment prices per square meter in city centers:
• Singapore: $20,000
• New York and London: $17,000
• Dubai: $4,800
— Dubai ranks 140th globally in terms of price per square meter.
Currency Fluctuations
— The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index gives Dubai a score of 0.64. This puts it in the moderate risk bracket (0.5-1.0).
— The local currency is the Dirham (AED), which is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 3.67 AED to 1 USD. The UAE’s financial systems are linked to the US Dollar. So, a stable exchange rate is maintained.
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— Payments to the developer and the Dubai Land Department are accepted in USD. This ensures flexibility for international buyers.
— The only additional costs for international payments are standard wiring fees.
What's inside
Dubai Glossary
Overview and explanation of the most commonly used terms in Dubai real estate.
ROI Calculator
Includes cost positions for acquiring off-plan and secondary property.
How to Find Your Property
Defining your investment goals, as well as an overview of mortgage options and guidelines, and the best platforms and developers to research for projects and available properties.
Area Guides
The Dubai market and a selection of different areas are presented in an overview and evaluated in various categories.
Legal Aspects
Overview of key legal documents, including explanations, examples, and process details.
Investment Guide
A summary of the most common mistakes when investing in Dubai, along with a step-by-step breakdown for investing in secondary and off-plan properties.
Plus Network Bonus:
Surveyors • Banks • Insurances • Law Firms
Who am I
Main Gate is an independent brokerage. We help international clients and expats invest in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We focus on new-build and off-plan projects and seek high-quality investments for rental ROI, property flipping, and holiday homes. I myself studied real estate management and began my career working with developers and investors in Germany.
Currently, I am managing over $10 million in quarterly investments and facilitate the sale of 10+ units each quarter. I have built a vast network of banks, insurers, surveyors, and lawyers in the UAE, as well as international investors in Miami, London, Spain, and Dubai.
+971 585 88 24 41
info@maingate.ae
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