Your Complete Guide to Buying Property in the UAE
Tailored guides for Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi buyers — covering visa eligibility, remittance rules, freehold zones, and the best community areas for South Asian families.
UAE Property Visa Tiers
Must be completed/ready property in a freehold area
Property can be off-plan or ready, single or multiple units
India Buyer Guide
Remittance, tax, and step-by-step process
Remittance Rules
Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) allows up to USD 250,000 per financial year.
Tax Implications
Property in UAE is not taxed in India, but rental income must be declared in ITR.
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Open NRE/NRO account for fund transfer
- 2Obtain PAN card (if not already held)
- 3Get power of attorney (POA) notarized by Indian consulate in UAE
- 4Wire funds via SWIFT — keep all bank receipts for LRS compliance
- 5Register property with DLD — Oqood for off-plan, Title Deed for ready
Popular Areas for India Buyers
South Asian Community Areas
International City
Affordable family living with strong South Asian community
Discovery Gardens
Budget-friendly apartments near Metro & Ibn Battuta Mall
Jumeirah Village Circle
Modern apartments with excellent ROI for investors
Deira
Historic area close to Gold Souq and traditional markets
Al Nahda
Close to Sharjah border, affordable for families
Al Quoz
Industrial-turned-residential with art galleries and cafes
Bur Dubai
Central location with heritage feel and meena bazaar
Ejari Registration Guide
Ejari is mandatory for all rental contracts in Dubai. It's the official system run by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to register tenancy agreements.
What You Need
- Tenancy contract (signed)
- Passport copy + visa page
- Emirates ID
- DEWA connection proof
- Title deed (landlord)
How to Register
- 1Download Dubai REST app
- 2Create account with Emirates ID
- 3Select "Ejari Registration"
- 4Upload documents and pay AED 220 fee
- 5Receive Ejari certificate instantly