Category: Buying & Selling

This is where Oplus explains the mechanics of buying and selling property in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, step by step and in real numbers. The guides cover the full process from offer to title deed, the fees that catch buyers out (Abu Dhabi's 2 percent registration against Dubai's 4 percent transfer fee), foreign-ownership rules and investment zones, financing limits that differ sharply between resident expats and non-residents, and the documents each stage needs. Off-plan and secondary-market purchases are treated separately, because the risks and payment structures are not the same. Foreign buyers get specific attention: ownership rights, fund repatriation, and what a non-resident can realistically finance. Start with the process and cost breakdowns here, confirm registration and tenancy detail in the ADREC guide, and check residency options in the UAE Golden Visa guide before you commit.