‘Freehold’ refers to the outright ownership of the property and the land it’s on, while “leasehold” describes a long-term lease of land, typically 99 years, with ownership of the building.

Owning property in Dubai doesn’t require a residence visa, but property owners may be eligible for one based on the property’s value.

Purchasing property in Dubai incurs additional costs such as Dubai Land Department’s transfer fee, agent commissions, mortgage registration, valuation fees, and legal fees.