A Small Guide for Indian Investors about Freehold Properties in Dubai

A Small Guide for Indian Investors about Freehold Properties in Dubai

  • Written byKapil Makhijani,Senior Property Advisor
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  • Reviewed by Vikas Taneja, RERA Certified Broker, BRN 82127
  • Updated: 13 Jun 2025
  • 5 min read

Dubai, a popular city in the UAE, is filled with foreigners who visit here for a lot of reasons, like spending holidays, working, and more. Among these foreigners, Indians are in the top position to visit Dubai, and a huge number reside and work there.

In this busy city, one thing is also very popular, which is the property market, and freehold properties are also gaining popularity in Dubai. Here, we will talk about it and how much of a benefit it provides. 

Are there any Freehold Zones in Dubai?

Like other cities in the world, Dubai is also divided into freehold and leasehold lands in this city, where the freehold offers a right to non-UAE citizens and this was started from the year 2002. The lands and properties here are governed by the Dubai Land Department and they have done a good job in developing Dubai’s real estate situation which have attracted buyers from all around the world.

What are the Advantages That Attracts Indian Investors

  1. Complete Ownership For Foreigners: Freehold ownership of properties are available for the Indian investors with full rights for their bought property in freehold locations in Dubai. This allows for some changes to the property and also gives an opportunity for investment.
  2. Better Chances of Price Increase: After some big decisions for real estate it boosted the market towards more growth every year and we saw that the property market was able to stand the negative effect of the Covid. This popularised the city where some big property events were held.
  3. Good Rental Income: The demand property market in Dubai provides a better opportunity for the Indian investors who want a continuous monthly income for their investment and here a property owner can get high rental yields.
  4. Tax Benefits: It is well-known that Dubai has a low or no tax system, which provides a favourable environment for investors or buyers from countries like India. Here, the purchasing of properties has a good chance of quick returns in a secured market.
  5. Advantages Of Visa: The freehold ownership can give the benefits of residency visas to the owner. If the bought property is more than AED 2 million, then buyers will be able to get a 10-year golden visa with some exclusive offers, and if a person invests in a property costing AED 750k, then that person will get a 2-year visa.

Stepping into the market of real estate in Dubai should be done with good planning and professional advice. Here are some points to look at:

  1. Good Preparations: An investor should set objectives and a budget before buying. Websites like Dubai Housing can help a lot to choose from according to the budget.
  2. Learn About The Market: A person should study about the market and know more about the builders and about the projects that they are working on. It is good to go through brokers to book properties before they are sold out.
  3. Location and Amenities: Try to buy properties that have world-class amenities and are located near major roads of Dubai for smooth travelling. 
  4. Professional Advice: It is not easy to get a dream property in Dubai because of the huge demand and continuous changes in the price. So, it is better to seek advice from professionals like Dubai Housing who can help to start a real estate journey in Dubai.

Conclusion

The freehold properties in Dubai can give a lot of opportunities to grab good deals that can give better returns. Dubai is a very popular city in the world, and its property market is growing very quickly in the year 2024. People from India are investing in freehold properties to get high returns and rental yields. Tourism is also growing a lot here, and because of this, more people are visiting Dubai.

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Kapil Makhijani
Kapil Makhijani
Senior Property Advisor

Kapil Makhijani is a Senior Property Advisor at Honey Money Real Estates (ORN: 28658), with over 6 years specialising in Dubai residential investment and NRI portfolio strategy. His background in... Read More

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