The property article previously found on this webpage has been moved here, as it is now part of our website guide to the UAE, TEN Guide (United Arab Emirates Information Guide).
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When searching for accomodations in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) for rent or for sale, the first place to look is normally the classifieds section of the newspapers. Gulf News has its classifieds properties section online, which are divided into two sections, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain and Dubai & The Northern Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah). Each of these sections have entries for PREMISES AVAILABLE, PREMISES WANTED, VILLAS TOLET, and FLATS TO LET.
For the contact details of all the real estate agents in the UAE, click here. A list of Dubai property agents can be found here. For a list of real estate agencies that have websites, click here, and most of them are Dubai real estate companies. The majority of these real estate company websites include the property that they manage, but below is a list of companies that include their properties vacancies online.
Alpha Properties - Has villas in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Barsha, and Mirdif as well as furnished and non-furnished apartments in Shaikh Zayed Road, Bur Dubai, and Karama.
Better Homes - Has a large collection of vacancies of apartments and villas in Dubai, as well as houses and flats in Sharjah.
Union Properties - List vacancies in various locations in Dubai, including furnished and unfurnished studios, apartments and villas.
Colliers International - List of apartments in Deira, Karama, Bur Dubai, and Sheikh Zayed Road (Dubai).
Online Property Resources There are two online real estate resources dedicated to the UAE that are worth mentioning. Amlaki.net seems to be the best UAE real estate portal, as it has properties both in Dubai and Sharjah.
Ikaar.com is dedicated to property in Dubai and is sponsored by the Dubai Development Board. It contains property rental from a number of real estate agencies in Dubai.
UAEMall.com also has an online listing of property in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain from its real estate affiliates, Asteco (Dubai), Al Ghanem Real Estate (Abu Dhabi), Atlas Habitat (Abu Dhabi), and Colliers International (Abu Dhabi).
Other Online Resources Buying and selling property in the UAE is accessable online at Eqarat.com and they have a listing of villas and apartments for sale. For a list of freehold properties recommended by Eqarat.com, click here.
Renting Information When leasing a flat or house, landlords will differ about payment methods. All landlords love to receive the annual payment upfront but most will go with accept 2 to 4 check payments. If the accomodation is taken through a property agency, then a fee will be paid to them, which will vary depending on the cost of the premises. Utilities bills have to be paid by the tenant and most you will need to pay a refunable deposit to start using water, electricity, and gas.
Dubai Freehold Property Information previously found here about owning property in the Dubai has moved here.
Owning Property in UAE You need to be a UAE or GCC national in order to buy property in the UAE. Owning property in Dubai was newly announced in May 2002 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoom, permitting expats buying property on 100% freehold ownership, but this is only available currently in downtown Dubai and Jumeira. The purchase of property is on freehold basis, which means that the property is put in your name for life, and you have the right to sell, lease or rent your property at your own discretion. Property owners and their immediate family, will obtain renewable residence visas, which can cost Dhs. 5,000 per person.
A number of real estate companies have started the freehold property ownership, and the most well known of these companies is EMAAR Properties. Their properties include the Dubai Marina (Marina Crown, Al Seef Tower, Manchester Tower, Sahab Twin Towers), Emirates Living (Emirates Hill, The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, The Green), Arabian Ranches (Gazelle), and Emaar Towers. Property can also be bought from Damac Properties, including Marina Terrace and The Waves, and Lake Terrace. Al Nakheel Properties also has freehold properties available, and the most well known of these properties is The Palm Islands. The Palm Island consists of two man-made islands, the Palm Jumeirah and the Palm Jebel Ali, and they are also refered to as the eighth wonder of the world. Owning property at the Jumeirah Beach Residence has also started.
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