Requirements depend on who is buying, what is being bought and how it is financed. This is a general orientation checklist, not a definitive list; confirm the exact requirements with the Dubai Land Department, the registration trustee and your lender.
Identity and status
- Valid passport for each buyer.
- Emirates ID and residence visa copy, where the buyer is a UAE resident.
- Proof of address and, in some cases, source-of-funds documentation.
- Power of attorney, properly executed and attested, if someone is acting on your behalf.
Transaction documents
- The signed sale contract used for the transaction.
- Proof of deposit payment.
- The developer's no-objection certificate for resale transfers.
- The seller's ownership documentation and, where relevant, mortgage release evidence.
Where a mortgage is involved
- Pre-approval or final offer letter from the lender.
- Income and employment documentation required by the bank.
- Bank statements over the period the lender specifies.
- Valuation report commissioned by the lender.
Company purchases
- Trade licence and constitutional documents.
- Board or shareholder resolution authorising the purchase.
- Identification for authorised signatories and, often, beneficial owners.
- Any additional documents required for offshore or free-zone entities.
Frequently asked questions
- Do non-residents need a UAE bank account to buy?
- Not necessarily for a cash purchase, though payment routing and mortgage financing may require one. Requirements vary by bank and transaction, so confirm in advance.