Where quiet capital finds its address.

Yes. In designated freehold zones across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, foreign nationals hold full ownership with a government-issued title deed in their own name. No local partner, no leasehold expiry, no nationality restriction. Most of what we transact sits in these zones.

Property investment from AED 2 million grants a ten-year renewable U.A.E. residency covering you, your spouse and your children. It can be a single asset or a combination, and off-plan purchases can qualify depending on the developer and the stage of payment. We structure the purchase with eligibility in mind rather than leaving it to chance.

Gross rental yields in the Emirates typically run 6% to 8%, roughly double London, Singapore or New York. Net figures depend on the building's service charge, how the unit is furnished and whether it is let long-term or as a holiday home. Because our sister company operates 300+ residences nightly, we model your specific unit from our own occupancy sheets rather than a developer's brochure.

Budget for the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4% of the purchase price, plus registration and trustee charges, and agency commission. Off-plan purchases follow a developer payment plan, with instalments tied to construction milestones and a handover balance. We set out every figure in writing before you commit to anything.

Routinely. A great many of our clients complete their first purchase remotely. We handle viewings by video, documentation by courier or power of attorney, and the developer or DLD formalities on your behalf. You are welcome to come and see it; you are simply not required to.

No. There is no personal income tax, no capital gains tax and no annual property tax anywhere in the Emirates. What the asset earns is yours. Your obligations are to your own country of tax residence, and we would always suggest taking advice there before you buy.

Dubai law requires every off-plan payment to go into a project escrow account held at a bank and supervised by the Land Department. The developer draws against it only as construction milestones are certified. Your instalments never sit in a developer's operating account, which is precisely why we deal with registered projects and nothing else.

Usually yes. Most developers permit an assignment of the contract once a set percentage of the price is paid, typically between 30% and 40%, subject to a no-objection certificate and a transfer fee. It is one of the reasons launch-day pricing matters so much: the spread between launch and handover is where a great deal of the return is made. We handle these resales on both sides.

Yes, several U.A.E. banks lend to non-residents, generally at a lower loan-to-value than for residents. Expect to fund roughly half the purchase yourself, with rates and eligibility varying by bank, nationality and income profile. Off-plan is typically funded through the developer's payment plan instead, with a mortgage arranged closer to handover.

An annual charge levied per square foot by the building's owners association, covering maintenance, security, insurance and shared facilities. The owner pays it, and it is the single most overlooked figure in a yield calculation. A tower with a beach club and three pools costs considerably more to run than a quiet residential block. We give you the actual figure for the building before you commit, not an average.

A secondary-market purchase settles in roughly three to six weeks from signed contract to title deed, faster if there is no mortgage on either side. Off-plan is quicker to reserve, often the same day, with ownership formalised through the developer and the Land Department, then a payment plan running until handover.

That is why the group exists. The Privé Decor furnishes and fits out the residence to the standard the rental market pays a premium for, and Privé Hospitality operates it as a holiday home, handling pricing, guests, housekeeping and returns in-house. One relationship from reservation to first guest.