Dubai Property by Nationality — Tax, Visa & Guides

Country-specific guides to buying Dubai real estate — tax, currency, repatriation, and the Golden Visa for US, UK, Indian, Australian & Russian buyers.

The freehold rules are the same for everyone — what differs is your home country’s tax, currency and reporting. Pick your jurisdiction:

Australian investorsAUD–AED, ATO tax residency, Golden Visa.American investorsFATCA, FBAR, Form 8938 reporting.UK buyersHMRC, the non-dom reforms, remote buying.Indian investorsRBI LRS, repatriation, tax and TCS.Russian investorsBanking realities, payment routes, Golden Visa.

After your country guide

Read the UAE investment guide for the 3-step area-audit method, or run net ROI on the Dubai ROI calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do the rules for buying Dubai property change by nationality?

No. Any foreign national can buy freehold property in designated Dubai and Abu Dhabi areas with a passport and proof of funds — no UAE residency or visa is required to own. What differs by nationality is your home country's tax treatment, currency exposure, repatriation rules, and reporting obligations. Each guide covers those country-specific points.

Does buying Dubai property give any nationality a Golden Visa?

Yes. A property purchase of AED 2M or more qualifies for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa regardless of nationality; off-plan qualifies once 50% is paid and multiple properties can be combined to reach the threshold.

Is rental income from Dubai property taxed?

The UAE levies no personal income tax and no capital-gains tax on property held by individuals. However, you remain responsible for any tax and reporting obligations in your country of tax residence — which is exactly what the per-nationality guides address.