The freehold of land is a relatively new prospect within the UAE, so we have created a few points that a purchaser should be aware of. This is not a definative list, and you should always deal with a RERA registered estate agent.

• Locate the properties that are of interest to you. Contact the relevent agents through our site. 
• The agent will contact you and talk you through the process 
• Agent will email you details of property
• Agent will arrange a time for viewing
• At the viewing, Agent will explain particulars and offer a tour of the surrounding area, highlighting schools, transportation, shopping area etc.
• If you’re happy to proceed, Agent will contact Sellers Agent
• Your Agent will negociate the best price for you, and Purchaser and Seller will agree on a price and other details. The offer has now been accepted.
• A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  is signed between buyer and seller where buyer puts down a deposit of 10% in the name of seller which is held by the buyer's agent until day of transfer.
• Buyer and seller both go to the developer and apply for a 'No objection certificate' (NOC)
• Once the NOC is obtained, all parties go to the land department after taking an appointment along with
  • the original NOC
  • Title deed of the property
  • transfer fee of 2% payable to Dubai land department
  • agency fees
  • 315AED as admin fee for the Dubai land department
  • presentation of a Manager's cheque of all monies payable from the buyer to the seller.
  • in the presence of a Land department official, the transfer is executed.

• Congratulations. You have completed the purchase.