Singapore is four hours ahead of Dubai, so a morning call in Dubai falls in your Singapore afternoon — easy to fit around the working day. Direct flights between the two cities take around seven to eight hours, which makes a viewing trip practical when you want one.
If you have bought an uncompleted private property in Singapore, the idea of paying in stages will feel familiar: Dubai off-plan purchases are also paid in instalments, although the schedule is set by each developer's payment plan rather than a standard statutory scheme. We explain the differences clearly before you commit.
Market conditions change; past performance is not a guide to future returns.
You don’t need to fly in to buy. Most of the process happens online and our advisors guide you through every step, from the first shortlist to the day you get your keys.
Tell us your budget and goals. We shortlist suitable projects and walk you through them by video call.
Choose your unit and receive the developer’s reservation form. Pay the booking amount to secure it for you.
Sign the Sales and Purchase Agreement. We help you review key terms; independent legal advice is always recommended.
Your purchase is registered with the emirate’s land department. In Dubai, off-plan sales go on the interim Oqood register.
Pay instalments as building milestones are reached. On registered projects, payments are held in a regulated escrow account.
Inspect the unit, make the final payment and receive your title deed. Then move in or rent out.
An overview of the one-off and ongoing costs involved in buying property in Dubai, so you can budget beyond the purchase price.
Read guide →How rental investment in Dubai works — from choosing a community to tenancy registration and property management options.
Read guide →How developer payment plans are structured for off-plan and ready property, and what to check before you commit.
Read guide →Yes, booking, contract signing and payments can often be completed remotely. For the final transfer, you can attend in person or appoint a representative through a Power of Attorney notarised in Singapore and legalised for UAE use.
Yes, overseas buyers can buy off-plan units in eligible projects. Payments go into a regulated escrow account and are released to the developer as construction progresses.
No, ownership rules, taxes, transaction costs, financing and rental markets all differ. Singapore charges ABSD to foreign buyers and levies an annual property tax, while Dubai has neither. Compare the actual costs and risks of each property rather than relying on headline returns.
A licensed UAE property manager can handle tenant sourcing, leases, rent collection and maintenance on your behalf. Fees are usually a percentage of annual rent.
Property worth AED 2 million or more may make you eligible for a 10-year Golden Visa.
Tell us your goals, and we’ll arrange a call during your working hours, not ours.
Tell us what you need, and we’ll find properties to match.
