Does buying land qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?
Almost every Golden Visa guide is written about apartments. Land is a different case, and the differences matter before you treat a plot purchase as a residency route.
News & Plot Updates
Majan land is up 113% — what the 119 recorded sales show
Majan has followed DLRC’s repricing a step behind, doubling across 119 recorded sales. Here is what the data shows and what we hold there now.
Can foreigners buy land in Dubai? Who can own what, and where
Foreign nationals can own land in Dubai outright — but only in designated freehold areas. A direct answer for Indian buyers, UAE expats and non-residents, plus what the purchase actually involves.
La Mer land: inside Dubai’s most expensive beachfront plots
At a median of AED 3,206 per sqft, La Mer is some of the most expensive land in Dubai. The 31 recorded sales explain why — and what separates the top of the range from the bottom.
Jaddaf and Jaddaf Waterfront: creek-side land minutes from Downtown
Al Jaddaf puts you on Dubai Creek within minutes of Downtown and DIFC. The 91 recorded sales across the district and its waterfront show two quite different markets.
Barsha Heights (TECOM): central land at AED 2,983 per sqft
Barsha Heights sits between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Barsha with its own metro access. Land there is expensive, rarely available, and has moved 74% across the recorded sales.
Dubai Production City: the quiet 160% move nobody is talking about
IMPZ land shows one of the largest moves in our dataset. The sample is thin enough to warrant caution, but the direction is consistent with everything happening around it.
Bukadra plots: what land actually costs beside the flamingo sanctuary
Bukadra sits ten minutes from Downtown beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, and its land still trades below the established Meydan districts. Here is what the recorded sales actually show.
Nad Al Sheba Gardens: what a villa plot costs fifteen minutes from Downtown
A Meraas villa district around landscaped lagoons, fifteen minutes from Downtown, where land trades at a median AED 1,165 per sqft. Here is what the recorded sales show and what we currently hold.
Buying land vs buying off-plan in Dubai: which is the smarter move?
Off-plan property and raw land are two very different ways into Dubai real estate. This is an honest comparison of control, cost, risk and returns to help you choose.
Dubai plot permissions explained: GFA, FAR, height and what you can build
Two plots the same size can be worth very different amounts. The reason is permission type, GFA and FAR. Here is how to read what a Dubai plot actually lets you build.
How to get the UAE Golden Visa through Dubai property and land
The 10-year Golden Visa is one of the biggest reasons overseas buyers invest in Dubai real estate. Here is how property and plot investment qualifies, and what to check before you buy.
What it really costs to build a villa on a Dubai plot in 2026
Land is only the first line item. Here is how the full budget for a G+1 villa in Dubai breaks down this year — construction, fees, and the extras buyers forget.
Freehold plots in Dubai: what foreign buyers can actually own
Foreigners can own land in Dubai — but only in designated zones, and the details matter. A plain-English guide to freehold plot ownership in 2026.
The real cost of buying a plot in Dubai: DLD fees explained
The 4% transfer fee is only the headline. Here is the full list of Dubai Land Department charges a plot buyer should budget for in 2026.
Where Dubai’s plot investors are looking in 2026
A snapshot of the areas and plot types drawing the most developer and investor interest across Dubai right now.
Dubailand plots: why you must check the designation first
Dubailand is not one community — it is a vast master designation covering dozens of them. For plot buyers, that distinction changes what you can buy.
Why developers keep coming back to DLRC
Dubai Land Residence Complex remains one of Dubailand’s busiest plot markets. Here’s what’s driving the interest.
Dubai Islands: inside a fast-rising waterfront district
Formerly Deira Islands, Dubai Islands is reshaping the city’s northern coastline. A look at the district and its plots.
Where Dubai land prices are rising fastest — 1,300 recorded sales analysed
We hold roughly 1,300 recorded Dubai land transactions across 18 districts. Comparing the earlier half of each area’s sales against the later half shows where land has actually repriced — and which eye-catching numbers you should ignore.
On Palm Jumeirah, land scarcity keeps demand high
Land on Dubai’s iconic island rarely comes to market — and that scarcity continues to shape buyer behaviour.
Jebel Ali Hills: southern Dubai’s quiet development hotspot
With Expo City and Al Maktoum airport nearby, Jebel Ali Hills is drawing developers to Dubai’s southern growth corridor.
JVC stays one of Dubai’s most in-demand communities
Central location and steady rental demand keep Jumeirah Village Circle a dependable choice for developers.
Buying your first plot in Dubai: from reservation to title deed
A clear, step-by-step walk through the Dubai plot purchase process — what happens, in what order, and where buyers should slow down.