The Arabzone India desk
Buy property in Dubai from India, with every step handled.
From choosing the right home to sending money and signing remotely, our India desk guides you through the whole purchase — in Malayalam or English.
Why Dubai
Why Indian families buy in Dubai
Foreign buyers can own homes outright in Dubai’s freehold areas, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
A property investment of AED 2 million or more can qualify you and your family for a 10-year UAE residence visa.
Direct flights connect Dubai with Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai and most Indian cities.
Dubai charges no yearly property tax. Indian tax residents still report rental income in India, so plan with your CA.
How it works
Six steps, mostly from home
- 1Video call
Tell our India desk your budget and goals. We shortlist homes and projects that fit.
- 2View remotely
Live video walk-throughs and project presentations. Visit in person only if you want to.
- 3Reserve
Sign the reservation or booking form and pay the deposit to secure the unit.
- 4Send funds
Remit through your Indian bank under LRS. We share the documents your bank asks for.
- 5Sign
Sign in Dubai, or remotely through a Power of Attorney — no flight needed.
- 6Register
Dubai Land Department registration: Oqood for off-plan, title deed for ready homes.
Cost calculator
Your total cost, in rupees
See the full cost, the TCS your bank will collect, and whether it fits within your family’s LRS limits.
Estimates only, using today’s exchange rate and assuming no other LRS remittances this year. Off-plan homes are usually paid in stages, which can spread remittances across financial years. Your advisor confirms exact figures.
Questions
Money and paperwork, explained
Can I buy property in Dubai while living in India?
Yes. Foreign nationals, including Indian residents, can own property outright in Dubai’s designated freehold areas. You can complete the whole purchase remotely through a Power of Attorney, signed and attested in India.
How much money can I send from India to buy property?
Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), each resident individual can remit up to US$250,000 per financial year (April to March). Family members can each use their own limit to buy together, and off-plan payment plans let you spread remittances across years.
Will I pay TCS when I send money for a Dubai property?
Banks collect Tax Collected at Source (TCS) at 20% on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. It is not an extra cost: you can claim it against your income tax when you file your return. Confirm your own position with your chartered accountant.
Can I get a Dubai mortgage as a non-resident Indian?
Yes. UAE banks lend to non-residents, typically up to about 60% of the value for ready homes and about 50% for off-plan. Exact terms depend on the bank and your income profile.
Does buying property give me a UAE Golden Visa?
Property worth AED 2 million or more (in total, as certified by the Dubai Land Department) can make you eligible for the 10-year Golden Visa. Off-plan and mortgaged homes can qualify. In joint ownership, your own share must be worth AED 2 million.
What does buying cost on top of the price?
Plan for the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, registration and trustee fees, and on ready or resale homes the agency fee (usually 2% plus VAT). Use the calculator on this page for an estimate in rupees.
Do I need to travel to Dubai?
No. Many of our India clients view homes on live video, sign through a Power of Attorney and visit only to collect the keys.
General information as of October 2026, not tax or legal advice.
Speak to someone who understands both sides.
Our India desk knows Dubai property and how buying works from India. We answer on WhatsApp, including Indian evenings and weekends.