Emaar South
Golf Trails
On the edge of the championship golf course, five minutes from Al Maktoum International. A long handover and a low entry point for an Emaar address.
£257,000Prices from
£26kDeposit from
Q4 2030Completion
Institutional grade Dubai property for everyday investors.
I am Nick Hyland. I help investors around the world buy, let and manage Dubai property, from the first conversation to the day you sell, with no fee to you. Most of my clients are non residents of Dubai and buy without flying out; prices are shown in dirhams and pounds, and the dirham is pegged to the US dollar.
10+ yearsin property, first lived in Dubai in 2014
£0 feesI am paid by the developer
100% remoteBuy from anywhere without a flight
650+off plan transactions overseen
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Just over two minutes on who I am, why investors around the world are choosing Dubai, and how I help you buy off plan remotely, wherever you live.
About me
From London to Dubai, and back again.
I first lived in Dubai in 2014 and have spent more than ten years in property since. In that time I have worked for developers and property management companies across the UK and the Middle East, overseen more than 650 off plan transactions worth hundreds of millions of pounds, and helped thousands of investors buy. Along the way I have built a network of more than 32,000 investors around the world.
I know the rules that protect you in Dubai, and I only put forward developments from developers I am comfortable with. Most people come to me with the same questions: is my money safe, what does it really cost, and how is it different from buying at home? I answer those first, in plain English, before anyone looks at a floor plan.
Who I help
Investors who want Dubai explained properly.
Most of the people I work with are buying their first or second property overseas. Some are experienced landlords looking for a market with no tax on rent, interest free payment plans and real growth. Some have never bought outside their own country. Either way, the questions are the same, and that is where I come in.
Landlords leaving a slower market
You own buy to let at home, the rules and the tax keep tightening and the growth has gone. You want somewhere the numbers still work.
First time overseas buyers
You like what you hear about Dubai but you do not know the process, the rules or who to trust. You want someone to walk you through it.
Investors building a portfolio
You know what you want and you need the right developer, the right building, access to launches and someone to manage it afterwards.
Buyers who may move to Dubai
You want a home that lets well now and that you could live in later, with a route to residency if you want it.
What I offer
The full service, from first call to final sale.
Finding the property is one part of it. My team and I look after everything around it, so you can invest from anywhere in the world without it becoming a second job.
- Straight advice on how Dubai works, what it costs and where the risks are
- A vetted shortlist of two or three options that fit your brief, each with a 5 year illustration
- Launch access to the better developers, often before a project is public
- Site visits and viewing trips arranged when you are in Dubai
- The paperwork and every payment explained before you sign or send anything
- Mortgage, currency and tax introductions to specialists who work with overseas buyers
- Build updates and handover with an independent defects inspection
- Furnishing, lettings and management arranged, with rent sent to your account at home
- A smooth exit through my dedicated resale team, who sell the unit for you when the time is right
- No fee to you. I am paid by the developer and your price is the same as going direct
Why Dubai
Dubai at a glance
One of the fastest growing cities in the world, with the numbers to back it up.
+19.8%
Capital growth in 2025
Residential values rose 19.8% in 2025, with a record £187 billion (AED 917 billion) of property sold.
6 to 9%
Gross rental yields
Typical gross yields on apartments in 2025, against 2.5 to 4% in prime London. Rent is paid up front, in one to four cheques.
0%
Tax in Dubai
No income tax on rent, no capital gains tax and no annual property tax. One flat 4% purchase fee, with no surcharge for a second property.
4.8m
Residents, and rising
Up from 2 million in 2011, with a target of 5.8 million by 2040. Every new arrival needs somewhere to live.
Freehold
Yours outright
Foreign buyers own freehold in their own name, with no lease running down. Holiday lets are permitted across almost every freehold building.
Interest free
Payment plans
Buy off plan in stages with no lender, no interest and no credit check. UAE banks also lend to overseas buyers, typically 50 to 60% of the price.
10 years
Residency through property
Buy to live, to let, or both. Property from £408,000 (AED 2 million) qualifies for the 10 year Golden Visa, with shorter visas at lower values.
19.6m
Visitors a year
International visitors in 2025, which is what keeps holiday lets full and gives short let owners a second income route.
Sources: ValuStrat Price Index, Dubai Land Department, Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Engel and Völkers (2025 to 2026). Yields are gross.
Featured projects
The kind of property I recommend.
Featured projects. Prices shown are launch prices. Dubai inventory sells quickly and all homes are subject to availability.
Al Ghadeer, Abu Dhabi
Al Ghadeer Parks
Aldar's newest launch: townhouses with gardens on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai border, on a 5% deposit.
£391,000Prices from
£20kDeposit from
Q2 2031Completion
Sobha Sanctuary
The Woods Abode
One and two bedroom apartments in Sobha's woodland enclave. The lowest priced way onto a Sobha address.
£214,000Prices from
£43kDeposit from
Q4 2029Completion
Dubai Maritime City
Chelsea Residences
Sea view apartments branded with Chelsea Football Club, with 5% to secure. A name international buyers and tenants recognise.
£525,000Prices from
£26kDeposit from
Q2 2030Completion
Dubai Islands
Meriva Gardens
Boutique beachfront residences by Ellington on Dubai Islands, for buyers who want design and a waterfront address.
£618,000Prices from
£124kDeposit from
Q2 2030Completion
DAMAC Lagoons
Sorrento Lagoon Views
DAMAC's new lagoon release: a 50/50 plan, low monthly payments and the 4% DLD fee covered.
£150,000Prices from
£23kDeposit from
Q1 2030Completion
Business Bay
One by Binghatti
A Business Bay tower with Burj Khalifa and canal views, and one of the shortest waits for handover on this site.
£529,000Prices from
£106kDeposit from
Q1 2027Completion
Motor City
Sierra by IMAN
A wellness led tower in Motor City with a 75,000 sq ft amenity deck, in a community that already has schools, shops and tenants.
£164,000Prices from
£33kDeposit from
Q1 2029Completion
City Walk
City Walk Crestlane
Apartments and duplexes surrounded by water features at City Walk, minutes from Downtown and Jumeirah Beach.
£576,000Prices from
£115kDeposit from
Q2 2030Completion
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
The Canopies
Waterfront apartments on Yas Island from Aldar, the developer that built it, on a 5% deposit.
£339,000Prices from
£17kDeposit from
Q3 2030Completion
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Central
Six towers on Sheikh Zayed Road around elevated parks, with a mall and offices built in. Sobha quality on the best known road in Dubai.
£313,000Prices from
£63kDeposit from
Q4 2029Completion
Al Bahiya, Abu Dhabi
Sobha City
Sobha's first master development in Abu Dhabi, a waterfront township beside Yas Island.
£269,000Prices from
£54kDeposit from
Q4 2029Completion
Who builds it
The developers
Who you buy from matters more in Dubai than almost anything else. The largest are government backed.
Free guide, produced Q4 2026
Investing in Dubai property
How the market works, what it costs, how your money is protected and how to buy safely from abroad. 26 pages in plain English.
- What is different in Dubai, compared with buying at home
- Payment plans, mortgages, costs, fees and tax
- How escrow and RERA protect your money
- The 20 questions I am asked most
Where to buy
Key locations
The more prestigious the address, the lower the yield and the more the return relies on growth.
Premium4.5 to 6% grossDowntown DubaiBurj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. The best known address in the city.
Premium3.5 to 5.5% grossPalm JumeirahBeachfront living with strong holiday let demand.
Upper mid5.5 to 7.5% grossDubai MarinaEstablished waterfront towers, popular with expats and tourists.
Upper mid6.5 to 8% grossBusiness BayOn the canal beside Downtown. The most active area by value.
Upper mid5.5 to 7% grossCreek Harbour and Dubai HillsEmaar's two flagship master planned communities.
Entry7 to 9% grossDubai South and JVCLowest prices and highest yields, beside the new airport.
Gross yields on apartments from published first quarter 2026 area data. Images of Creek Harbour and Dubai South are developer illustrations.
News, articles and guides
Learn the market before you buy.
Buying Guides
How to Buy Off Plan Property in Dubai from Abroad
The eight steps from brief to a let property, what you need and why there is no solicitor by default.
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Costs and Tax
Dubai Property Costs, Fees and Tax Explained
The 4% purchase fee, what you pay while you own, and why tax at home can still apply.
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Questions
Dubai Investor Questions, Answered
Straight answers to the 20 questions I am asked most by investors.
Read moreQuestions
The questions I am asked most
Can I really own property in Dubai?
Yes. Foreign nationals own freehold in the designated areas, in their own name, with no residency and no local partner.
Do I need to travel to Dubai?
No. Everything is done with a passport copy, digital signatures and bank transfers. Many of my investors visit for the first time at handover.
What is the minimum I need?
Entry level apartments start at around £127,000 (AED 620,000). On a payment plan, roughly £20,000 to £30,000 covers the deposit and the 4% fee.
Is there interest on a payment plan?
No. There is no lender, no interest and no credit check. You pay the agreed price in stages, directly into the project's escrow account.
Will I pay tax at home?
It depends where you are tax resident. Dubai charges nothing on rent or gains, but many countries tax their residents on worldwide income. I can introduce specialists who cover your country.
What if the developer is late, or fails?
Delays do happen, which is why I start with government backed and rated developers. Your payments sit in escrow, and RERA has powers to step in, including returning escrow funds to buyers.
Off plan or completed?
Off plan means a lower entry cost, a payment plan and the newest stock, but no rent until handover. Completed means income from day one and easier mortgages, paid for in full.
How long does off plan take?
Typically two to three years from launch, sometimes less if you buy part way through the build. I send progress updates throughout.