Dubai Land Department is the sole, legally authorized entity to register and document all real estate transactions. This is done through an electronic system (e-register) dedicated to this purpose, in accordance with DLD’s specific procedures and based on certain documents and papers. The transactions undertaken by real estate developers are recorded through the developers’ self-registration system. The rest of the transactions must be completed by the owner(s) or their representatives, with an official power of attorney at the Real Estate Registration Trustee centres located in different regions across Dubai.

All real estate legislations in Dubai stress the necessity of registering all real estate transactions including ownership, transfer, or change with or without compensation in order to guarantee the rights of investors. All real estate transactions that are not registered in DLD’s registers are considered invalid.

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has established several requirements that the developer must meet in order to help ensure that an off-plan project is finished. One of these demands that the developer possess all the project-related land. Additionally, the developer must either provide a 20% bank guarantee down payment, place 20% in an escrow account, or finish 20% of the building before selling off-plan. RERA requires contractors to present a 10% performance guarantee in addition to the procedures.

The law requires developers to register completed projects in Dubai Land Department as soon as they receive a certificate of completion from the competent authorities. Accordingly, the real estate units that have been fully paid for will be transferred from the initial register to the Real Estate Registry and issuing the title deed/usufruct certificate for the investor.

Dubai offers a high return on investment, tax-free rental income, robust infrastructure, and a strategic location as a global business hub. The city’s real estate market is well-regulated and transparent, making it an attractive choice for investors.