Dubai Information

With the tranquillity of its desert landscape and hustle and bustle of the souks, Dubai presents a timeless opportunity for you to purchase overseas investment property. Consisting of only a small area, this emirate is awash holiday villas and houses situated in spectacular scenery. Rugged mountains, sandy beaches, sand dunes, traditional villages and modern shopping centres - you can experience a blend of the old world and the new when you have a dream home in this exotic location.

Dubai has become a laid back place for tourists to escape the colder winter climates. A cosmopolitan society with an international flavour, the culture here is deeply rooted in Islamic traditions. The climate is subtropical and rainfall is infrequent, falling mainly in the winter.

The food in Dubai literally comes from the four corners of the globe. There is nothing that can compare with the selection. Even though this is an Islamic country, the social scene is very lively and the opportunities for entertainment and activities are almost endless. Shopping adds a new dimension to having property in this country. Dubai is tax-free and offers a wide range of air-conditioned shopping malls. There is a month long festival of bargains during the annual Dubai Shopping Festival.

If you like sports, then you will love Dubai. The world cup of horse racing is an annual event as are the numerous golf and tennis tournaments that are held here. There is a surprising number of top quality golf courses where you can tee off all through the year. The Dubai Golf and Racing Club boasts a Scottish style links with floodlit grass course. If you are not a member, you can still enjoy the game by paying the green fees.

When you choose to purchase foreign property in this idyllic location, you can choose a payment plan even if you are a resident of the UK. You do not need to have a Dubai bank account and payment plans can range from 10% to 20% payment increments. Anyone can invest in the luxury properties that are for sale in this country. The process of buying a home is essentially the same as it is in the United Kingdom. You find the home you want to buy, agree on the purchase price and make the deposit on the property. Your lawyer will handle all the legal details and paper work.

Buying property freehold in Dubai means that you own this property free and clear until such time as you wish to sell it. You can also pass the property on to a member of your family or rent it, if you wish. There are some times when conditions so apply as to what you do with the property, such as in certain communities, you do have to maintain a certain standard that applies to all properties in that area. Many of the developments also offer you the opportunity to obtain residency status by purchasing a residence, whether it is a house or an apartment, in this country. However, this status may only give you the right to live in Dubai, but not to work there.

Most of the properties that are for sale in Dubai are apartments or studios. For example, you can enjoy a stunning view of Marina from your one-bedroom apartment, but you can get apartments with as many as four bedrooms. The apartment building features an Olympic size swimming pool, beautiful gardens, play areas and swimming pools for the children as well as saunas. With 24-hour security, you will feel safe and secure whether you only want to stay for a month or you want to spend most of your time here.

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