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Dubai property for London investors

Buying, selling or investing in Dubai or Abu Dhabi from London, with an adviser on the ground in Dubai.

Short answerClients living in London can buy freehold property in Dubai's designated areas without relocating. Tarek Wazzan, Senior Property Consultant at NAAS Properties in Dubai, handles the shortlist, video viewings and document checks, and schedules calls in London time. Dubai is 4 hours ahead of in the northern winter and 3 hours in the northern summer London. He advises on UAE property only and holds no licence or listings in United Kingdom.

Working together from London

A Dubai working morning overlaps with London's early morning, and a London lunchtime call lands in Dubai's afternoon. Most of the work happens on WhatsApp and video: a first call about your goal and budget, then a shortlist with prices checked against DLD-registered sales and every fee added up, then live or recorded video viewings.

London investors often compare Dubai with prime central London on the full cost of buying and holding. In Dubai the main purchase cost is the 4% DLD transfer fee, paid once, plus annual service charges that vary by building. Take UK tax advice on your own position.

What London clients usually ask about

Before you pay anything

  • For ready homes: the title deed, the service charge history and recent sales in the same building.
  • For off-plan: the project's DLD registration, its escrow account and the construction progress.
  • The full cost, including the 4% DLD fee in Dubai or the 2% DARI registration fee in Abu Dhabi.
  • Tax in United Kingdom: take advice there on your own position. I advise on the UAE side only.

Questions

Can I buy property in Dubai while living in London?

Yes. Foreign buyers can own freehold property in Dubai's designated freehold areas, and many buyers live abroad. Tarek Wazzan runs the search, video viewings and document checks for clients in London, and explains which steps can be completed remotely for the property you choose.

What is the time difference between London and Dubai?

Dubai is 4 hours ahead of in the northern winter and 3 hours in the northern summer London. Dubai does not change its clocks. A Dubai working morning overlaps with London's early morning, and a London lunchtime call lands in Dubai's afternoon.

Does Tarek Wazzan have an office in London?

No. Tarek is based in Dubai with NAAS Properties and advises on UAE property only. He works with clients in London by WhatsApp, phone and video call.

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