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Dubai property for New York investors

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

Short answerClients living in New York 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 New York time. Dubai is 9 hours ahead of in the northern winter and 8 hours in the northern summer New York. He advises on UAE property only and holds no licence or listings in United States.

Working together from New York

Late afternoon in Dubai is New York's morning, so most calls happen between 8 and 11 am Eastern. 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.

The UAE dirham has been pegged to the US dollar at about 3.6725 since 1997, so dollar-based buyers do not take a currency view between the AED and the USD when they buy.

What New York 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 States: take advice there on your own position. I advise on the UAE side only.

Questions

Can I buy property in Dubai while living in New York?

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 New York, and explains which steps can be completed remotely for the property you choose.

What is the time difference between New York and Dubai?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of in the northern winter and 8 hours in the northern summer New York. Dubai does not change its clocks. Late afternoon in Dubai is New York's morning, so most calls happen between 8 and 11 am Eastern.

Does Tarek Wazzan have an office in New York?

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

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