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Property for sale in Abu Dhabi

An independent buyer's agent for Abu Dhabi — covering 22+ communities, every property type, and the whole purchase from sourcing to handover.

22+communities
5property types
0%income / CGT
From AED 2Mgolden visa
Overview

Buying property in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi spans everything from beachfront islands to value family suburbs. Below are the communities I cover, plus shortcuts by property type — each area guide gives prices, yields, lifestyle and schools so you can compare honestly before viewing.

Foreign buyers can own freehold across the designated zones, with no annual property tax and no tax on rental income or gains — one reason Abu Dhabi draws international investors as well as end-users.

How buying works in Abu Dhabi

  • 1 · Brief & budget — we agree goals, area and a realistic all-in budget.
  • 2 · Search & viewings — I shortlist on- and off-market homes and arrange private viewings.
  • 3 · Offer & MOU — we negotiate, sign the Form F / MOU and place the deposit (typically 10%).
  • 4 · Transfer & handover — we complete through the ADGM/municipality process, register the title and hand over the keys.

Costs to budget

Beyond the price, budget roughly 4% transfer to the Abu Dhabi's municipality via the DARI platform, plus registration and trustee fees and agency and conveyancing costs. For off-plan, developers usually phase payments across construction. I model the all-in figure before you commit — see the investment guide for detail.

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FAQ

Common questions

Can foreigners buy property in Abu Dhabi?

Yes — in designated freehold areas, non-residents and expats can own property outright. Purchases from AED 2M can also qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.

What are the best areas to buy in Abu Dhabi?

It depends on your goal. For prime end-use, look at Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Al Reem Island, Al Raha Beach; for yield and value, Al Reef, Khalifa City, Masdar City, Al Ghadeer.

What does it cost to buy in Abu Dhabi?

Budget about 4% government transfer plus registration, agency and conveyancing on top of the price. There's no annual property tax and no income or capital-gains tax on rental returns.

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