Dubai offers a wide range of properties including luxurious apartments in high-rise towers, spacious villas in gated communities, elegant townhouses, and exclusive penthouses. You can also find commercial properties, hotel apartments, and plots of land for custom development.

For residential properties, the first sale from a developer is 0% rated for VAT for the first three years after the building's completion. Subsequent sales (in the secondary market) are exempt from VAT. However, commercial properties are subject to the standard 5% VAT rate on all sales.

No, there are no restrictions for foreign nationals in designated "freehold" areas. In these zones, foreigners can buy, sell, and inherit property with full ownership rights. These areas include popular locations like Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and many more.

Real estate in Dubai can generate income primarily through two methods:
1. Rental Income: Dubai has a strong rental market, offering some of the highest rental yields globally for both long-term and short-term (holiday home) lets.
2. Capital Appreciation: The property's value can increase over time, allowing you to sell it for a profit in the future.

Key advantages include high rental yields, no annual property taxes, a stable and growing economy, world-class infrastructure, a safe and secure environment, and investor-friendly government policies, including long-term residency visas for property owners.

Off-plan properties are purchased directly from a developer before construction is complete. They often come with attractive payment plans and lower initial prices.
Ready properties are fully constructed and can be moved into or rented out immediately. They provide instant returns but may require a larger upfront investment compared to off-plan properties.