Twelve questions, twelve direct answers.

Yes. In designated freehold areas (Marina, JBR, Palm, Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Hills, Bluewaters and others), citizens of any country buy in full ownership. DLD registration takes 7–14 days.

Yes. Via a notarised power of attorney, apostilled and translated into Arabic. I run the whole process remotely: video viewings, DocuSign documents, escrow transfers, DLD registration.

BRN (Broker Registration Number) is the personal number of every RERA-certified broker. My BRN is 50032. You can verify it on the Dubai REST app → Verify RERA Broker, or at dubailand.gov.ae.

Trakheesi is the DLD system for real-estate advertising permits. Every listing must carry a permit number; without it the advertisement is illegal (broker fine AED 50,000). You'll see this number on every one of my listings — it's a compliance signal.

0% income tax, 0% capital gains, 0% rental tax, 0% inheritance tax for individuals. One-off DLD fee on purchase: 4% of value. Service charges paid by the owner annually.

From AED 2,000,000 — 10-year investor visa. The unit must be completed (not off-plan) and registered to the investor. The visa covers spouse, children, and household staff.

Direct SWIFT in dirhams (AED) via UAE banks (Emirates NBD, Mashreq, ADCB), or third-country routing (Armenia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, UAE-resident account). USDT/BTC accepted by select developers (Damac, Emaar in pilot projects). Each transaction is structured individually.

That's a question for your tax adviser at home. Russia: rental income from UAE property is declared, CRS exchange is in place. The UAE-Russia DTA (since 2013) applies mainly to government structures. I provide UAE tax-adviser contacts when needed.

Marina: 6–8% net long-term, up to 9–10% gross on short-term. JBR: 6–8% net STR. Palm Jumeirah: 4–6% net (main driver — capital appreciation). Bluewaters: 5–7% net. All net, after service charges and DLD fee.

Off-plan: lower entry price, payment plan 40/60 or 60/40, capital appreciation 15–30% by handover, but delay risk and rendering vs reality. Ready: immediate cash flow, verified asset, but higher price and no built-in capital gain. I build a mixed portfolio.

On developer purchase — the developer pays the commission (you pay nothing). On secondary market — standard 2% + VAT of the unit value. All terms fixed in Form B before work starts.

That's a normal situation. I work on the principle: better to lose one deal than sell you an unsuitable unit and lose a long-term relationship. I offer a shortlist, not pressure.