Q: I am an Indian citizen. I wish to invest in an off-plan property in Dubai. Specifically, I am interested in knowing the following: 1. Is there any standardized law (legally binding on the property developers) regarding the calculation of the property units' saleable area? 2. If yes, what is the Law No.? 3. Whether the saleable area is calculated based on - Net Internal Area (Carpet Area) OR - Including Wall Areas OR - Including common Areas? 3 A. If Wall/common areas are included, how much (%) of the wall area is added over & above the Net unit area? 4. Whether parking space is included in the saleable area of the unit or paid separately? 5. Whether the balcony area is calculated at the full rate the same as the unit area? 6. Whether it is required by law that the developer should mention the method of calculation of saleable area in the SPA? If all this information is available in any law/resolution, that would also suffice.

Q: I am a US citizen and would like to buy a property in Dubai, where do I start?

Q: Buying off-plan project. I am taking the extra precautions of buying an off-plan project to be completed in Q3 2020. My questions to you, what are the legal documents I should receive before putting the 20% down payment? Please advise. I highly require legal advice. Thanks

This Law establishes interim property register in which sale contracts, off-plan sales, and other off-plan legal dispositions of real property are registered prior to inclusion in the property register maintained by Dubai Land Department.

The provisions of this Law supersede articles (2) and (11) of Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.

This Regulation determines areas where non-UAE nationals may acquire freehold ownership rights over real property without time restriction, usufruct rights, or leasehold rights for up to ninety-nine in the Emirate of Dubai.