Our Buyer Guides

Concise, advisor written guides covering everything we believe HNWI and UHNWI investors should understand before committing capital to the UAE market.

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The Non Resident Buyer Handbook

Everything we walk our international clients through before signing. Eligibility, freehold zones, NOC, Oqood, escrow accounts and full transaction timelines.

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Golden Visa Through Real Estate

How a single qualifying investment of AED 2M or more unlocks 10 year residency for you and your family. We cover the process, the documents and how we structure the purchase correctly.

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Off Plan and Ready Property

Capital appreciation, payment plans, handover risk, financing differences and when each option makes sense inside an HNWI portfolio.

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Mortgages for Expats and Non Residents

We compare LTV ratios, eligible developers, currency considerations and the leading UAE and offshore lenders we use for international buyers.

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Holding Structures and Tax

Personal name, free zone SPV or offshore entity. We help you choose the right ownership wrapper for inheritance planning, privacy and tax efficiency.

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Branded Residences Explained

Why Bulgari, Six Senses, Baccarat and Atlantis residences are dominating UHNWI demand, and what we look for in the small print on your behalf.

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Top Prime Projects 2026

Top Prime Project Recommendations

The releases below sit at the top end of the Dubai market right now. Limited inventory, principal led launches and branded residences where we hold direct developer access. Tap any project for a private brief on availability, pricing and payment plans.

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

The Alba Destination

Omniyat's masterplan on the western crescent of the Palm. A curated destination blending ultra prime residences, hospitality and beachfront retail. Limited inventory, principal led releases.

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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

The Alba Residences

Sculpted Omniyat tower on the Palm crescent. Full floor and duplex apartments with direct sea frontage, private pools and concierge service from the adjoining hotel.

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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

The Alba Resort Residences

Branded resort apartments alongside Alba's hotel offering. Designed for owners who want hotel grade service with the privacy of a personal residence on the crescent.

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Business Bay, Dubai

Lumena Alta

Elevated tier of the Lumena release in Business Bay. Premium canal and skyline views, with Dubai Holding's signature low rise low density planning.

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Business Bay, Dubai

Lumena

Boutique residential building in Business Bay. Walkable to the canal promenade, Downtown and Bay Avenue. A genuine end user community held by Dubai Holding.

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Business Bay, Dubai

Enara

New release in Business Bay focused on family sized apartments. Direct access to the community pool, retail spine and canal views from upper floors.

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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Orla, Dorchester Collection

Omniyat's first Dorchester Collection branded residences on the Palm tip. Three to six bedroom apartments and penthouses with private beach and full hotel service.

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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Orla Infinity, Dorchester Collection

Sister tower to Orla, set on its own private beach. Larger floor plates, infinity edge pools and full Dorchester Collection management.

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Business Bay, Dubai

Vela Viento, Dorchester Collection

Waterfront Dorchester residences on the Marasi Bay canal. Half and full floor units with private berths, designed by Foster and Partners.

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Downtown Dubai

Muraba Veil

Muraba's slim super tall on Sheikh Zayed Road. Sculpted glass facade with half and full floor residences and direct Burj Khalifa frontage. Very low unit count.

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Downtown Dubai

Maison Margiela Residences

The first branded residence by Maison Margiela worldwide, delivered with Aqua Properties. Couture led interiors, Burj Khalifa views and a small inventory of penthouses.

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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Como Residences

Nakheel's 71 storey ultra luxury tower at the head of the Palm trunk. Full floor four to seven bedroom residences with private pools and 360 sea views.

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Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai

Lanai Island

Majid Al Futtaim's ultra prime island within Tilal Al Ghaf. Bespoke villa plots on the Recreational Lagoon, designed for principal led architecture and family compounds.

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Dubai

Eden Hills

New ultra prime villa community by Meraas. Hillside plots with curated architecture, private gardens and a members club concept. End user driven.

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Al Barari, Dubai

Al Barari

The original botanical estate community. Villas, Seventh Heaven apartments and the new Reserve mansion phase, set inside 60 percent landscaped greenery.

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Top Prime Projects 2026

Abu Dhabi. Where the smart capital is moving.

Saadiyat, Hudayriyat, Yas, Reem and Ramhan are reshaping the Abu Dhabi prime map. Aldar, Modon and Eagle Hills are leading the releases. We hold first call inventory across most of them.

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Yamm Beach Villas

Aldar beachfront villa release on Saadiyat. Direct sand access, generous plots and contemporary architecture next to the cultural district.

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Ramhan Island, Abu Dhabi

Ramhan Island Villas Phase 6 and Phase 4

Eagle Hills' private island masterplan. Waterfront and lagoon villa plots with bespoke build options and bridge access planned.

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Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Nawayef Heights East Hills

Modon's elevated villa phase on Hudayriyat. Sea and skyline views, walkable to Nawayef's wellness and sports clusters.

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Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Aldar Mandarin Oriental Residences

Branded residences operated by Mandarin Oriental on Saadiyat Grove. Hotel service, spa access and the cultural district at your doorstep.

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Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Aldar Balghaiylam

New Aldar villa release on Hudayriyat. Coastal plots with curated landscaping, designed for end user families seeking a calmer Abu Dhabi lifestyle.

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Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Nawayef East

Eastern phase of Modon's Nawayef masterplan. Mid rise residences and villas overlooking the sea, integrated with the island's active lifestyle district.

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Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Aldar Nobu Residences

Nobu branded beachfront residences on Saadiyat. Japanese minimalist interiors, hotel grade service and a private beach club for owners.

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Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Sierra Views

Aldar tower release on Reem with mangrove and skyline views. Family sized apartments at a more accessible entry point inside Abu Dhabi prime.

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Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Yas Acres North Bay

Aldar's premium villa and townhouse phase at Yas Acres. Waterfront and golf facing plots inside Yas Island's leisure ecosystem.

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Private Briefing

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Generic guides only go so far. Most of our clients prefer a one hour confidential briefing with a senior advisor where we cover objectives, structure and the right communities for their mandate.

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