Indians were the largest group of buyers in Dubai in 2025. Rent is not taxed in the UAE, a property worth AED 2 million can lead to a 10-year Golden Visa, and off-plan payments go into escrow accounts regulated by the Dubai Land Department.
Sources: Khaleej Times · Global Property Guide · Betterhomes: Golden Visa through property. Checked 18 Oct 2026; rules change, and we confirm them before you commit.
The UAE has no personal income tax, so rent and resale gains are not taxed there. As a resident Indian you still declare them in India, with no foreign tax to credit.
Property worth AED 2 million or more, alone or combined, qualifies. Off-plan homes in DLD-approved projects count, and since early 2026 mortgaged homes qualify with a bank NOC.
Payments for off-plan homes go into project escrow accounts registered with the Dubai Land Department, and every project’s construction progress is public on the DLD register.
Dubai is about three hours by air from Ahmedabad and Mumbai, with daily direct flights, so site visits and handovers are easy.
Average gross yields on apartments were 5.53% in May 2026, from 7.80% for studios to 3.76% for 4+ bedroom homes (Global Property Guide). Net yields are usually 1.5 to 2 points lower.
Most off-plan towers are sold on staged plans (for example 20% on booking, 50% during construction, 30% on handover), so the LRS remittances can be spread over several financial years.
The Indian rules are the same for every country; the local step is specific to Dubai.
Each resident Indian can remit up to USD 250,000 a financial year under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme, and buying property abroad is a permitted purpose. Family members can pool their limits for one property only if each is a co-owner of it. HSBC India LRS FAQ
Banks collect 20% TCS on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year (other than education and medical). It is not an extra cost: you claim it back as a credit against your income tax or as a refund. RBL Bank, TCS on LRS (revised 1 Apr 2026)
Buy as a foreigner in a freehold area. You sign a sale agreement, register it with the DLD (Oqood for off-plan) and pay the 4% DLD transfer fee. The title deed is issued in your name; for off-plan, check the project’s DLD number and escrow account first.
Resident Indians are taxed in India on worldwide income, so rent and sale gains abroad go in your Indian return, with credit for tax paid abroad under the tax treaty. The property itself must be shown in Schedule FA (foreign assets) every year. We work with your CA on this.
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1–3 bedroom apartments + townhouse
International
Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Emaar Properties
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #3033, 66.05% complete (17 Oct 2026)
Townhouses & semi-detached
International
4 bedroom villas
International
The Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Emaar Properties
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #3031, 77.11% complete (17 Oct 2026)
2 – 6 bedroom residences, sky villas & penthouses
International
Business Bay, next to SLS Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Binghatti Developers
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #2480, 52.05% complete (17 Oct 2026)
Studio to 5 bedroom apartments
International
Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Binghatti Developers
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #4544 (Vision Iconic), 0% complete (17 Oct 2026)
4 – 7 bedroom villas & townhouses
International
Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Binghatti Developers
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Registration: Off-plan, Dubai Land Department · freehold
Studio to 4 bedroom apartments
International
Business Bay, 2 minutes from Business Bay metro, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Danube Properties
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #2927, 10% complete (17 Oct 2026)
Studio to 4 bedroom apartments
International
Jumeirah Lake Towers (Uptown), Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Danube Properties
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #3017, 16.32% complete (17 Oct 2026)
Offices
International
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Danube Properties
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #4166, 1.86% complete (17 Oct 2026)
1 – 3 bedroom apartments
International
Rashid Yachts & Marina, Mina Rashid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Map
by Emaar Properties
Travel cost refunded on purchase
Dubai Land Department: DLD project #4287, 0% complete (17 Oct 2026)
For Dubai, every project below is from the Dubai Land Department’s official register, with its construction progress.
Developer of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall; master developer of Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, The Valley and The Oasis. On our site: Valo, Greenway, Palmiera 2, The Oasis, Fior 1, Rashid Yachts & Marina
| Project | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The St. Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai | DLD #1816 | 76.05% built |
| Address The Bay | DLD #2397 | 70.08% built |
| The Valley - Venera | DLD #3157 | 51.7% built |
| The Valley - Velora | DLD #3153 | 50.07% built |
| Fairway Villas 3 | DLD #2963 | 48.52% built |
| Greenville 2 | DLD #3319 | 47.31% built |
| The Oasis - Mirage | DLD #3025 | 46.94% built |
| Greenville | DLD #3316 | 46.02% built |
| Greenspoint | DLD #3514 | 42.9% built |
| Maysan | DLD #1374 | 36.7% built |
| Greenridge | DLD #3283 | 35.6% built |
| Greenway 2 | DLD #3121 | 34.37% built |
| Golf Lane | DLD #3111 | 30.05% built |
| The Valley - Elea | DLD #3406 | 22.02% built |
| The Oasis - Lavita | DLD #3266 | 20.13% built |
| Grand Polo - Montura | DLD #3700 | 11.08% built |
| The Valley - Farm Grove | DLD #3430 | 10% built |
| Terra Heights | DLD #3381 | 9.11% built |
| The Oasis - Address Villas - Tierra | DLD #3580 | 6.81% built |
| The Oasis - Palace Villas - Ostra | DLD #3581 | 6.54% built |
| Marina Cove | DLD #3328 | 5.68% built |
| Golf Point | DLD #3215 | 4.78% built |
| Golf Meadow | DLD #3579 | 4.54% built |
| Golf Verge | DLD #3578 | 4.22% built |
| The Valley - Ovelle | DLD #4219 | 2.36% built |
| The Oasis - Palmiera Collective | DLD #4209 | 1.33% built |
| Grand Polo - Montura 3 | DLD #3703 | 1.06% built |
| Grand Polo - Equestra | DLD #4186 | 1.02% built |
| Terra Gardens | DLD #4160 | 0.08% built |
| The Valley - Alva 2 | DLD #4374 | 0% built |
| Faro The Heights | DLD #4450 | 0% built |
| Faro 2 The Heights | DLD #4451 | 0% built |
| Palace By The Beach | DLD #4329 | 0% built |
| Terra Woods | DLD #4367 | 0% built |
| The Valley - Alva | DLD #4373 | 0% built |
| Golf Edge | DLD #3385 | 0% built |
Not a complete list. Emaar also builds through subsidiaries such as Dubai Creek Harbour LLC and Mina Rashid Properties, so the register search does not catch every Emaar project (Valo and Fior 1 are two).
Source: Dubai Land Department Project Status Enquiry (name search “Emaar”), 17 Oct 2026.
Known for sculpted façades and branded towers with Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co.; builds Burj Binghatti, planned as the world’s tallest residential tower. On our site: Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences, Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City, Tilal Binghatti
| Project | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Hills | DLD #3053 | 90% built |
| Binghatti Hillside | DLD #3481 | 80% built |
| Bugatti Residences By Binghatti | DLD #2547 | 65.57% built |
| Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti | DLD #2545 | 65.25% built |
| Binghatti Starlight | DLD #3195 | 63.11% built |
| Binghatti Hillcrest | DLD #4105 | 60% built |
| Binghatti Twilight | DLD #3397 | 55.41% built |
| Binghatti Elite | DLD #3341 | 53.25% built |
| Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co. Residences | DLD #2480 | 52.05% built |
| One By Binghatti | DLD #3107 | 50.21% built |
| Binghatti Ruby | DLD #3533 | 46.43% built |
| Binghatti Amberhall | DLD #3552 | 38.03% built |
| Binghatti Hillviews | DLD #3321 | 32.6% built |
| Binghatti Skyhall | DLD #3504 | 31.14% built |
| Binghatti Skyrise | DLD #3349 | 22.4% built |
| Binghatti Aquarise | DLD #3585 | 21.04% built |
| Binghatti Flare 01 | DLD #4006 | 20% built |
| Binghatti Moonlight | DLD #3722 | 19.24% built |
| Binghatti Flare 02 | DLD #4008 | 17.83% built |
| Binghatti Skyblade | DLD #3725 | 17.06% built |
| Binghatti Circle | DLD #3819 | 10.33% built |
| Binghatti Etherea | DLD #4303 | 7.24% built |
| Binghatti Luxuria | DLD #4299 | 7.04% built |
| Binghatti Skyflame 2 | DLD #4399 | 0% built |
| Vision Iconic | DLD #4544 | 0% built |
| Binghatti Starfall | DLD #4483 | 0% built |
| Project Maybach | DLD #4319 | 0% built |
| Binghatti Vintage | DLD #4102 | 0% built |
| Binghatti Titania | DLD #4104 | 0% built |
| Maybach Ultimate Luxury | DLD #4320 | 0% built |
| Binghatti Spectre | DLD #4370 | 0% built |
| Binghatti Cullinan | DLD #4247 | 0% built |
| Maybach Six | DLD #4321 | 0% built |
| Binghatti Skyflame 1 | DLD #4393 | 0% built |
| Binghatti Wraith | DLD #4482 | 0% built |
Source: Dubai Land Department Project Status Enquiry (name search “Binghatti”), 17 Oct 2026.
Founded by Indian-born Rizwan Sajan; known for its 1% monthly payment plans and amenity-heavy towers. On our site: Bayz 101 by Danube, Diamondz by Danube, Shahrukhz by Danube
| Project | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elitz By Danube | DLD #2533 | 80.97% built |
| Sportz By Danube | DLD #2845 | 80.22% built |
| Oceanz 1 By Danube | DLD #2755 | 50.04% built |
| Viewz 2 By Danube | DLD #2560 | 50.02% built |
| Viewz 1 By Danube | DLD #2554 | 50.01% built |
| Oceanz 2 By Danube | DLD #2756 | 42.03% built |
| Fashionz 1 By Danube | DLD #2640 | 40% built |
| Elitz 3 By Danube | DLD #2722 | 37.99% built |
| Oasiz 2 By Danube | DLD #3260 | 31% built |
| Oasiz 1 By Danube | DLD #3259 | 30.36% built |
| Timez By Danube | DLD #3559 | 21.45% built |
| Oceanz 3 By Danube | DLD #2867 | 20.64% built |
| Elitz 2 By Danube | DLD #2693 | 20.01% built |
| Diamondz By Danube | DLD #3017 | 16.32% built |
| Bayz 101 By Danube | DLD #2927 | 10% built |
| Bayz 102 By Danube | DLD #3125 | 6.52% built |
| Aspirz By Danube | DLD #3838 | 5.08% built |
| Shahrukhz By Danube | DLD #4166 | 1.86% built |
| Breez By Danube | DLD #4081 | 0.14% built |
| Shahrukhz Residences By Danube | DLD #4548 | 0% built |
| Greenz By Danube | DLD #4430 | 0% built |
Source: Dubai Land Department Project Status Enquiry (name search “Danube”), 17 Oct 2026.
Founded by Indian-born P.N.C. Menon; builds with its own in-house design, engineering and fit-out teams, from Sobha Hartland to Sobha Central.
| Project | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sobha Creek Vistas Heights | DLD #2717 | 91.53% built |
| Sobha One | DLD #2948 | 86.21% built |
| Verde By Sobha | DLD #2583 | 85% built |
| Sobha Estates | DLD #2793 | 68.49% built |
| 330 Riverside Crescent | DLD #2788 | 67.81% built |
| 350 Riverside Crescent | DLD #3083 | 57.85% built |
| 320 Riverside Crescent | DLD #3088 | 56.67% built |
| 340 Riverside Crescent | DLD #3082 | 55.02% built |
| 360 Riverside Crescent | DLD #3079 | 50.67% built |
| 310 Riverside Crescent | DLD #3067 | 50.23% built |
| Sobha Seahaven Tower B & C | DLD #2762 | 40.2% built |
| Skyscape | DLD #3160 | 38.27% built |
| Sobha Seahaven Tower A | DLD #2550 | 37% built |
| Sobha Orbis | DLD #3070 | 18.2% built |
| Elwood Estates | DLD #3602 | 14.35% built |
| Sobha Solis | DLD #3334 | 13.22% built |
| The Element At Sobha One | DLD #3540 | 11.12% built |
| Skyvue | DLD #3435 | 10.54% built |
| Sobha Central Phase I | DLD #3713 | 7.08% built |
| Sobha Central Phase Ii | DLD #4042 | 6.42% built |
| Sobha Central | DLD #4328 | 2.38% built |
| Sobha Skyparks | DLD #4137 | 0% built |
| The Grove At Sobha Sanctuary | DLD #4366 | 0% built |
| The Greens At Sobha Sanctuary | DLD #4531 | 0% built |
| The Brooks At Sobha Sanctuary | DLD #4532 | 0% built |
| The Woods | DLD #4485 | 0% built |
Source: Dubai Land Department Project Status Enquiry (name search “Sobha”), 17 Oct 2026.
One of Dubai’s largest private developers, building large villa and lagoon communities: DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Islands and Riverside.
| Project | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Damac Lagoons - Portofino | DLD #2356 | 97.14% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Nice 1 | DLD #2335 | 93.71% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Marbella | DLD #2489 | 87.32% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Monte Carlo | DLD #2488 | 86.38% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Nice 2 | DLD #2336 | 83.88% built |
| Damac Hills - Golf Gate 2 | DLD #2698 | 80.35% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Ibiza | DLD #2486 | 78.88% built |
| Damac Hills (2) - Violet 2 | DLD #3199 | 57.63% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Lagoon Views 2 | DLD #2926 | 52.27% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Lagoon Views 7 | DLD #2946 | 44.89% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Lagoon Views 11 | DLD #3178 | 42.58% built |
| Damac Hills - Gems Estates 1 | DLD #2456 | 42.35% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Lagoon Views 5 | DLD #2944 | 42.25% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Lagoon Views 4 | DLD #2943 | 42.17% built |
| Damac Hills - Golf Greens 1 | DLD #2779 | 40.52% built |
| Damac Hills (2) - Violet 3 | DLD #3222 | 36.2% built |
| Damac Casa | DLD #2801 | 33.55% built |
| Damac Hills (2) - Park Greens 3 | DLD #2857 | 33.11% built |
| Volta Tower | DLD #2782 | 29.26% built |
| Damac Hills (2) - Evergreens | DLD #3092 | 26.43% built |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 2 | DLD #3437 | 14.12% built |
| Damac Riverside Views - Royal 1 | DLD #3667 | 13.97% built |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 3 | DLD #3438 | 12.09% built |
| Damac Riverside Views - Marine 1 | DLD #3372 | 11.8% built |
| Damac Hills - Autograph Collection | DLD #3035 | 9.41% built |
| Damac Riverside Views - Capri 2 | DLD #3664 | 8.33% built |
| Damac Riverside Views - Capri 1 | DLD #3663 | 8.18% built |
| Damac Hills (2) - Elo 2 & Elo 3 | DLD #3122 | 6.36% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Lagoon Views 13 | DLD #3204 | 5.96% built |
| Damac City 2 | DLD #3001 | 5.68% built |
| Damac Riverside - Olive | DLD #3690 | 5.46% built |
| Damac Lagoons - Valencia | DLD #3226 | 5.21% built |
| Damac Islands - Bali 2 | DLD #3490 | 2.79% built |
| Damac Islands - Bali 3 | DLD #3693 | 2.76% built |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 5 | DLD #3502 | 2.61% built |
| Damac Hills - Ivory | DLD #3706 | 0.56% built |
| Damac Islands 2 - Antigua 1 | DLD #4369 | 0.32% built |
| Damac Islands 2 - Tahiti 1 | DLD #4262 | 0.32% built |
| Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 1 | DLD #4294 | 0.18% built |
| Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 2 | DLD #4295 | 0.18% built |
| Damac Islands - The Tropics 1 & 3 & 5 | DLD #4385 | 0% built |
Source: Dubai Land Department Project Status Enquiry (name search “Damac”), 17 Oct 2026.
Master developer of Palm Jumeirah; now building Dubai Islands.
| Project | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Residences Dubai Islands | DLD #2719 | 47.88% built |
| Beach Residences Dubai Islands | DLD #2811 | 28.8% built |
Only projects with “Nakheel” in the registered name appear here; the full Nakheel pipeline (including Palm Jebel Ali) is larger.
Source: Dubai Land Department Project Status Enquiry (name search “Nakheel”), 17 Oct 2026.
Yes. Foreigners, including resident Indians, can buy freehold property in designated areas of Dubai. The money goes from India under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, up to USD 250,000 per person per financial year.
Property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa. Off-plan homes in DLD-approved projects count, and mortgaged homes qualify with a bank NOC. A 2-year investor visa is available for completed homes with a title deed.
For a resident Indian, yes: rent from Dubai is part of your worldwide income and is taxed in India. The UAE does not tax it, so there is no foreign tax credit. Declare the property in Schedule FA of your return.
Search its project number on the Dubai Land Department’s Project Status Enquiry. It shows the developer, the registered units, construction progress and the escrow account. Every Dubai project on our site lists its DLD number.
