How to buy Dubai property remotely — POA, escrow, DLD

You can buy Dubai property fully remotely: you grant a power of attorney (POA), payment runs through a protected escrow account, and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) registers ownership and issues the Title Deed. A typical deal takes 2–4 weeks; presence in the UAE is not required at every stage.

Step 1. Sourcing and reservation

We agree the property to your goal and budget, vet the developer and the legal status. The unit is reserved with a deposit and a reservation form; for off-plan, the payment plan is fixed.

Step 2. Power of attorney (POA)

To avoid flying in for every signature, a power of attorney is granted to a trusted representative (often the agency's or a lawyer's). The POA is notarised and legalised; after that the deal can run remotely.

Step 3. Payment via escrow

For off-plan, funds go to the project's escrow account under regulator oversight — the developer draws them as construction progresses. For ready property, settlement runs through a protected mechanism at handover.

Step 4. DLD registration

Ownership is registered at the DLD and you receive an electronic Title Deed. Then utilities are connected and, if needed, the Golden Visa and rental management follow.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy a Dubai apartment without coming in?

Yes. Via a power of attorney (POA), escrow and online DLD registration the deal runs fully remotely.

Are payments safe in a remote deal?

Yes: for off-plan funds go to a regulator-supervised escrow account, and ownership is recorded in the government DLD registry.

How long does a remote deal take?

Usually 2–4 weeks from reservation to title registration, depending on the property and document readiness.

How to buy property in Dubai remotely

Step 1. Sourcing and reservation

Step 2. Power of attorney (POA)

Step 3. Payment via escrow

Step 4. DLD registration

Frequently asked questions

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