Can foreign nationals buy property in Dubai?+
Yes. Dubai Islands is a designated freehold zone, meaning non-UAE nationals can hold full ownership title to villas, townhouses and apartments, not just a leasehold interest.
Is my money protected if I buy off-plan?+
Off-plan payments to registered Dubai developers, including Nakheel, are required by law to go into an escrow account regulated by the Dubai Land Department (RERA). Funds are released to the developer in stages as construction progresses.
What fees should I budget for beyond the purchase price?+
Typically buyers budget for a Dubai Land Department transfer fee (commonly around 4% of the purchase price), a DLD admin fee, and any agency or NOC fees applicable at transfer. Exact figures depend on the final sale terms.
What is Bay Estate and how many homes are there?+
Bay Estate is Nakheel's gated waterfront community on Island E, Dubai Islands, and the first residential community on the island. It comprises around 360 three- and four-bedroom garden villas, attached villas and townhouses, plus beachfront and waterfront plots, across a 654,000 sq m masterplan with 2.4 km of beachfront and 6.5 km of waterfront.
What are Cala, Verda and Agora at Bay Estate?+
They are Bay Estate's three neighbourhoods. Cala is centred on the lagoons, Verda on green spaces and family living, and Agora is the more social, connected neighbourhood close to the beach club, retail and marina.
What is Bay Estate's payment plan?+
Bay Estate is offered on a 20/40/40 payment plan: 20% down payment, 40% paid in instalments across construction, and the remaining 40% due on handover. We'll talk you through the full instalment schedule directly.
Is Bay Estate officially launched?+
Yes. Bay Estate is now officially launched and open for sales across all five unit types. Nakheel's previous Dubai Islands releases have sold out quickly, so early enquiry is recommended to confirm live availability and pricing.
What are the waterfront plots at Bay Estate?+
Alongside the townhouses and villas, Bay Estate includes large waterfront plots where you can design and build your own villa to your own specification, subject to Nakheel's design guidelines. Pricing starts from AED 18M.
Does buying property qualify me for a UAE residency visa?+
Property purchases above certain value thresholds can qualify buyers for a UAE Golden Visa or standard investor visa, subject to current immigration rules at the time of purchase. We can talk you through the latest thresholds directly.
Can I sell my unit before handover?+
Many Dubai off-plan contracts allow resale once a set percentage of the purchase price has been paid, subject to developer NOC and a resale fee. Terms vary by developer and project.
Why enquire now rather than wait?+
Nakheel's recent Dubai Islands releases, including Bay Villas, have sold out quickly after launch. Enquiring now, through Nakheel's official sales partner, means you hear about live availability and pricing directly rather than after the best units are gone.
