The eight steps
Shortlist and view, agree price, sign Form F (MOU) with a 10% deposit, seller applies for the developer NOC, book the trustee office appointment, pay the 4% DLD fee and manager's cheques, receive the title deed, then hand over keys. Cash deals close in 2–4 weeks, mortgaged deals in 4–8.
Budget for Arabian Ranches
At AED 1,900 per sqft, a typical unit here transacts near AED 1,482,000. Add 4% DLD, ~AED 4,200 trustee fee, 2% agency and 0.25% mortgage registration if financed.
Arabian Ranches at a glance
Arabian Ranches is an established villa community for families seeking space and schools. Buying sits at AED 1,900 per sqft — roughly AED 1,482,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 200,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,151 a night at 62% occupancy, around AED 260,471 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 359,450 — a 38% uplift.
