Guides
UAE mortgage guides
Clear, practical answers to the questions buyers actually ask — borrowing power, deposits, costs, pre-approval, and finance for non-residents.
UAE Mortgage Guide 2026
Buying property in the UAE with a mortgage? Learn how much you can borrow, down payment requirements, mortgage fees, documents, timelines, and how the UAE mortgage process works in 2026.
Updated June 2026 · 8 min read
Process
UAE Mortgage Pre-Approval Guide
Learn how UAE mortgage pre-approval works, how long it takes, what banks check, what documents are needed, and why buyers should get pre-approved before viewing properties.
Updated June 2026 · 3 min read
Costs & fees
UAE Mortgage Fees Explained
Buying property in the UAE with a mortgage? Learn the main mortgage fees, government charges, bank costs, valuation fees, insurance, and upfront costs to budget for.
Updated June 2026 · 4 min read
Non-residents
Non-Resident Mortgages in the UAE
Can non-residents get a mortgage in the UAE? Learn how non-resident mortgages work, down payment requirements, documents, bank criteria, timelines, and key things to know before buying.
Updated June 2026 · 3 min read
Deposits & LTV
How Much Down Payment Do You Need?
Learn how much down payment you need to buy property in the UAE, including resident, UAE national, non-resident, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirate mortgage requirements.
Updated June 2026 · 4 min read