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
Your 2026 UAE mortgage guide — how much you can borrow, down payment, fees, documents, timelines and how the mortgage process works.
Updated June 2026 · 8 min read
Process
UAE Mortgage Pre-Approval Guide
How UAE mortgage pre-approval works — how long it takes, what banks check, the documents needed and why to get pre-approved before viewing.
Updated June 2026 · 3 min read
Costs & fees
UAE Mortgage Fees Explained
Buying in the UAE with a mortgage? The main fees to budget for — government charges, bank costs, valuation, insurance and other upfront costs.
Updated June 2026 · 4 min read
Non-residents
Non-Resident Mortgages in the UAE
Can non-residents get a UAE mortgage? How non-resident mortgages work — down payment, documents, bank criteria and timelines to know before buying.
Updated June 2026 · 3 min read
Deposits & LTV
How Much Down Payment Do You Need?
How much down payment you need to buy property in the UAE — resident, UAE national and non-resident requirements across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Updated June 2026 · 4 min read