Dubai property, from the first question to the keys

I am Dmitrii Orlov. I help people buy, sell and rent out property in Dubai: off-plan and resale, with mortgage and paperwork handled. Every deal goes through FOR YOU Real Estate, a licensed Dubai agency. English and Russian.

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Dmitrii Orlov, property consultant in Dubai
FOR YOU Real EstateLicensed agency, ORN 37533
6+ years in real estateEnglish and Russian

Developers FOR YOU works with directly

AldarEllingtonImtiazBinghattiCityviewAccorAbraRevolution

A shortlist of off-plan projects that pass my checks

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24 hshortlist with prices and plans
0 AEDfee to you, the developer pays
  • Developer track record and escrow checked
  • Launch price compared with DLD sales nearby
  • An exit plan: resale before handover or rent

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6+
years in real estate, the last one in Dubai
557
deals closed by the FOR YOU team
AED 897M
in property sold by FOR YOU
250+
partner brokers who bring buyers to our listings

On sale right now

A few units from our current stock of 199 properties for sale. Each one has a DLD permit; the full list with photos and layouts is on our catalogue site.

Full catalogue

Top 5 for November

Every month I pick five projects and resale units I would show my own family: a fair price against registered deals, a developer with a track record, a clear way out. Tell me your budget and goal and I will send the list to WhatsApp or Telegram within a day.

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Four off-plan projects in each budget, with photos, layouts and payment plans. Updated every morning.

What you can buy in Dubai

Foreigners buy freehold in designated areas: off-plan on a payment plan, or ready with rent from the first month.

Buy
Apartments
Apartments

Studios to four-bedroom units and penthouses, in towers with pools, gyms and concierge.

Most liquid
Villas and townhouses
Villas and townhouses

Family homes in gated communities with parks, schools and clubs.

In short supply
Branded residences
Branded residences

Homes run by hotel brands such as Accor, Marriott or Four Seasons.

About 30% premium
Offices and retail
Offices and retail

Offices, shops and showrooms leased to companies or used by your own business.

Longer leases

Why Dubai, in five numbers

The full picture
4.8M
residents

+227,000 since January 2026, despite the regional conflict

917bn
AED of sales in 2025

an all-time record: 270,000+ deals

6.5-7%
net rental yield

against 2.6 to 3.8% gross in European capitals

0%
tax on rent and gains

a one-off 4% registration fee at purchase

10yrs
Golden Visa

for property from AED 2 million, family included

What is your property worth today?

Send the basics and I will come back with a price range based on registered DLD sales in your building and what is listed against you right now. Free, no obligation to list with me.

  • Real transactions in your building and community, not asking prices
  • Competing listings and how long they have been on the market
  • A price to list at and a price to expect, with a timeline
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Estimate. Upfront cash includes the down payment, 4% DLD, trustee and mortgage registration, 2% agency fee and up to 1% bank fee with VAT. Rates change with EIBOR and differ by bank.

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One deal from our practice

UH East by Ellington, JLT
2-bedroom, 135 m² in UH East by Ellington, JLT

Bought off-plan on a 70/30 plan, resold before handover

February 2024bought for AED 2,545,000
January 2026resold for AED 3,100,000
+36%
on invested capital in 23 months
AED 493K
net profit after a 2% commission
17%
a year, annualised

About half of the price plus the 4% DLD fee had been paid by resale. Closed before the 2026 conflict. Past results do not guarantee future returns.

Dmitrii Orlov
Dmitrii OrlovProperty consultant, FOR YOU Real Estate

Hello, I am Dmitrii

I have worked in real estate for over six years. In St Petersburg I went from agent to running a sales team of 35 to 60 people, then headed sales at a developer-side company. Since 2026 I work in Dubai at FOR YOU Real Estate, where I run off-plan, resale and international partners.

What I bring to a client is simple: I check every price against registered deals, I say so when a unit is not worth it, and I stay on the deal until the keys and the first tenant.

FOR YOU REAL ESTATE L.L.CLicensed Dubai agency
1230242Trade licence
37533RERA ORN
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Questions clients ask

Can a foreigner buy property in Dubai?

Yes. Foreigners can buy freehold property in designated areas such as Dubai Marina, Downtown, Business Bay, JVC, Palm Jumeirah and many more. You do not need residency or a local company, and the title deed is issued in your name.

Do I have to come to Dubai to buy?

No. Off-plan can be bought fully remotely: booking and KYC online, the SPA signed electronically, payments by bank transfer to the project escrow account. For resale you can sign through a power of attorney.

How much does buying cost on top of the price?

For resale, about 6 to 7% with a 2% agency fee: 4% DLD fee, trustee and admin fees, plus mortgage fees if you borrow. For off-plan, mostly the 4% DLD fee, because the developer pays the agency.

Who pays your fee?

On off-plan the developer pays the agency, so you pay nothing extra. On resale the market standard is 2% plus VAT from the buyer. When you sell, the fee is agreed in Form A before we start.

Is my money safe with off-plan?

Off-plan payments go to a project escrow account controlled under Law No. 8 of 2007 and are released to the developer only as construction progresses. Every sale is registered with the Dubai Land Department.

How do I know you are licensed?

Deals are done through FOR YOU Real Estate L.L.C, trade licence 1230242, RERA ORN 37533. You can check the company in the Dubai REST app.

Tell me what you need

A name and a contact are enough. I reply within an hour in working time, in English or Russian, and say honestly whether I can help.

Deals, launches and market notes on Instagram@orlov.dubai
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The Greens, Dubai, UAE

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