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Licensed Dubai real estate brokerage
Keepers of exceptional homes in Dubai.
Off-plan and ready homes for buyers from around the world. Every cost shown upfront, off-plan payments protected by escrow.
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RERA ORN 65142 · DLD-registered brokerage
Your money goes to DLD escrow, never to us
Every cost shown before you reserve
Buy remotely, from anywhere
Buying from abroad
Buy in Dubai without flying to Dubai
Five steps, all of them possible remotely. Come and see the home whenever you want to, not because the process needs it.
Shortlist
3–5 projects with full costs and our honest view of each.
Reserve remotely
Pay into the project's DLD-registered escrow account, never to an agent.
Sign and register
Sign the SPA digitally; we handle the DLD registration.
Handover and beyond
Snagging, keys, letting or resale when you are ready.
No surprises
What you will actually pay
Most agencies show only the price. We show every fee before you reserve, in your currency.
Example · ready apartment
Purchase priceAED [2,000,000]
DLD transfer fee · 4%AED [80,000]
Trustee and registrationAED [·····]
Agency fee · resale onlyAED [·····]
Service charge · per yearAED [·····]
Total to complete≈ €[000,000]
Indicative. Fees confirmed in writing before you reserve.
How your money is protected
Escrow, by law
Off-plan payments go into an escrow account registered with the Dubai Land Department and are released to the developer by construction stage.
Never to us
We never take buyers’ money into our own or a personal account.
Verify before you pay
Payment details sent by email? Call us on a number from this website before transferring.
Why Castellan
A brokerage that shows you everything
Licensed and registered
RERA-registered brokerage, ORN 65142. Every listing carries its DLD advertising permit.
Every cost upfront
Fees, charges and payment plans in writing before you reserve.
Buy from anywhere
Video calls, digital signing and remote registration, wherever you live.
One team, start to finish
From the first call to handover, letting or resale.
Questions our buyers ask
Straight answers
Can I buy property in Dubai as a non-resident?
Yes. Foreign buyers can own freehold property in Dubai's designated freehold areas, with no residence requirement.
How are my off-plan payments protected?
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What does buying cost on top of the price?
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Can property give me a UAE residence visa?
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Do I have to travel to Dubai to complete the purchase?
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How do you get paid?
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Twenty minutes, no obligation. You leave with a clear view of what fits your budget, even if the answer is 'not yet'.