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Dubai mortgages, decoded.

LTV ratios, bank shortlist, eligibility for residents and non-residents, total transaction costs, and a calculator that doesn't lie.

Direct answer
UAE residents can borrow up to 80% LTV on a first property under AED 5M (65% above), 25-year tenor, with rates from 4.25%. Non-residents can borrow up to 50% LTV at slightly higher rates from 5%. Borrower must be under 65 (salaried) or 70 (self-employed) at maturity. Mortgage registration adds 0.25% of loan + AED 290 to total transaction cost.

Recommended banks

Emirates NBD
Resident salaried, comprehensive product set
Indicative
4.25 – 4.75%
Mashreq Bank
Self-employed friendly, flexible documentation
Indicative
4.50 – 5.25%
ADCB
First-time buyer programmes, salary transfer perks
Indicative
4.30 – 4.80%
Dubai Islamic Bank
Sharia-compliant, Murabaha financing
Indicative
4.40 – 4.95%
HSBC
Premier banking clients, multi-currency mortgages
Indicative
4.50 – 5.10%
Standard Chartered
Non-resident eligible, international expat focus
Indicative
5.00 – 5.75%
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Frequently asked

Yes — Mashreq, HSBC, Standard Chartered, and a few others underwrite non-resident mortgages. Maximum LTV is typically 50%. Required: passport, 6-month bank statements, proof of income (employer letter or business documents), and DLD pre-approval.

Up to 25 years for salaried residents. Borrower must be under 65 (salaried) or 70 (self-employed) at maturity.

Resident salaried: Emirates ID, passport, 6-month bank statements, salary certificate, latest payslip, and trade licence (if self-employed). Non-residents: passport, 6-month statements, proof of income, and a valid visa to any country.

Pre-approval: 5–10 working days. Final approval after property valuation: another 1–2 weeks. Total time-to-funds is typically 4 weeks once you've selected a property.

Variable rates are 4.25 to 5.75% depending on bank, LTV, and credit profile. Fixed-period rates (1–3 years fixed) typically run 0.25–0.50% below variable.

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