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First-Time Buyer Financing
Comprehensive mortgage and financing intelligence for first-time property buyers in Dubai LTV thresholds, eligibility requirements, preferred lenders and structuring strategies.
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Key Parameters
What You Need to Know
UAE residents purchasing their first property may access up to 80% LTV for properties priced below AED 5M.
A minimum down payment of 20% is required for properties under AED 5M; 30% for properties above this threshold.
Comprehensive mortgage pre-approval from a UAE-licensed bank is strongly recommended prior to making an offer.
First-time buyers benefit from the full suite of UAE mortgage products including fixed, variable and offset structures.
Eligibility Criteria
Standard Qualifying Requirements
- 1
UAE-resident salaried professional or self-employed individual
- 2
Minimum monthly income: AED 15,000 (salaried) / AED 25,000 (self-employed)
- 3
Minimum age: 21 years; Maximum age at maturity: 65 years (salaried) / 70 years (self-employed)
- 4
No outstanding personal debts exceeding 50% of net income
- 5
Minimum 6 months UAE employment history (some lenders require 12 months)
Expert Strategy
MRK’s Recommended Approach
First-time buyers in Dubai benefit from a wide selection of competitive mortgage products. Engage a UAE-qualified mortgage broker to compare offerings across all major UAE banks. Consider off-plan payment plans as a complementary pathway many premium developments offer 50/50 or 60/40 structures with post-handover payment flexibility.
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