Buying property in Dubai from Dhaka: budgeting the full purchase
A guide for a Gulshan or Banani-based investor in Dhaka on budgeting a Dubai off-plan purchase end to end, with FAUCHON Résidences and Coastal Haven as examples.
Investors based in Gulshan or Banani generally want a full picture of cost before they ever discuss a specific unit, and this guide leads with exactly that: how to budget a Dubai off-plan purchase properly, then how the reservation itself works.
Budgeting the full purchase
Our guide to budgeting for an off-plan purchase breaks the total cost into its parts, and our due-diligence checklist covers what to verify before committing any funds. In short: the unit price, a 4% DLD registration fee, Oqood registration confirmed in the contract, and any developer administrative fees, all priced in dirhams. Individuals pay no local tax on rental income or capital gains in the UAE, and every off-plan payment sits in an escrow account controlled by the Dubai Land Department.
A reservation at FAUCHON Résidences by Prestige One opens at 20% of the price, with 40% tied to construction and 40% at handover.
From Dhaka to the title deed
- Total the cost, including all fees, in dirhams.
- Choose the project. A central Jumeirah Garden City address suits a buyer prioritising proximity to DIFC; a beachfront unit suits a holiday-home buyer.
- Reserve electronically with a copy of your Bangladeshi passport.
- Transfer the deposit to the project's escrow account, following Bangladesh Bank's applicable foreign exchange procedures, confirmed directly with your bank.
- Register through Oqood, recording the unit against the developer's title.
- Track construction through the DLD's Project Status Enquiry service until handover.
Transferring funds from a Dhaka bank
Dutch-Bangla Bank, BRAC Bank, Standard Chartered Bangladesh and City Bank all process outbound international wires for Bangladesh-based clients, subject to Bangladesh Bank's foreign exchange regulations. Have a valid passport, proof of address, the signed sale agreement with escrow details, and a source-of-funds explanation ready before initiating the transfer; confirm current procedures with your bank directly.
Fees and the Dhaka time gap
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
| DLD registration fee | 4% of the price |
| Oqood registration | fixed fee, confirmed in the contract |
| Developer administrative fees | depends on the project |
| Wire charges | depends on your bank |
Orven charges the buyer no commission; our fee comes from the developer. Transactions run through ORVEN REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C S.P.C (Economic License No. CN-6800129, ADRA). Bangladeshi tax treatment of foreign property and rental income should be confirmed with a Bangladeshi tax adviser before you reserve. Dhaka sits two hours behind Dubai year-round.
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Two projects that fit a Dhaka profile
FAUCHON Résidences in Jumeirah Garden City offers studios and one- to three-bedroom homes with an Infinity Oasis pool and a co-working zone, 5 minutes from DIFC, on a 20% reservation, 40% construction, 40% handover plan.
Coastal Haven on Dubai Islands brings beachfront residences and penthouses with an infinity pool and an outdoor cinema, 16 minutes from the airport, on a 20% reservation, 80% handover schedule, financing possible subject to the lender.
Send your budget breakdown request to WhatsApp +971 52 776 1939 or sales@orvenproperties.com and an adviser will confirm the full cost for a specific unit.
What happens after you reserve
Once the reservation deposit clears, the Dubai Land Department records your unit against the developer's title through Oqood, and the rest of the process runs on a set schedule: instalment reminders ahead of each due date, construction progress verified through the DLD's public registry rather than developer updates alone, and a WhatsApp line to your adviser for anything specific to your contract. Dhaka buyers who have already worked through our budgeting and due-diligence guides at the reservation stage typically find few surprises later, since every fee and milestone is confirmed in writing before the first payment leaves Bangladesh. A visit to Dubai remains optional throughout, arranged only if and when you want one.
A note on pace: nothing about buying from Dhaka needs to move faster than you want it to. Some buyers reserve within days of a first conversation once the budget and project are confirmed; others take several weeks comparing units before committing. Your adviser works at whichever pace suits you, without pressure to decide before you are ready, and confirms current availability and pricing each time you check back in.
Your adviser also flags anything in the sale agreement that departs from what was discussed by phone or WhatsApp, so nothing in the final paperwork comes as a surprise once you are ready to sign.
FAQ
What is the full cost of buying, beyond the unit price? The 4% DLD registration fee, Oqood registration as a fixed fee confirmed in the contract, and any developer administrative fees; our budgeting guide breaks each down.
Do I need to visit Dubai before reserving from Dhaka? No. The reservation, sale agreement and escrow payment can all be completed remotely.
What should I check before paying a reservation deposit? That the project is DLD-registered and that funds go to an escrow account, not directly to the developer; our due-diligence checklist covers the full list.
How is Dubai rental income taxed for a Bangladeshi resident? This depends on your individual circumstances and current Bangladeshi tax rules; confirm the specifics with a Bangladeshi tax adviser.
Can a UAE bank finance part of the price for a Dhaka buyer? Some non-residents qualify, subject to the lender's approval and a valuation of the unit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the full cost of buying, beyond the unit price?
The 4% DLD registration fee, Oqood registration as a fixed fee confirmed in the contract, and any developer administrative fees; our budgeting guide breaks each down.
Do I need to visit Dubai before reserving from Dhaka?
No. The reservation, sale agreement and escrow payment can all be completed remotely.
What should I check before paying a reservation deposit?
That the project is DLD-registered and that funds go to an escrow account, not directly to the developer; our due-diligence checklist covers the full list.
How is Dubai rental income taxed for a Bangladeshi resident?
This depends on your individual circumstances and current Bangladeshi tax rules; confirm the specifics with a Bangladeshi tax adviser.
Can a UAE bank finance part of the price for a Dhaka buyer?
Some non-residents qualify, subject to the lender's approval and a valuation of the unit.
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