So, you’ve been scrolling through property listings at 2 AM, convincing yourself that someday, just maybe, you’ll own a slice of this glittering city. Well, that “someday” might’ve just become a lot more doable.

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Dubai has officially launched the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, and it’s basically the golden ticket for anyone dreaming of owning their own home

This new initiative, launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is designed to help first-time homeowners get on the property ladder without the usual headache (and wallet ache).

It’s packed with juicy perks like:

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• Priority access to brand-new property launches.
• Preferential pricing on units (yes, discounts!) on properties up to AED 5 million.
• Custom mortgage solutions from top banks.

Basically, it’s your chance to buy smart and early, with the government and the market on your side.

 

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If you’re over 18, live in the UAE, and have never owned a freehold property in Dubai, this might be for you

This programme isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a full-on real estate power move. Whether you’re buying a starter flat or your future dream home, you’ll get:

• Early bird access to new off-plan launches.
• Smoother (and smarter) mortgage options from banks like Emirates NBD, Mashreq, and DIB, to name a few.
• Preferential prices from Dubai’s biggest developers like Emaar, DAMAC, Nakheel, Azizi, and more.

Why is Dubai doing this, you might be wondering? Well, there are 2 main reasons:

• Dubai wants more people to own a piece of the city
• And it supports some serious long-term goals, like the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33

Head over to the Dubai Land Department website, where you’ll find all the details on how to register, share your property preferences, and connect with partner developers and banks

You’ll need to:

• Be 18 or older
• Be a UAE resident
• Not currently owning any freehold residential property in Dubai

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