Relocating to Dubai
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- Rentals and purchases
- Community and commute mapping
- Visa coordination with HBS Corporate Services
HBS Real Estate · Business Bay, Dubai
A real estate agency in Dubai that stays after the keys.
Residential sales and rentals, off-plan, property management and Golden Visa guidance. RERA-licensed brokerage, ORN 1774; transactions registered at the Dubai Land Department.
In this practice
Who we are
A RERA-licensed brokerage in Business Bay.
HBS Real Estate advises an international clientele — investors, expatriates relocating to the UAE and companies — on Dubai property, from Office 102, U-Bora Tower. Small enough to know every file; part of a group large enough to manage what follows.
We work on both sides of the market: buyers and tenants looking for the right property in the right community, and owners who want to sell, let or hand over management. More than 100 listings are online at listings.hbsdubai.com.
Because HBS also runs a corporate services and accounting practice, a purchase through a company, the residence visa attached to it and the books afterwards are handled in the same office. We do not give tax advice for your country of residence; we work with your adviser there.
- Downtown and Business Bay
- Dubai Marina and JBR
- Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Hills and Creek Harbour
- JVC and emerging communities
- Programmes by Emaar, Sobha, DAMAC, Danube, Deyaar
Developers
Access to the best projects and exclusive units.
Launch allocations, exclusive units and resale opportunities across the developers that matter in Dubai.
HBS Real Estate has been recognised as a top-performing agency by several major Dubai developers, among them Emaar and Deyaar. That standing is what gives our clients early access to launches and to units that never reach the open market.
- EMAAR
- DEYAAR
- ELLINGTON
- IMTIAZ
- ZIMAYA
- SELECT GROUP
- DAMAC
- SOBHA
Developer names describe the programmes we market. They do not imply an exclusive or official partnership unless stated in writing.
Services
Six services, one team, one licence.
Each service is delivered by the same team, under the same RERA licence, with one point of contact.
- 01
Buying
Search brief, annotated shortlist, viewings in person or by live video, negotiation, checks at the Dubai Land Department, transfer and handover. For a home or an investment.
- 02
Selling
A valuation built on DLD transaction records and comparable listings, marketing on the main portals, qualified viewings and negotiation. We tell you when to wait.
- 03
Renting
For tenants: a shortlist matched to budget and commute, Ejari registration and move-in. For landlords: tenant screening, contract and renewals.
- 04
Off-plan
Programmes by Emaar, Sobha, DAMAC, Danube and Deyaar, among others. Payment-plan analysis; project and escrow registration checked with the DLD. On off-plan the developer pays the commission (market practice).
- 05
Property management
For owners abroad: tenant screening, Ejari contract, rent collection, maintenance, inspections, re-letting and regular statements. More than 500 units under management.
- 06
Golden Visa through property
Eligibility checked before you buy: property registered at the DLD for AED 2 million or more. The ten-year residence application is then prepared with HBS Corporate Services, processed via the DLD and issued by the ICP.
For investors
Buying from abroad, with figures you can check.
We work with comparable rents, service charges, developer track records and DLD transaction records, community by community. We do not guarantee any return.
01
Figures before adjectives
Each recommendation comes with comparable rents, the service-charge history and the DLD transaction record for the building.
02
A structure that fits
Personal name, offshore holding or free zone company: the visa, succession and tax implications are mapped with HBS Corporate Services, in coordination with your adviser at home.
03
Managed after purchase
Your property is let, maintained and reported on without you flying in. One contact in Dubai, one statement.
1774
RERA office registration number (ORN)
500+
Units under management
5.0
Google rating, 124 reviews (HBS Real Estate profile)
HBS figures, September 2026. Google rating as of September 2026, HBS Real Estate profile.
How it works
A purchase in four steps.
Studio or portfolio, the sequence is the same, and you always know which step you are on.
Brief
A first call: objective, budget, timing, and whether a company or a visa is part of the plan.
Shortlist and viewings
An annotated shortlist, viewed in person or by live video, followed by a written recommendation.
Offer to transfer
Negotiation, memorandum of understanding, checks, financing coordination and transfer at the Dubai Land Department.
After the keys
Letting, management, Golden Visa and, where relevant, accounting: all within the group.
Who we work with
Three situations, three ways to start.
Choose the one that describes you and open the conversation.
Investing from abroad
You want a Dubai property with a documented yield and someone on site.
- Off-plan and resale
- Yield and service-charge analysis
- Property management
Owner or landlord
You already own in Dubai and want the property sold, let or managed properly.
- Valuation on DLD data
- Marketing and tenant screening
- Full management
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What clients ask us before they buy. Ask us the rest.
What does RERA-licensed mean?
RERA, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, is the arm of the Dubai Land Department that regulates property professionals in Dubai. A licensed brokerage holds an office registration number (ORN) and each of its agents a broker card (BRN). HBS Real Estate is registered under ORN 1774. You can check the number in the DLD’s Dubai REST app before signing anything.
How does HBS select the properties it shows you?
From your objective, budget and timing, an adviser builds an annotated shortlist: community, developer, service charges, comparable rents and Dubai Land Department data. For off-plan, we check that the project and its escrow account are registered. We also tell you what we would not recommend. Viewings take place in person or by live video, with the same documents either way.
What costs should I budget when buying in Dubai?
The main item is the Dubai Land Department transfer fee, 4% of the price, plus registration fees, the trustee fee and the agency commission (2% is market practice). Financed purchases add a mortgage registration fee. On off-plan, the commission is paid by the developer. HBS gives you a written cost breakdown before any offer; rates are confirmed at the time of purchase.
What does HBS property management include?
Marketing and tenant screening, the Ejari-registered tenancy contract, rent collection, maintenance, check-in and check-out inspections, then re-letting. The owner receives regular statements wherever they live. The service is designed for investors who buy from abroad and want one contact in Dubai. Fees are stated in writing before the management mandate is signed.
How does the Golden Visa through property work?
The property-investor Golden Visa is a ten-year residence visa granted to the owner of property registered with the Dubai Land Department for a value of at least AED 2 million. The file is processed through the DLD and the visa issued by the ICP. HBS Real Estate checks eligibility before you buy, then prepares the application for you and your family. Criteria in force in September 2026, subject to change.
Is buying off-plan safe in Dubai?
Off-plan payments go into an escrow account opened in the project’s name and supervised by the Dubai Land Department, and are released as construction progresses. This framework reduces risk without removing it: the developer, the location and the payment plan matter more than the brochure. HBS guarantees no return and tells you which projects it sets aside.
Contact HBS Real Estate
Tell us about your property project.
Buying, selling, renting, investing or handing over management. An adviser replies during office hours, usually the same day.
Also at HBS
Buying through a company, or relocating?
HBS Corporate Services forms the company, prepares the residence visas, the bank file and the accounts, in the same office. HBS is not a financial investment adviser; tax information on this site is general.