Ready Apartments for Sale in Dubai
Quick answer
Ready apartments in Dubai are completed units you can view before buying and move into, or rent out, as soon as the transfer completes at a DLD trustee office. A cash purchase typically transfers in 2–6 weeks, and a mortgage purchase takes longer. Expect about 6–7% in fees on top of the price, and a developer NOC confirming that service charges are paid.
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Key facts
- Live listings
- 30
- Live asking prices
- AED 1,300,000 – AED 52,500,000
- Typical cash transfer time
- 2–6 weeks
- Fees on top of price
- About 6–7%
- Required from seller
- Developer NOC, clear title
- Mortgage
- Up to 80% LTV for resident expats under AED 5M
30 Ready Apartments for Sale in Dubai Listed Now
1BR Furnished Apartment for Sale in Botanica Tower Dubai Marina | Distress Deal
2BR + Maid Apartment for Sale in Mayfair Residency Business Bay | Canal View
3BR Apartment 100th Floor with Private Pool for Sale in Bayz 101 Business Bay | Burj Khalifa View
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Best Areas for Ready Apartments in Dubai
| Area | Typical asking price | Why buyers choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | AED 900K – 15M | Deep resale market, Metro and tram |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 1.3M – 30M+ | Established towers, strong short-let demand |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | AED 450K – 2M | Value prices and high tenant demand |
| Business Bay | AED 750K – 10M | Central location next to Downtown |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | AED 650K – 3M | Metro access, lower price per sq ft than the Marina |
Indicative bands, not live availability. Confirm the unit's price, service charges and condition before deciding.
How to Buy a Ready Apartment in Dubai
Agree the price and sign Form F (the RERA memorandum of understanding), usually with a 10% security cheque. The seller obtains a developer NOC, the buyer arranges funds or mortgage approval, and both parties complete the transfer at a DLD trustee office, where the new title deed is issued. If the unit is tenanted, the existing Ejari lease passes to you with the property.
Ready vs Off-Plan Apartments
A ready apartment lets you inspect the unit, building management and real service charges, start earning rent immediately and use standard mortgages. Off-plan spreads payments and can cost less per sq ft, but you wait for handover. Buyers who need a home or income now usually choose ready; buyers with a longer horizon often compare both.
Buying Costs in Dubai
On top of the price, budget about 6–7%: the 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee plus a AED 580 admin fee, the AED 4,000 + VAT registration trustee fee, and agency commission of typically 2% + VAT. With a mortgage, add 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290 for mortgage registration, along with bank valuation and arrangement fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A cash purchase of a ready apartment typically completes in 2–6 weeks from signing Form F, mostly waiting for the developer NOC. With a mortgage, allow 4–8 weeks for valuation and final bank approval. Transfer happens in one appointment at a DLD trustee office.
- Ready apartments in Dubai start from roughly AED 400K–500K for studios in value areas and rise past AED 10M for large units in Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah. Ready apartments listed on this page currently range from AED 1,300,000 to AED 52,500,000.
- Yes. The existing Ejari-registered lease transfers with the property, and the tenant keeps their rights under Dubai tenancy law until the lease ends. Ask for the lease, the rent payment record and the security deposit details before signing.
- The no-objection certificate confirms the seller has paid all service charges and has no dues to the developer, and is required before the DLD will transfer the title. Developers charge a fee for it, commonly AED 500–5,000 plus VAT, usually paid by the seller.