A practical, step-by-step guide for Indian NRIs who own Dubai property and want to sell — without flying to the UAE.
Millions of Indians own property in Dubai — bought during the 2020–2023 boom, as investment, or as a residence during working years. Many are now looking to exit, repatriate funds, or upgrade to newer projects. The good news: you do not need to visit Dubai to sell.
Before anything else, locate your original Title Deed or Oqood (if off-plan) certificate. If you have lost it, you can request a duplicate from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) via the Dubai REST app with your passport number and property details.
As an India-based seller, you have two options for the POA:
⚠️ Important: The POA must specifically mention "Sale of Real Estate" and ideally reference the property by address and Title Deed number. General POAs are no longer accepted by DLD for property transactions.
Your RERA-licensed agent will prepare Form A — the official listing agreement. As an overseas seller, you sign this digitally or via your POA holder. No listing can legally commence without a signed Form A.
Your agent coordinates professional photography in Dubai and lists the property across all major UAE portals and international platforms. You approve the listing content before it goes live.
Your Dubai-based agent handles all viewings. Offers are presented to you via WhatsApp or email. You review and approve before any MOU is signed.
Once a buyer is found, a Memorandum of Understanding is prepared. Both parties sign, and the buyer pays a 10% security deposit. Your POA holder signs the MOU on your behalf if required.
Your agent applies for a No Objection Certificate from the developer. This confirms all service charges are paid and the developer has no objection to the sale. Timeline: 1–4 weeks depending on developer.
Your POA holder attends the DLD Trustee Office with the buyer to complete the transfer. Sale proceeds go to your UAE bank account. Per DLD 2026 regulations, the account must be in the name on the Title Deed.
The UAE does not charge capital gains tax. However, India taxes capital gains on overseas property sales:
💡 TIP: Engage a CA in India before completing the sale to plan the tax treatment and repatriation strategy. Funds can be repatriated to India through normal banking channels under FEMA regulations.
Once funds are in your UAE bank account, you can transfer to your Indian NRO or NRE account via SWIFT. NRI funds received from overseas property sale are freely repatriable from an NRO account up to USD 1 million per financial year, subject to CA certification and FEMA compliance.
Our RERA-licensed team handles everything remotely. No travel required.
⚠️ All information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Property regulations subject to change. IA Wealth Real Estate LLC — RERA No. 52591.