Arjan, Dubai: What Buyers Check Before Making an Offer

The Short Answer

What Arjan Is Like

Checks on the Building

Costs Beyond the Price

If You Plan to Rent It Out

Questions to Ask Before You Offer

Next Steps

Banke UAE · Dubai Areas Arjan, Dubai: What Buyers Check Before Making an Offer Arjan is a residential area in Dubailand, set between Al Barsha South and the major roads that run through that part of Dubai. It is a freehold area, so overseas buyers can generally buy there, and it is known mainly for mid-rise apartment buildings. This Banke UAE guide sets out what

to check before you make an offer on a home in Arjan, from the building and the developer to service charges and the rental contract. It gives no prices or yields, because those change and should come from current listings and Dubai Land Department data. The Short Answer Arjan suits buyers who want a newer apartment in a quieter, mainly residential part of Dubai and

are comfortable with a drive to Dubai Marina, Downtown or Business Bay. It is less suited to buyers who want a walkable, café-lined neighbourhood on day one. As with any Dubai area, the quality of the individual building matters more than the area name. What Arjan Is Like Arjan is part of the wider Dubailand master plan. Most of the stock is apartment buildings of

varying heights, with some hotel apartments and a smaller number of townhouses. Buildings were delivered by different developers over several years, so two towers a few minutes apart can differ a lot in finish, amenities and how well they are managed. Location. Check the real driving time to your workplace or school at the hours you would travel, not the distance on a map. Surroundings.

Visit on a weekday evening and a weekend. Look at traffic, noise, nearby building sites and what is within walking distance. Mix of owners and tenants. A building with many investor-owned units can feel different from one with mostly owner-occupiers. Checks on the Building Handover status. Is the building complete and handed over, or off-plan? For off-plan, ask what the sale and purchase agreement says

about delays and refunds, and confirm the project is registered with the Dubai Land Department. Condition. Look at lifts, corridors, the pool and gym, parking and the lobby. Poorly kept common areas often point to management problems. Parking and storage. Confirm how many spaces come with the unit and whether they are allocated in the title documents. Facilities. Check that the amenities in the brochure

exist and are open to residents. Costs Beyond the Price Ask for the current service charge per square foot and the service charge statement for the building. Ask what it covers, and whether district cooling or other utilities are billed separately. Budget for the Dubai Land Department transfer fee, agent commission, mortgage costs if you borrow, and the cost of furnishing if you will live

there. Get each figure from the DLD, the seller or the lender in writing rather than relying on a general rule of thumb. If You Plan to Rent It Out Compare asking rents for the exact building and unit type on live listings, and check what rents are registered on Ejari. Ask whether the unit is currently tenanted, on what contract and until when. A

tenanted unit comes with that tenancy. Remember rent increases at renewal are governed by the Dubai rental rules and the RERA index, so current rent may not rise as fast as the market headlines. Allow for vacancy between tenants and for repairs. Rental income is never guaranteed. Questions to Ask Before You Offer Who is the developer, and what else have they delivered? Who manages

the building and how are service charges set? Are there unpaid service charges on the unit? If there is a mortgage on the unit, how will it be settled at transfer? What do comparable units in the same building sell for? Next Steps Shortlist two or three buildings, view them at different times of day, and compare them on the same checklist. If you would

like help, speak to the Banke UAE team with your budget and what you need from the home. Our Dubai Land Department and RERA guidance is a good starting point for the paperwork. Disclaimer: This article is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules, fees and procedures change, so confirm current details with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before you commit

money. Examples are illustrations, not promises of returns.