The Dubai Land Department’s 2025 reforms now require digital title deeds, mandatory escrow accounts for off plan projects, and full online pricing indices,meaning buyers can’t fly in blind.  • As of Feb 1, 2025, buyers must pay the 4 % registration fee and ~2 % broker commission up front, not financed through mortgages.  • Freehold zones have been expanded, allowing more nationals and non nationals access to investment opportunities in previously restricted areas.  Dubai’s investment appeal i