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Dubai unifies property and residency services into one streamlined system for faster approvals
International
Published on 24 April 2026
One portal now connects land deals and residency steps
Dubai has merged real estate and residency services into a single system through cooperation between the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs and the Dubai Land Department. The move is designed to streamline applications, cut processing times, and improve coordination for residents and investors navigating property and residency requirements.
- Dubai links real estate and residency services under one system
- Joint effort by identity and foreign affairs and Dubai Land Department
- Expected to reduce processing time and improve coordination
- Designed to simplify steps for residents and investors
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