United Kingdom

Dubai Mortgage for British Buyers

UK nationals enjoy strong bank acceptance in Dubai. HSBC's UAE arm has a particular preference for UK applicants given the global relationship.

Typical Down Payment

25%

Typical LTV

75%

Banks that lend to British buyers

HSBCStandard CharteredCitibankMashreqENBD

Documentation required

  • British passport
  • Last 6 months UK bank statements
  • Latest 2 P60 / SA302 forms
  • Employment letter or pay-slips
  • UK address proof

Watch-outs for British buyers

  • FX volatility (GBP/AED) affects affordability โ€” fix the rate ahead of exchange when possible.
  • UK BTL portfolios are recognised as income by some banks; confirm before applying.
  • Capital Gains Tax in the UK applies on sale; budget for this in your hold-period maths.

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