Easier path to owning a home in Dubai: New scheme offers first-time buyers big discounts and flexible fees

Dubai Land Department introduced First-Time Home Buyer Programme on July 2, 2025. This initiative offers priority access and flexible payment options. Buyers can get discounts on properties up to AED 5 million. Residents over 18 without prior Dubai property ownership are eligible. Developers report high interest, especially for homes below AED 1.5 million.