LUXURY & BRANDED RESIDENCES

Prime Dubai property from US$1 million,
handled end to end.

Homes in Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Hills Estate, and branded residences such as Mr. C, EDITION and Mandarin Oriental. From selection to contract, DLD registration and handover by Power of Attorney, then rental management, resale and succession. One RERA-registered broker, one point of contact — in English, Arabic or Japanese.

RERA-registered broker (ORN 45514) English · Arabic · Japanese Buy remotely by Power of Attorney Fees published, paid on completion
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OUR STANCE

The higher the price, the more there is to verify.

What matters in a high-value purchase is not the glossy presentation but checking and documenting every detail of title, payment, registration and the management contract.

Before we are a company that sells property, we are on the side that protects your assets.

A developer's sales representative works for the seller. We act as your broker, and we stay your point of contact after the purchase — for leasing, resale and succession.

DUBAI PRIME MARKET 2026

Where the prime market stands today.

We treat the market since March 2026 as a separate market. Since March 2026, regional tensions have reduced transaction volumes, and mainstream residential prices have softened by 5–20% in some locations (Knight Frank, July 2026). Sales above US$10 million nevertheless set a new record in the first half of 2026 — although Knight Frank notes that, with a four-to-six-week registration lag, many of those deals were agreed before the escalation. We do not carry the pre-March uptrend forward; we assess the value of your property on post-March transaction data only.
500Home sales above US$10 million in Dubai in 2025 (435 in 2024), worth US$9.05 billion — the most of any city worldwide
296US$10m+ sales in H1 2026 (165 in Q1, 131 in Q2), worth US$5.1 billion, up 14% year on year
175Branded residence schemes in Dubai (68 operating, 107 planned). The UAE holds 19% of the global pipeline; Dubai leads all cities
≈ +3%Knight Frank's forecast for Dubai prime residential prices in 2026 (as of November 2025)

Sources: Knight Frank, "Record-breaking 500 US$10 million+ homes sell in Dubai during 2025" (January 2026) / Knight Frank, "296 US$10 million+ homes sell in Dubai during H1 2026" (July 2026) / Khaleej Times, "Dubai remains world's branded residence capital" (September 2026, citing Knight Frank's The Residence Report 2026-27) / Khaleej Times, "Dubai's prime property market to grow 3% in 2026" (November 2025). US$10 million ≈ AED 36.7 million.

PRIME AREAS

Where the highest-value deals are concentrated.

Counts of US$10m+ sales are from Knight Frank (Q4 2025 and H1 2026). Price levels vary widely by period and property, so we show you comparable values from actual DLD transaction records.

Palm Jumeirah

US$10m+ sales, H1 2026: 50

Beachfront villas and branded residences. Consistently among the top areas for Dubai's highest-value deals.

Dubai Hills Estate

US$10m+ sales, H1 2026: 51 (No. 1)

Large villas around the golf course. Strong family demand; overtook Palm Jumeirah in the first half of 2026.

Palm Jebel Ali

US$10m+ sales, H1 2026: 40

A new man-made island due for completion in 2028. Mostly off-plan today, bought for value on completion.

Downtown Dubai

Around Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall

The centre of branded residences. Deep rental demand, suited to both investment and own use.

Jumeirah, La Mer, Jumeirah Bay

Low-rise and villas on the coast

Q4 2025 saw 16 US$10m+ sales in La Mer and 13 in Jumeirah Second. For those who prefer a quieter coastline.

Emirates Hills, Al Barari, Tilal Al Ghaf

Large-villa communities

Generous plots and greenery. Chosen by families who value privacy.

BRANDED RESIDENCES

Examples of branded residences we handle.

A selection of new (off-plan) projects where we hold direct agreements with the developer. Each page shows price ranges, payment plans and layouts. We also source resale properties in Palm Jumeirah and Downtown, and hotel apartments, on request.

Mr. C Residences Downtown DubaiDowntown Dubai / branded by the Cipriani familyDOWNTOWNThe Residences at Dubai Beach EDITIONDubai Harbour / EDITION brand with a private beachDUBAI HARBOURPalace Residences Creek BlueDubai Creek Harbour / Emaar's Palace hotel brandCREEK HARBOURBAYVIEW by Address ResortsEmaar Beachfront / beachfront branded residenceEMAAR BEACHFRONTTrump Tower DubaiSheikh Zayed Road / Dar Global × TrumpSHEIKH ZAYED ROADMarriott Residences JLTJumeirah Lakes Towers / Marriott brandJLTEllington SandsDubai Islands / design-led developer EllingtonDUBAI ISLANDSMandarin Oriental Residences SaadiyatAbu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island / cultural districtABU DHABIJW Marriott Residences Al MarjanRas Al Khaimah, Al Marjan IslandRAS AL KHAIMAH

Ask us about projects not listed here. Branded residences carry higher service charges than ordinary properties, and the revenue split under hotel-operated rental programmes differs by contract. We give you a side-by-side comparison covering not only the brand, but service charges, operating terms and exit.

FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS

What we do for private clients.

Selection and price verificationWe shortlist by area, brand and budget, then verify pricing against actual DLD transactions (floor, orientation, timing). Off-plan projects with direct developer agreements, plus resale property.
Contract, registration and handover — without travellingA Power of Attorney is notarised online with the UAE notary. We sign the contract, verify payments, register title with the DLD, attend handover and arrange snagging on your behalf.
Ownership structure and Golden VisaPersonal, company or foundation ownership, considered with succession, tax and future resale in mind. We also support the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, available for property of AED 2 million or more.
Rental management and rent remittanceTenant placement, contract, Ejari registration and move-in/out handling (management is 5% of annual rent). For owners without a UAE bank account, we collect and encash tenant cheques under Power of Attorney and remit the rent to your account abroad.
Resale and exit strategyWhen, at what price and to whom. We handle price negotiation, the NOC and the DLD title transfer, and work with your advisers on the tax treatment of the sale in your home country.
SuccessionWith partner UAE law firms, we support drafting, registering and executing a DIFC will. See Succession Support.

Your enquiry is confidential. We do not publish client names or transaction details as references unless you agree.

FEES

Fees are published from the start.

Nothing upfront. Brokerage and placement fees are due on completion.

Initial consultation, selection and price verificationRequirements, shortlist comparison, price check against DLD transaction data
Free
Off-plan (new) brokerageWe are paid by the developer, so there is no cost to you
Free
Resale brokerageSourcing, negotiation, MOU, NOC and DLD title transfer
2% of price
Tenant placementMarketing, tenancy contract, Ejari registration
5% of annual rent (on completion)
Property management (incl. rent collection and remittance)Move-in/out, maintenance coordination, rent collection and remittance, reporting on each payment
5% of annual rent
Power of Attorney, will, company setup, visaNotary and registration costs plus our support fee
Quoted in advance

* Government and third-party costs apply on purchase: the DLD registration fee (4% of the price), trustee office fees and service charges, among others. We confirm the amounts for each property in advance.

PROCESS

From first call to handover.

Free consultation (WhatsApp / online) Shortlist comparison Viewings (in person or by proxy) Negotiation and reservation Power of Attorney Contract, payment, DLD registration Handover and snagging Leasing, resale, succession
WHO WE ARE

A Dubai-based brokerage, founded and run by a Japanese broker.

100+Property transactions to date (sales and leasing)
AED 460m+Cumulative transaction value (≈ US$125 million)
30+Units under management
60+Developer partnerships

Company figures, approximate, as of October 2026.

RERA-registered brokerCompany ORN 45514 / Founder Shunto Suzuki, broker card 62664 / Trade License 1408032
Based in Dubai, three languagesThe founder has lived in Dubai since 2022, led the Japanese desk at a major Dubai brokerage and founded SAMURAI REAL ESTATE in 2024. Our team works in English, Arabic and Japanese
Listed on Property FinderOur current listings are at Listings (with Dubai Land Department advertising permits)
Office209-227 Zalfa Building, Office 209, Al Garhoud, Dubai

See About us and the founder's profile.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Q.Can a foreign national fully own a luxury property in Dubai?
Yes. In designated freehold areas, buyers of any nationality can hold full freehold title, and the main prime areas — Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate and others — are all freehold. Title can be held personally or through a company or foundation.
Q.Does buying a property qualify me for the UAE Golden Visa?
Property worth AED 2 million or more (about US$545,000) is the basic requirement for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa through real estate. Most prime and branded residences exceed this. We support the application, including how off-plan and mortgaged properties are treated and how family members can be included.
Q.Can I complete the purchase without travelling to Dubai?
Yes. A Power of Attorney (POA) can be notarised online with the UAE notary, and we then sign the contract, verify payments, register the title with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and attend handover on your behalf. We are also happy to arrange viewings and tours if you prefer to visit.
Q.What makes a branded residence different from an ordinary luxury home?
A hotel, fashion or lifestyle brand oversees the design and service standards, and most are managed by a hotel operator with services such as a concierge and housekeeping. Service charges are higher as a result, and the revenue split for rental (hotel pool) programmes differs by contract. We recommend comparing the service charges and operating terms alongside the brand itself.
Q.I have heard the market softened after the regional tensions. Is now the right time to buy?
Since March 2026, transaction volumes have fallen and mainstream residential prices have softened in some locations. At the same time, sales above US$10 million set a new record in the first half of 2026 (Knight Frank). Knight Frank itself notes, however, that many of those H1 deals were agreed before the escalation. We therefore treat the market before and after March 2026 as two different markets and assess value using post-March transaction data only. Whether now is the right time depends on your purpose and horizon — we answer with data, not optimism or pessimism.
Q.What are your fees?
For new (off-plan) property we are paid by the developer, so there is no brokerage fee for you. For resale property our fee is 2% of the price. Tenant placement and property management are each 5% of the annual rent. Nothing is paid upfront; all fees are due on completion. Government and third-party costs apply separately, such as the DLD registration fee of 4% of the price.
Q.Can you also help when I sell, or with inheritance?
Yes. When you sell, we find the buyer, negotiate the price and handle the transfer (NOC and DLD title transfer). For inheritance, we work with partner UAE law firms on drafting, registering and executing a DIFC will (see our Succession Support page).

A significant purchase deserves verification at every step.

Start with a free consultation. Tell us your preferred areas, budget and purpose, and we will send you a shortlist comparison and a view on pricing based on actual DLD transaction data.

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* Market data on this page is from published Knight Frank and Khaleej Times material (sources cited in the text). Prices, yields and regulations change. Tax and legal matters are confirmed with partner professionals as needed. SAMURAI REAL ESTATE is a real estate broker registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) / RERA and does not provide financial or investment advice.