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Dubai property, seen clearly.
Private advice on buying, selling and holding property in Dubai, grounded in evidence and kept in confidence.
Search properties- RERA ORN 46392Castilion Realty L.L.C., licensed by the Dubai Land Department
REALM Exclusive MemberPart of the invitation only global network of luxury real estate advisors.
Global Real Estate Investment Strategist of the Year 2026Forbes România RED Global Awards, presented to our Chairman and CEO
Sheikh Zayed Road
Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower
Grade A offices on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Signature Collection
A short list, chosen with care.
Residences we have reviewed closely, from the developer to the documents.
The Signature Collection
Fewer names. More conviction.
Each project here has passed our own review of the developer, the setting and the paperwork behind it.
- Off plan
BEYOND Developments
PASSO by BEYOND
Price on request
- Under construction
Arada
Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah
Price on request
Under constructionNakheel
Como Residences
Price on request
Under constructionBranded residencesOMNIYAT
The Alba Residences, Dorchester Collection
Price on request
Under constructionNakheel
The Beach Collection Villas, Palm Jebel Ali
Price on request
New developments
Projects in progress, read closely.
Off plan and under construction projects we follow, each with verified facts and clear notes on what is still to be confirmed.
The Branded Collection
The name on the door.
Residences where the name on the door is a hotel, a jeweller, a fashion house or a marque. We read the brand agreement before we read the brochure.
- Manchester City FCManchester City Yas Residences by OhanaOhana DevelopmentYas Canal, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Mandarin OrientalMandarin Oriental Residences, SaadiyatAldarSaadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
- AkalaAkala Hotel and ResidencesAradaZa'abeel, between DIFC and Downtown Dubai
- TrumpTrump International Hotel and Tower DubaiDar GlobalSheikh Zayed Road, at the entrance to Downtown Dubai
- FairmontFairmont Residences Al Marjan IslandArdee DevelopmentsAl Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
- Six SensesSix Senses Residences Dubai MarinaSelect GroupDubai Marina, Dubai
- BaccaratBaccarat Hotel and Residences DubaiShamal Holding, with H&H DevelopmentDowntown Dubai
- Karl LagerfeldKarl Lagerfeld VillasTarafMeydan, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
- Jacob & CoFleurs de Jardin by Jacob & CoAMIS GPD DevelopmentDistrict 11, Meydan, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai
- Chelsea FCChelsea Residences by DAMACDAMAC PropertiesDubai Maritime City, Dubai
- Bentley HomeMira Villas designed by Bentley HomeMira DevelopmentsDistrict 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai
- AddressAddress Grand Downtown by NshamaNshamaDowntown Dubai, Dubai
The Castilion approach
Advisors first. The property is the last decision.
We work with private clients, families and investors on single residences and on larger transactions: plots, whole buildings and developer mandates. Each brief receives the same rigour.
Counsel before inventory
We start with what you want to achieve, and only then look at buildings. Sometimes the right advice is to wait, or to look elsewhere.
Evidence over enthusiasm
Comparable transactions, developer records and future supply carry more weight with us than any brochure. Where something is uncertain, we say so.
Discretion as a default
Your name, your plans and your capital stay private. Many of our conversations, and some of our transactions, never appear on a portal.
Communities
Where in Dubai, and why.
Each district has its own rhythm, supply pipeline and buyer profile. Our guides set out the character and the considerations alike.
- Palm JumeirahPalm Jumeirah is a palm shaped island off the Dubai coast, developed by Nakheel, with a central trunk, a fan of residential fronds and an outer crescent of resorts. A monorail runs from the mainland along its spine to the crescent.
- Dubai IslandsDubai Islands is a Nakheel master development of five islands covering around 17 square kilometres off the northern Dubai coast near Deira. The masterplan includes more than 20 kilometres of beaches, marinas, parks and resort hotels.
- Dubai Maritime CityDubai Maritime City is a 249 hectare peninsula on reclaimed land between Port Rashid and the Dubai Drydocks, owned by DP World. It combines maritime industry with a growing waterfront district of residential and mixed use towers.
- Palm Jebel AliPalm Jebel Ali is a Nakheel island development off the Jebel Ali coast, around twice the size of Palm Jumeirah, with a masterplan approved in 2023. It is planned to add about 110 kilometres of shoreline and more than 80 hotels and resorts.
- Dubai HarbourDubai Harbour is a seafront district between Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, owned and curated by Shamal Holding, with marinas and a twin cruise terminal. It includes Emaar Beachfront, a tower community with around 1.5 kilometres of private beach.
- Downtown DubaiDowntown Dubai is an Emaar district of around two square kilometres between Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial Centre Road, home to Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera. It is served by the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Dubai Metro Red Line.
Services
Start with the question you are asking.
Clients rarely arrive asking for a service. They arrive with a question. These are the ones we hear most often.
All services- Private acquisition and search I want a home on the water without the noise of the market.
- Off plan advisory I want to buy into a new project, but only one I can trust.
- Selling and leasing I want to sell or let my property properly, without it being overexposed.
- Investment advisory I want to understand where Dubai fits in my wider portfolio before I buy.
- Commercial and whole asset transactions I am looking at a whole building, a floor or a plot, and I need someone who has done this before.
- Cross border investment advisory I am investing from one country into another and I need one adviser who understands both ends of the transaction.
- Asset protection and structuring I want to hold my UAE property in a way that protects it, passes it to the right people and keeps my affairs private.
Castilion Mortgage Advisory
The right property deserves the right financing.
Castilion Realty L.L.C. is licensed by RERA as a real estate mortgage broker. Compare lenders across the UAE, check eligibility, model repayments and plan off plan, non resident and equity release finance with the same team that advises on your property.
Recognition
Global Real Estate Investment Strategist of the Year
Awarded to Mungi Adlan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Castilion Estates, at the Forbes România RED Global Awards 2026.
Presented by Forbes România, Bucharest, 17 June 2026
Global network
Exclusive Member of REALM
REALM is the invitation only global network of vetted luxury real estate advisors. Membership is why a property listed with Castilion, or a brief placed with us, reaches beyond Dubai.
- ReachYour property is introduced to REALM advisers and their clients in other markets, not only to buyers already searching in Dubai.
- VettedEvery member is invited and vetted, so an introduction at either end is adviser to adviser, at one standard.
- MatchedREALM matches properties with buyers through its data platform, so an introduction rests on a stated brief.
Clients on Castilion
Judged by the people we advise.
Google5.09 reviews, every one five starsRead every review on GoogleTrustpilot4.0TrustScore, rated GreatRead every review on Trustpilot
“Professional, responsive and clearly have a strong understanding of the UAE real estate market.”
Nazeem S.Google review “They go far beyond the traditional role of a real estate agent.”
Edward Z.Google review “The team was professional, approachable, and clear in their communication.”
Ahmed F.Google review “Munji and his team are very professional, diligent, and ready to provide the best service possible.”
Mustapha I.Google review “An incredible company, with a very genuine leadership and competence.”
Joy G.Google review
Excerpts from public reviews on Castilion's Google and Trustpilot profiles. Scores checked 22 October 2026 (Google) and 1 November 2026 (Trustpilot); the profiles show the current figures.
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Journal
Notes from the market.
How to become a property developer in Dubai (2026): licence, escrow and joint ventures
To develop and sell off plan in Dubai, a company needs a Dubai Land Department real estate development licence at AED 25,000 a year, a place on the Register of Real Estate Developers, a registered project at AED 150,000 and a project escrow account with an approved trustee bank. This guide sets out the order of those steps, how escrow money is released, what happens at completion, and how a landowner can take part through a development agreement, a joint venture company or Musataha.
Buy to let mortgage in Dubai (2026): second home rules, rent and yield after interest
Under the Central Bank of the UAE's mortgage regulations, an expatriate can borrow at most 60 per cent of the value of a second or investment home and a UAE national 65 per cent, and off plan property is capped at 50 per cent for everyone. This guide sets out those limits, how banks treat rent, the rules for letting a mortgaged home long or short term, and a worked example of what a 6.6 per cent gross yield becomes after interest, service charges and vacancy.
Buying a development plot in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (2026): for developers and family offices
Foreign individuals and companies can buy development plots outright in Dubai's designated freehold areas under Law No. 7 of 2006 and in Abu Dhabi's investment zones under Law No. 19 of 2005 as amended in April 2019. What a plot is worth depends on its site plan, its master developer's controls and the permits it can win, and selling units off plan requires Land Department project registration and an escrow account under Law No. 8 of 2007.
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