How much deposit do you really need in the UAE?

Twenty per cent is the number everyone quotes. It is right for one kind of buyer and wrong for three others. Here is the full table, plus the fees nobody mentions.
Fixed or variable in 2026?
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The expat first mortgage playbook
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What the 50% debt burden rule really means
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When refinancing is worth it, and when it is not
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Buying off plan with a mortgage
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Rental yields by community, 2026
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Can non residents still borrow here?
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Every fee in a UAE property purchase
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Sharia-compliant home finance, explained
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