According to Dubai Land Department data, what was the total value of Dubai real estate transactions in 2025?

1. About AED 527 billion
2. About AED 680 billion
3. About AED 917 billion
4. About AED 1.2 trillion

How many international overnight visitors did Dubai welcome in 2025, according to the Department of Economy and Tourism?

1. About 12.5 million
2. About 17.2 million
3. About 19.6 million
4. About 25 million

Which law allowed non-UAE and non-GCC nationals to own freehold property in designated areas of Dubai?

1. Federal Law No. 5 of 1985
2. Law No. 26 of 2007
3. Law No. 13 of 2008
4. Law No. 7 of 2006 on Real Property Registration

A French investor asks how the UAE taxes an individual's salary. What is correct in 2026?

1. A flat 5% income tax
2. There is no personal income tax at federal or emirate level
3. A 9% tax on salaries above AED 375,000
4. Income tax applies only to non-UAE nationals

Since 1 January 2022, what is the UAE federal government working week?

1. Sunday to Thursday, weekend Friday and Saturday
2. Saturday to Wednesday
3. Monday to Friday, with Friday a half day and Saturday and Sunday off
4. Monday to Saturday, with only Sunday off

During Ramadan 2026 you have a midday viewing with a client who may be fasting. What is good etiquette?

1. Bring coffee and drink it in the car with the client
2. Avoid eating, drinking or chewing gum in front of people who are fasting, and plan meetings with shorter working hours in mind
3. Cancel all work until Eid
4. Ask the client to break their fast to be polite to you

A non-resident buyer from London asks if he needs a UAE residence visa or Emirates ID to buy a freehold apartment. What do you tell him?

1. Yes, he must hold a residence visa for at least one year first
2. No: a valid passport is enough to buy in freehold areas; the Emirates ID is mandatory for UAE citizens and residents
3. Yes, he must open a UAE company first
4. Only if he pays cash; mortgage buyers need no ID

According to DLD data for 2025, how many real estate brokers were registered in Dubai at the end of the year?

1. About 12,000
2. About 32,000
3. About 60,000
4. About 9,800

According to Cavendish Maxwell's full-year 2025 report, about what share of Dubai residential sales were off-plan?

1. About 40%
2. About 55%
3. About 90%
4. About 73%

In April 2024 Dubai approved a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. What are its cost and ultimate capacity?

1. AED 128 billion, 260 million passengers a year
2. AED 35 billion, 120 million passengers a year
3. AED 128 billion, 100 million passengers a year
4. AED 260 billion, 400 million passengers a year

The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, launched in March 2021, projects Dubai's resident population to reach how many by 2040?

1. 4.5 million
2. 5.8 million
3. 7.8 million
4. 10 million

What is the headline goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, launched in January 2023?

1. Double the size of Dubai's economy within a decade and rank among the top three global cities
2. Reach 10 million residents by 2033
3. Remove all property transfer fees by 2033
4. Make Dubai the world's largest oil exporter

Through Dubai Land Department, what does a property investor need to apply for the 10-year Golden Visa?

1. Property worth at least AED 2 million at purchase, in their name; a mortgaged property is accepted with a bank no-objection letter
2. Property worth at least AED 750,000, fully paid in cash
3. Property worth at least AED 5 million and 5 years of residence
4. Any property, as long as the owner has a UAE employer

In Numbeo's Crime Index by City, 2026 Mid-Year edition, where does Dubai stand on safety?

1. Outside the world top 50
2. 1st in the world, ahead of all other UAE cities
3. Top 10 in the world, but only for daytime safety
4. 6th in the world, with Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah ranked above it

Under Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006, where can non-UAE nationals own freehold property?

1. Anywhere in Dubai, with no restriction
2. Only in Abu Dhabi investment zones
3. In areas designated by the Ruler, with freehold, usufruct or leasehold of up to 99 years
4. Nowhere: foreigners can only lease for up to 10 years

Which statement about the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan (launched March 2021) is correct?

1. It plans to stop all new residential construction
2. It plans for 10 million residents by 2030
3. It focuses only on Downtown and Dubai Marina
4. It plans for the population to grow from 3.3 million (2020) to 5.8 million by 2040, with the Expo 2020 area as one of two new urban centres

The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan defines five main urban centres. Which of these is NOT one of them?

1. Expo 2020 Centre
2. Dubai Silicon Oasis Centre
3. Palm Jumeirah
4. Dubai Marina and JBR

An individual owns three apartments in Dubai in his own name and rents them out, without any trade licence. Under UAE corporate tax, how is this rental income treated?

1. Taxed at 9% above AED 375,000 of profit
2. Taxed only if rents exceed AED 1 million a year
3. Taxed at 5% as a withholding tax
4. Not considered for corporate tax: real estate investment income of a natural person is excluded

The '20-minute city' policy, approved in Phase II of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, aims for residents to reach what within 20 minutes on foot or by bicycle?

1. Dubai International Airport
2. The beach
3. About 80% of their daily needs and destinations
4. Their office in Downtown Dubai

By how much does the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan increase the land area for hotels and tourist activities?

1. 25%
2. 134%
3. 400%
4. 60%

Which description of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, whose foundation stone was laid in June 2025, is correct?

1. About 30 km with 14 stations (9 elevated, 5 underground), planned to carry passengers from 9 September 2029
2. About 15 km with 6 stations, opening in 2026
3. About 75 km with 50 stations, all underground, opening in 2035
4. A tram line of 11 km serving Dubai Marina, opening in 2027

What changed in spring 2026 for the 2-year residence visa linked to owning property in Dubai?

1. The minimum value rose from AED 750,000 to AED 2 million
2. It was abolished and replaced by the Golden Visa only
3. It now requires five years of prior residence
4. Sole owners no longer need a minimum property value, while joint owners must each hold a share worth at least AED 400,000

A client wants the 10-year Golden Visa but prefers an off-plan unit. What can you tell him?

1. Off-plan never counts, only ready property
2. Off-plan purchases of at least AED 2 million from approved local developers can qualify
3. Off-plan counts only above AED 5 million
4. Off-plan counts only after the title deed has been held for three years

A buyer who will keep living in Paris asks whether his Golden Visa is cancelled if he stays out of the UAE for more than six months. What is correct?

1. No: Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled
2. Yes, like any residence visa, after 180 days abroad
3. Yes, unless he rents his property out
4. Only if he has no Emirates ID

A French tax resident rents out his Dubai apartment. In broad terms, what does the France-UAE tax treaty (signed 1989) say about this rental income?

1. It is taxable only in France, and the UAE has no rights over it
2. It is fully exempt in both countries and need not be declared in France
3. It may be taxed in the UAE, where the property is located, and France gives a tax credit equal to the French tax on that income
4. It is taxed twice, with no relief

What is DLD's 'Cube' centre?

1. The DLD department that issues broker cards
2. A data dashboard of off-plan launches
3. The RERA rental disputes court
4. A one-stop service centre where real estate investors complete procedures with several authorities, including property-linked residence visas