Discovery Gardens Mortgage
Deposit rules, worked EMI numbers and verified rates for buying in Discovery Gardens — arranged across 15+ banks, commission-free.
Buying in Discovery Gardens? It’s a freehold zone — expats and foreign nationals can buy and mortgage property here. Below: the deposit rules, a worked example at today’s verified rates, and what it costs up front — then we arrange the sharpest deal across 15+ UAE banks, commission-free.
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Buying in Discovery Gardens
Discovery Gardens is garden-themed low-rise apartments near Ibn Battuta Mall and the metro — one of the more affordable entry points in the market, with apartments developed largely by Nakheel. It is a freehold zone — expats and foreign nationals can buy and mortgage property here. Whether you’re buying to live or to let, the financing rules below are the same — and we arrange them across 15+ UAE banks, commission-free.
Deposit & borrowing power — worked example
| Worked example | The rule | |
|---|---|---|
| Property price (example) | AED 700,000 | illustrative for Discovery Gardens |
| Minimum down payment | AED 140,000 (20%) | expat first home ≤ AED 5M: 20% down (80% LTV) |
| Mortgage amount | AED 560,000 | 80% LTV |
| Estimated payment | AED 2,879/month | at 3.75% over 25 years |
Worked example only — not a price survey of Discovery Gardens. UAE nationals put down 5% less; second properties need 40% down; your instalments must fit the UAE-wide 50% debt burden ratio. Rates shown are advertised fixed rates from 3.75% (verified from bank circulars, July 2026); your rate depends on profile and bank.
Upfront costs in Dubai — on the same example
| Item | Rule | Worked example |
|---|---|---|
| DLD transfer fee | 4% of price | AED 28,000 |
| Agency fee | ~2% of price | AED 14,000 |
| Mortgage registration | 0.25% of loan + AED 290 | AED 1,690 |
| Trustee office | fixed | ~AED 4,200 |
| Bank valuation | per bank | AED 2,625–3,150 |
Budget roughly 7–8% of the price on top of the down payment. Full breakdown: cost of buying in Dubai.
Buying off-plan? New launches follow the developer’s payment plan during construction, with the mortgage typically arranged at handover. We confirm which banks finance your specific project, free.
How Mortgease helps in Discovery Gardens
- We compare 15+ UAE banks for your profile and the specific building or community — some banks price certain towers and property types differently.
- Commission-free — the bank pays us on completion, never you.
- Pre-approval typically in 24 hours, so you can offer with confidence.
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