“Dubai is a very specific market: every step here has its own legal nuance, and a mistake cannot be fixed with money afterwards. We have walked this path ourselves, we know the details and we have the connections that make it safe. We will guide you personally from the first meeting to the keys — and, above all, protect you legally at every stage.”
We take Russian developers into the Dubai market — from the land plot to the sales of the first project
Registering a company is a small part of the journey. We bring the whole chain together: strategy, land, corporate structure, DLD/RERA licences, banks and escrow, local consultants and contractors, marketing and sales through a broker network.
years in the Dubai market
brokers in our sales database
turnkey infrastructure streams
The same building in Russia and in Dubai: where a developer earns more
| Metric | Russia vs Dubai | Difference |
|---|
Below zero means your money is tied up in the project. In Russia, revenue is frozen in escrow until the building is completed; in Dubai, escrow is released as construction progresses.
Construction is funded by buyers, not the bank
In Russia, buyers’ money sits in escrow until the building is completed, while construction runs on credit. Escrow coverage of debt has fallen to 65%. In Dubai, RERA releases escrow by construction stage after an engineer’s inspection.
14% vs 4.4%
The Bank of Russia key rate is 14%; the uncovered part of a project loan is priced at around the key rate + 3–5 pp. EIBOR 3M is 4.44%, and a construction loan in the UAE costs around 7.5% per annum.
25% vs 9% on profit
In Russia, profit tax is 25%. VAT of 22% stays in the cost base: residential sales are VAT-exempt and input VAT is not recoverable. In the UAE, corporate tax is 9%, the first sale of residential property is subject to VAT at 0%, and input VAT is recoverable.
Construction costs the same, but each metre sells for twice as much
Including cost inflation, construction and design come to about RUB 150k/m² in Russia and around RUB 165k/m² in Dubai. The sale price is about RUB 200k/m² versus AED 1,650/ft² (≈ RUB 400k/m²).
We help developers and investors from Russia and the CIS enter the Dubai property market systematically — without costly trial and error that eats up months and millions of dirhams. Legal, sales and construction — under one roof at ATM group.
“Building is only half the job. What matters is selling in a way that leaves a profit. We have 15 years of combined experience in real estate sales: we build a turnkey sales team, start sales at the foundation stage and make sure revenue stays on plan.”
"A new developer just entering Dubai doesn't have a track record in this market yet — brokers and investors don't know them. Our job is to build trust and positioning from scratch: which layouts and unit sizes to start with, how to package the team and project for the market, which visuals and 3D will land on the first approach. For us, marketing and the IT platform are what build a reputation when you don't have a history yet."
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Project reviews, sales launches and real life in the UAE — how the Dubai market looks from the inside.
Choose your route
For developers — turnkey infrastructure for launching a project. For private investors — yield calculations, taxes and property selection.
Launch a project in Dubai
Strategy, land, licences, escrow, construction and sales of your first project — with a transparent stage-by-stage budget.
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ROI calculator, taxes and residency, Dubai compared with Moscow and Saint Petersburg — a dedicated section for private investors.
“Set up a company in 3 days” is not a market entry strategy
A developer in Dubai needs the full chain: land, the right corporate structure, developer registration, local licensed consultants and contractors, banking compliance, permits, escrow and a sales model. Mistakes at the start are the most expensive.
- Free zone instead of mainlandA free zone licence does not allow construction or development on the mainland without a separate permit.
- Land under one company, registration under anotherWithout a proper development agreement, DLD will not register the project or open an escrow account.
- A “nominal” engineer for the licenceDubai Municipality verifies the qualifications and registration of professionals — this is not a formality.
- Marketing before permitsAdvertising off-plan without a Trakheesi permit, project registration and escrow is a direct violation.
- A bank account “on a promise”Accounts are opened based on UBO transparency, source of funds and the project’s economic rationale — not on personal connections.
8 services — one team and one budget
Each module can be ordered separately, but the greatest effect comes from combining them: decisions on land, structure, construction and sales are made together from the very start.
Strategy and feasibility
Choosing the segment and product before buying land.
- Demand, competitors, prices, unit mix
- Preliminary budget and cost plan
- Investment model, cash flow, risk scenarios
Land and plots
Sourcing freehold plots with regard to zoning, density and potential.
- Private database of plots by district
- Due diligence: title, designated area, restrictions
- Transaction, JV, work with the master developer
Legal structure and licences
Companies built around real roles: landowner, developer, sales.
- SPV + developer entity on the mainland (DET)
- Real estate development, Trakheesi/RERA
- Development / JV agreement
Banks, escrow and compliance
Step-by-step entry into the UAE banking system with a prepared KYC package.
- UBO, source of wealth / source of funds
- First account → expanding partner banks
- Escrow, VAT, corporate tax, reporting
Design, permits and construction
We select a licensed engineering consultant and general contractor, manage approvals and supervise construction on the client’s side — through to completion.
- Concept, architecture, BOQ, tender
- Building permit from Dubai Municipality
- Power and water — DEWA, Civil Defence
- NOC master developer, district cooling, telecom
- Checking the contractor’s category and capacity
- Schedule, site supervision, HSE and quality control
- Completion certificate and handover
- Our pool of vetted local contractors
Sales and broker network
Sales channels for off-plan and ready properties.
- Network of 4,900+ brokers
- Turnkey developer sales team
- Payment plans, Oqood, resale programme
Marketing and 3D presentations
Positioning for local and international buyers.
- Project brand and go-to-market
- Floor plans, 3D, presentations
- Launch event for brokers
Project financing
Capital for construction and bank guarantees.
- UAE banks: guarantees against 30% security
- Private funds and co-investors
- Equity and tranche structure
- Framework agreements with partner banks
Start with a strategy session
2–3 hours with experts: we will review your budget, segment and entry route. The $1,500 fee is credited towards the Entry Blueprint package.
Two routes to the market — chosen to fit your capital
A new developer in Dubai does not start with a skyscraper: access to large projects opens up as a proven track record builds. There are two practical ways to take this path.
The developer ladder: from villas to high-rise
Plots for low-rise development are easier to find and cheaper to buy: competition for them is lower than for tower sites. The first project builds the developer’s track record with DLD and opens the door to the next ones.
- Smaller initial ticket and lower risk
- Your own brand on the market from the first project
Under the wing of a local developer
You enter a partner’s project, backed by its licences and proven track record, under a development or JV agreement. Suitable if the goal is a large project right away. We select the partner, prepare the deal structure and the allocation of roles.
- Fast access to large projects
- Leverage existing licences and connections
7 stages: from diagnostics to handover
Each stage has a deliverable, timeline, budget and an owner. Payment is made stage by stage: you see what you are paying for before work begins.
We sell the project before construction is complete
Around 80% of new-build sales in Dubai go through brokers. That is why we plan sales at the start of the project, not after completion: packaging, presentation to the broker community, and an off-plan launch immediately after project registration and escrow.
4,900+ brokersOur own database of agents and agencies for distribution
3D and presentationsFloor plans and visualisations from a partner studio experienced in working with Russian developers
Launch eventProject presentation to brokers and investors in Dubai and online
Resale programmeWorking with the buyer base: resales and repeat deals
Start with diagnostics — then pay stage by stage
First, a consulting package: budget, detailed analysis, roadmap. After that, a support agreement for the selected modules with fixed stage prices and a success fee where we are accountable for the result.
Strategy session
A review of your objective, budget and timeline. You will understand whether entry is realistic and which route is yours.
- Meeting at our Dubai office or online
- Express assessment of budget and segment
- Route A or B, initial risks
- Meeting summary and next step
Entry Blueprint
Consulting package: full entry planning before land purchase and company registration.
- Market, product and unit mix analysis
- 3 plot scenarios with price benchmarks
- Preliminary budget and cost plan
- Financial model: escrow, 30% security, cash flow
- Company structure: SPV + developer entity
- Regulatory map: DLD, DM, DEWA, NOC
- Banking strategy and KYC checklist
- Sales plan and marketing budget
Turnkey support
Development entry office: we manage the project from structure and land through to sales and handover.
- Dedicated project manager
- All 8 modules in one budget
- Coordination of lawyers, consultants and contractors
- Monthly budget and timeline report
- Sales through a network of 4,900+ brokers
| Module | What’s included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Structure and finance | ||
| Corporate structure | SPV and developer entity on the mainland, DET, real estate development, Trakheesi registration | from $12,000 |
| Banks and compliance | KYC/UBO/source of funds package, support with account opening (bank decision not guaranteed) | from $4,500 / entity |
| Taxes and reporting | VAT and corporate tax registration, project reporting | from $1,200 / mo. |
| Land | ||
| Plot sourcing | Search, negotiations, transaction support | 2–4% of the plot price |
| Plot due diligence | Title, designated area, zoning, restrictions, infrastructure, master developer NOC | from $7,500 |
| JV / development agreement | Partner search, deal structure, allocation of roles and risks | from $15,000 + success fee |
| Design and construction | ||
| Budget and tender | Cost plan, BOQ, tender and general contractor vetting | from $15,000 |
| Permits and approvals | Building permit, DEWA, Civil Defence, master developer, telecom, district cooling | from $25,000 by stage |
| Project registration and escrow | DLD package, 30% security, escrow account opening | from $10,000 |
| Client’s representative | Site supervision, schedule, HSE, quality control, acceptance and handover | 1.5–3% of the construction budget |
| Sales and marketing | ||
| Marketing package | Project brand, floor plans, 3D, presentations, website, Trakheesi permits | from $25,000 |
| Launch event | Project presentation to the broker community and investors | from $15,000 |
| Turnkey sales team | Hiring, CRM, scripts, training, payment plans | from $20,000 + % of sales |
| Distribution via brokers | Connection to a network of 4,900+ brokers, commission management | % of the deal under the agreement |
| Financing | ||
| Capital raising | UAE banks, bank guarantees, private funds and co-investors | 1–2% of funds raised |
Prices exclude 5% VAT, government duties and fees (for example, the annual DLD fee for real estate development activity — AED 25,000), and the services of licensed lawyers, engineering consultants and contractors, which are paid under their own contracts. We do not guarantee the decisions of banks or government authorities, or sales results — we prepare the project so that the risks of refusal are minimal and known in advance.
Who is responsible for what in your project
We are the project’s management centre. Licensed functions are performed by those who hold the licence: the regulator requires it, and it is safer for you.
Development entry office
Strategy, budget, selection and supervision of all parties, budget and timelines, communication with you in Russian. A single point of accountability for the route.
Transactions and corporate law
Licensed UAE lawyers and a law practice with over 30 years of experience: contracts, SPA, JV, legal opinions.
Design and Municipality submissions
Design and technical approvals within the consultant’s licence.
Construction
A licensed contractor with the right category, in-house engineers and an HSE system.
Accounts, escrow, guarantees
The bank makes the decision following due diligence. We prepare the package and support the process.
Who we work with
We are a fit for companies with real development experience and capital that lack local infrastructure in the UAE.
Developers from Russia and the CIS
With projects at home, but no legal entities, banks, contractors or sales in the UAE.
Owners and top management
Deciding to diversify business and capital beyond Russia.
Investment groups
Planning a residential or mixed-use project in Dubai and looking for an operating team.
Construction companies
Looking to enter the Dubai market as a developer or as a partner to a local developer.
Regulatory map for a developer in Dubai
The documents we use for due diligence and project launch. The current version is always checked with a UAE lawyer before a deal is signed.
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