First Milestone helps you explore the market around your goals, preferences and budget, with Matyas Garics by your side throughout the conversation.
A personal approach
I’m Matyas Garics, and I work with people exploring Dubai’s property market, primarily European clients.
I first came to Dubai in 2018 and, with a background in sales, soon turned my attention to its property market.
Every conversation starts with what you want to achieve, what matters to you and the budget you have in mind.
From there, I help you consider suitable opportunities across several developers, rather than beginning with a single project.
I explain the options in clear terms and give you space to compare them carefully.
I work alongside my partner Reni, who often joins viewings and client meetings.
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The aim is simple: to help you understand the decision in front of you before you make it.
How we help
One point of contact from the first conversation to life after handover, whether you are in Dubai or abroad.
Clarity on what you are looking for, and which options genuinely fit it.
Each document and payment explained before you commit to it.
Support that continues once the keys are handed over.
Why Dubai
Dubai combines international connections, long-term economic ambition and an increasingly digital property ecosystem. Those qualities create many possibilities—and make careful comparison especially valuable.
Dubai is connected to cities across the world, supporting an international community and outlook.
The city continues to develop a diversified economy with global trade, business and innovation at its centre.
Dubai Land Department provides digital services and market data designed to support clearer, more informed property decisions.
Property ownership and tenancy in Dubai sit within a defined regulatory framework, with transactions and registrations handled through the Dubai Land Department.
Transport, utilities and public services are built to a contemporary standard, and the city continues to invest in how people live and move around it.
Residents come from many countries, which shapes everyday life, schooling and services across the city.
Every property decision depends on individual circumstances. We focus on helping you assess the options relevant to yours.
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Every figure below reflects work done personally with clients, one decision at a time.
Reviews
Two Hungarian investors, in their own words, on why they chose Dubai — and why they chose us.
Dubai had caught my interest before, but until then I had only been there as a tourist. An acquaintance pointed out that the city holds serious opportunities in the property market as well, so I began to look into the options and how buying actually works.
During my research I contacted several property agents in Dubai. Matyas was the fourth professional I spoke to, and the difference was noticeable after the very first conversation. The information he shared was detailed, credible and genuinely useful. He is not the type who tries to talk you into something at any cost; he works towards the buyer making the best decision for themselves.
I am not someone who decides quickly. I like to examine every aspect thoroughly and weigh the advantages against the risks, so it mattered a great deal to me to work with someone I could trust. From the first meeting I felt I was in good hands, and that feeling stayed with me through the whole process.
Matyas and his partner Reni showed us several properties. I think seeing them in person is essential, because on site you notice details that are not visible online. We went back to several projects when new questions came up, and every time we were helped willingly.
We were not left on our own after the purchase closed, either. Questions and requests that came up later in the paperwork were answered quickly, in many cases within a few hours. That was extremely reassuring, particularly when buying a property abroad.
Perhaps the best part of the story is that I came away with not only an excellent property but a valuable friendship. In Reni and Matyas we met people we can count on beyond the business relationship.
If someone is considering buying property in Dubai, I honestly recommend them. Going by their professional knowledge, their attitude and their willingness to help, I think it would be hard to find better support.
At the same time, although we had been to the Emirates several times, we soon realised how easy it is to get lost in the sheer size of the Dubai property market and in the countless things you need to know about moving abroad.
We were very fortunate to meet Matyas and Reni. From the very first moment we received far more help than we had expected. On their online channels we found information so detailed and honest that it answered many questions we had not even known were important.
We particularly liked that they do not work the usual way. They do not ask for a registration in exchange for every piece of information, and showing interest is not followed by a stream of approaches. Instead they share real, useful knowledge, and they help before they have even met you in person.
For us that was a clear sign we were in the right place. Matyas and Reni are not only well prepared professionally but exceptional as people. Their deep local knowledge, wide network and experience give a great deal of confidence to anyone considering buying or investing in property in Dubai.
With their help we found not only an excellent investment and a new home that matches what we had dreamed of, but also two people we can count on beyond the business relationship.
Thank you for all your support and help!
Questions
Straight answers to what people ask most often. Your own situation may differ, so treat these as a starting point for a conversation.
Yes. Non-UAE nationals can buy freehold property in Dubai’s designated areas, which include most of the communities international buyers consider. Ownership is registered with the Dubai Land Department and the title deed is issued in your name.
No. Much of the process can be handled remotely, and documents can be signed through a power of attorney. Many buyers still choose to visit once to see the area and the property in person.
Off-plan means buying from a developer before completion, usually on a payment plan linked to construction. A ready property is complete, so you can see exactly what you are buying and use or rent it straight away. Each suits different goals, timelines and attitudes to risk.
Under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007, payments for off-plan units go into an escrow account for that specific project, and developers draw on it as construction progresses. This reduces risk but does not remove it, so the developer’s track record still matters.
Some UAE banks lend to non-residents, usually for a smaller share of the price than they offer residents, and terms vary from bank to bank. A mortgage broker can compare what is available to you, and we can introduce you to one.
Property worth at least AED 2 million, in one or several units, can qualify you to apply for the 10-year Golden Visa, which can extend to your spouse, children and parents. Off-plan and mortgaged properties can qualify under specific conditions, and the final decision rests with the authorities.
The UAE does not levy personal income tax, including on rent individuals earn from property held in their own name. Your country of residence may still tax that income, so check with a tax adviser at home.
Brokers in Dubai must hold a RERA broker card, and their office must be registered with RERA. You can search both on the Dubai Land Department website or its Dubai REST app. First Milestone’s RERA office number is 50115, and Matyas’s broker card number is 70396.
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Much of the work happens on the ground: viewing projects, meeting developers and following each purchase through the Dubai Land Department. Our office in Wadi Al Safa 2 is the base for all of it. When you are in Dubai, it’s where we can sit down together to go through your options and paperwork. Message Matyas before you come, and he will arrange a time that suits you.
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