Covered in this Briefing Note:

With the UAE real estate sector experiencing a boom in activity, it is important for the sector to remain vigilant against potential financial crime exposure. Inadequate due diligence leaves businesses vulnerable to abuse, risking financial or legal consequences.

This briefing note provides a useful guide for better understanding of key financial crime vulnerabilities across the real estate sector, such as common mechanisms used by criminals to purchase property illicitly, as well as current UAE regulatory requirements and due diligence best practices.