🇺🇸Buying Dubai Property from the United States

US citizens and residents can freely purchase freehold property in Dubai. No US government approval is needed. However, FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) applies -- if you open a UAE bank account, the bank will report your account to the IRS. FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) filing is required if your foreign financial accounts exceed USD 10,000 at any point during the year. OFAC sanctions compliance is automatic for US persons.