For Lagos buyers the appeal of Dubai is not yield first, it is preservation. Holding value in a dollar pegged asset with a registered title and a functioning rental market answers a problem that naira volatility creates every year. The property side of the transaction is straightforward. The part that needs planning is the funds route, and we sequence the purchase around it rather than the other way round.
Rules that apply to every buyer in Nigeria are covered in the full Nigeria buyer guide. This page covers what is different in Lagos.
The funds route, not the purchase. Dubai places no restriction on Nigerian nationals buying freehold, but moving the money needs formal banking channels, complete source of funds documentation and realistic timing. We build the payment schedule around what your bank confirms it can do, so a milestone never falls due before the transfer can clear.
Yes, in defined circumstances. Dubai property can be held by certain UAE and offshore corporate structures approved by the Dubai Land Department, and the approved list and requirements change. Personal ownership is simpler and cheaper for most buyers, so take advice on whether the structure is worth the additional cost before you choose it.