Can I buy property in Dubai without residency?

This is especially important for international buyers.
The decision should be based on three things: the ownership structure, the payment route, and the signing or legal representation process if you are buying from outside the UAE.
A non-resident buyer may need clearer documentation, payment planning, and sometimes a power of attorney structure if required. But at a basic level, not having residency does not block the purchase.
What matters is that the unit or project sits within an ownership framework that permits foreign acquisition.