Safe & Secure Escrow Service
Are you looking to buy or sell UAE property, but don't have a UAE bank account?
With our government-approved escrow service, you can close sales faster, protect funds and gain peace of mind.
What is Escrow?
It’s ideal if you don’t have a UAE bank account or if you’re planning to transfer the money overseas.
Your funds are held in our regulated Emirates NBD escrow account and are only released once all legal requirements and conditions of the sale are met.
For Buyers & Sellers
Your chance to invest in UAE property without a local bank account
Our secure escrow services ensure a smooth transaction from anywhere in the world
Want to send property sale funds overseas?
No local account needed, no delays, and full compliance guaranteed.
Fully compliant escrow solutions, backed by qualified lawyers and one of the UAE’s most trusted banks.
For Agents
You can offer your clients a compliant, government-approved escrow solution
Facilitate faster, smoother transactions
Build trust by giving international buyers peace of mind
No UAE bank account is required
Why Trust Our Escrow Services?
We ensure that your funds are held where they should be – in a real Emirates NBD account, not a digital wallet. When you choose Metropolitan, you’re opting for complete peace of mind with a secure, regulated escrow solution backed by one of the UAE’s most trusted banks. Our escrow services are completed by qualified lawyers, with full Government regulation, and licensed physical accounts.
How it works
Step 1
Speak to Our Team
We’ll guide you through the process, answer your questions, and share what documents you’ll need. We’ll then prepare the agreement.
Step 2
Submit Documents
Send us your ID, proof of address, and complete a few short forms so we can begin verification.
Step 3
Escrow Set-Up & Funds Deposited
Once verified, your physical escrow account is set up with Emirates NBD and funds can be securely deposited.
Step 4
Sale Completed & Funds Released
After the property transfer is confirmed, we release the funds to the correct party or account — safely and legally.
Escrow is a secure payment method used in property transactions. In Dubai, the buyer’s money is held in a regulated account until all conditions of the sale are met. Once everything is complete, the funds are safely released to the seller.
No. With our escrow service, buyers and sellers don’t need a local UAE bank account. Funds can be sent or received globally, making it easy and secure for overseas clients to complete property deals in Dubai.
Yes. Escrow is one of the safest ways to handle payments when buying or selling property in Dubai, especially for international clients. Funds are held in a trusted, regulated bank account and only released once both parties meet the agreed terms.
Many providers offer digital-only escrow. We use a physical escrow account with Emirates NBD, one of the UAE’s leading banks. This gives added security, full compliance, and more peace of mind — especially for high-value transactions.
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