Your second home abroad

A place of your own for holidays, longer stays and time with family.

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The essential answer

A second home abroad is a residence of your own for holidays, longer stays and time with family. Choosing it means considering the destination, the way you will stay and how the home will be cared for between visits.

Choosing a second home abroad begins with how you would like to spend your time there. Celebrity Private helps you consider destinations, select a new residence and plan the purchase in the UAE and selected international markets.

Where would you like to return?

A favourite holiday destination is a starting point. For a home of your own, the everyday details matter too: the journey from the airport, the neighbourhood in different seasons and the places you would like close by.

We consider these together before narrowing the search. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah are among the markets we cover. If another destination appeals, we can discuss how we may help there.

A home for the way you will stay

A generous penthouse terrace, a villa garden or an apartment with residential services can each offer a different kind of ease. We consider privacy, layout, outdoor comfort and the space you need for family or guests.

Our focus is new developments, including completed residences offered by developers where available. If you would like to settle in soon, we establish what remains before the home is ready to use. With more time, an off-plan purchase may offer other possibilities; the payment schedule and anticipated delivery should suit your plans.

Comfortable between visits, too

A second home should remain manageable when you are elsewhere. Before recommending a residence, we clarify the building’s services, recurring costs and the arrangements needed for maintenance and care during your absence.

This helps distinguish what comes with the home from support you may wish to arrange separately, such as furnishing, handover assistance or a local specialist.

Choosing with an advisor

A personal search brings the details into one conversation. We assess suitable opportunities, explain their strengths and compromises, and compare the developer, costs and purchase terms.

Once we have agreed how we can help, your advisor arranges relevant meetings or viewings, supports negotiations and coordinates the agreed purchase work. You have someone to discuss the choices with as your plans take shape.

A few useful answers

Can I begin before choosing a country or type of home?

Yes. You may know the feeling you want from a second home before you know the address. We can help refine the location, property type and timing through an initial conversation.

Can I explore homes without travelling to the destination?

We can begin by video, arrange live walkthroughs where available and help you compare homes remotely. We establish which purchase steps can also be completed from abroad for your chosen destination and project.

How does the personal advisory service work?

It begins with a conversation with Celebrity Private. When we agree the right approach, Celebrity Signature provides personal selection and acquisition support. It is complimentary for buyers, with no separate buyer advisory fee. Property purchase costs and separately appointed specialists remain distinct.

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Where would you love to have a home?

A favourite destination, a possible change of pace or a few early ideas — we would be pleased to hear what you have in mind.

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