From Doubt to a Dream: The Journey of a Young Buyer in Dubai
When Aman (name changed for privacy) first arrived in Dubai, he was 24 years old, carrying two worn-out suitcases, a folder of resumes, and a heart full of hope. No godfather, no safety net, no backup plan.
He wasn’t here on a corporate transfer or backed by a wealthy family. He had taken a leap of faith.
“I just knew I wanted more from life. And somehow, I believed that Dubai had it.”
What he didn’t know was that the city would test him—in more ways than one.
The Silent Struggles No One Talks About
Aman got a junior marketing job that paid AED 5,000 a month. After rent, food, and transport, he had almost nothing left. While his peers partied on weekends, he was making peanut butter sandwiches and learning graphic design on YouTube, hoping to increase his income someday.
Calls with his parents often ended in arguments.
“Why are you struggling so far from home?”
“Just come back, get married, settle down.”
But for Aman, settling was never an option.
The Moment of Clarity
It happened during a lunch break. A colleague mentioned buying a studio apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) through an off-plan project with a 1% monthly payment plan.
That night, Aman couldn’t sleep.
He googled everything: “Can expats buy property in Dubai?” “Minimum salary to get a mortgage in UAE.”
His mind raced.
“Could I ever do something like that… on my own?”
He Decided to Try. Even If It Broke Him.
From that day forward, Aman began a silent transformation:
He gave up weekend outings.
Took on freelance work late into the night.
Walked instead of taking taxis.
Shared a tiny partition with two strangers to save rent.
Every dirham he saved was a seed planted in the soil of his dream.
The First Big Blow: Rejected
After 18 months, Aman finally had AED 60,000 saved up.
He applied for a mortgage—and got rejected.
His eyes welled up.
“All that effort… for nothing?”
But he remembered why he came here. So he didn’t stop.
He switched jobs for better pay, kept freelancing, and six months later—he applied again.
This time: Approved.
The Day He Got the Keys
When Aman finally held the keys to his 400 sq. ft. studio in JVC, he stood in the empty room and cried. No furniture. No curtains. Just him… and silence.
But to him, it sounded like freedom.
He FaceTimed his parents.
They cried too.
Not because of the apartment…
But because they finally saw the strength of their child.
Why Aman’s Story Isn’t Just His
Aman’s story is not unique. There are countless young professionals in Dubai—nurses, salespeople, junior executives—who walk a similar path. No family help. No inheritance. Just grit and hope.
This blog is for them. For you.
To remind you that it’s possible.
What Helped Aman Succeed
Choosing Off-Plan Property: Flexible payment plans with lower entry points.
Developer Deals Over Bank Loans: Less paperwork, more leniency for freelancers.
Living Below His Means: Every sacrifice brought him closer to his goal.
Learning Skills Online: Side income through freelancing was a game-changer.
Patience: It took him 3 years—but he did it.
Final Words: This is More Than Property
Aman didn’t just buy an apartment.
He bought dignity.
He bought independence.
He bought the right to say, “I made it on my own.”
In a city that shines with glass towers and billion-dollar dreams, it’s the stories like these—the silent battles fought and won—that truly define success.
