Dubai Property Investment

Investors looking for high rental yields in Dubai often achieve better percentage returns outside the city's most expensive luxury districts. The reason is straightforward: rental yield depends on the relationship between annual rent and the property's purchase price. A well-located apartment bought for AED700,000 and rented consistently can potentially produce a stronger percentage return than a AED5...

Property investment can provide a route to long-term UAE residency for qualifying investors, making the Dubai Golden Visa an important consideration for international buyers looking beyond the financial return of a property purchase. Under Dubai's current property-investor service, a real estate investor who owns qualifying property with a purchase value of at least AED2 million can apply for a 10-year...

Choosing where to invest in Dubai matters at least as much as deciding to enter the property market in the first place. Dubai is not one uniform investment market. A studio in Jumeirah Village Circle, a waterfront apartment in Dubai Marina, a villa in Dubai Hills Estate and an ultra-luxury residence on Palm Jumeirah serve different tenants, buyers and investment strategies. They also carry different...

International capital has become a major part of Dubai's property market, but successful Dubai property investment requires more than choosing a popular development or following recent price growth. For an overseas investor, the decision includes additional questions: Can a non-resident own the property? Which areas allow foreign ownership? How is the transaction registered? What are the acquisition...