Most popular areas among international buyers
International buyers most frequently choose Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Marina offers a vibrant waterfront lifestyle reminiscent of Europe's great canal-side capitals, delivered in a thoroughly modern setting. Downtown Dubai sits at the very centre, beside the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, the absolute heart of the city.
For buyers with a sharper budget, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai Hills Estate and Town Square are excellent alternatives. These areas offer modern apartments with good amenities at prices 30–50% below the premium locations.
How we select suitable properties for you
Our team selects properties on the basis of an in-depth consultation centred on your requirements, budget and objective. Are you seeking maximum rental yield? Then we focus on areas such as JVC and Business Bay. Are you looking for capital preservation and prestige? Then we concentrate on Downtown and Palm Jumeirah.
You receive a personalised shortlist of no more than five properties, complete with market analysis, projected yield, comparable recent transactions and our independent assessment. We represent your interests, not those of the seller or the developer.
Secondary market versus new-build
The Dubai property market has two segments: the secondary (resale) market and new-build (off-plan). On the secondary market, you buy existing property that is immediately available. The advantage is that you can view the apartment, know the actual service charges and can let it out straight away.
With new-build, you buy directly from the developer, often with attractive payment plans and at lower entry prices. Projects by Emaar, Sobha, DAMAC and Select Group offer payment plans with deposits of just 10–20%. The drawback is that you must wait for handover and cannot physically assess the finished result.
Augusta Properties advises you on which option best suits your time horizon and appetite for risk.
Market trends and seasonal patterns
The Dubai property market follows clear seasonal patterns. The high season for transactions runs from September to April, when the climate is pleasant and many international buyers visit the city. In the summer months (May–August), transaction volumes decline, which can create opportunities for sharper negotiation.
The market has shown a strong upward trend since 2021, driven by population growth, rising demand from Europe and a diversifying economy. Transaction values reached record highs in 2024, particularly in the premium segment. Analysts expect growth to continue, although the pace is likely to stabilise.
Virtual viewings and buying remotely
More than half of our international clients buy their first apartment in Dubai entirely remotely. We make this possible through professional virtual viewings by video call, during which our adviser walks you live through the apartment and its surroundings.
You also receive extensive photo reports, floor plans, neighbourhood analyses and a video of the immediate area. Once you have decided, the entire legal process is handled through a notarised Power of Attorney. You only travel to Dubai when you choose to, not because you have to.