Investment property in Dubai
A tax-efficient market, a currency pegged to the dollar and a city that never stops growing.
One of the world’s most dynamic property markets
Dubai levies no annual property tax and no income tax on rent. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, and international buyers own freehold outright, with the title deed in their own name.
From high-yielding apartments to prime waterfront residences, we help investors build positions that suit their goals, with every cost accounted for from the start.
Entry price by area
Prices per square foot vary about three to one across the city. Choosing the right neighbourhood is the most important decision an investor makes.
Ways to invest in Dubai
A completed home, furnished and let on a twelve-month lease, earning from the very first month.
Secure a new home at launch, spread the payments over construction, and let it on completion.
Higher potential income in the right building, managed by a licensed holiday home operator.
Pass your contract to a new buyer once enough of the price is paid, on the developer’s terms.
How we assess an opportunity
- The price per square foot against its neighbourhood, and the reason for any premium
- What the building lets for today, and what the service charge takes from that
- Other handovers nearby that will compete for the same tenants
- The developer’s record of delivering on time
- Who would buy the home from you in the years ahead
Frequently asked questions
What yield should I expect?
It depends on the building, the layout, the furnishing and how the home is let. For any property you are interested in, we work out the figure with you, with service charges and vacant weeks included.
Is off-plan or ready better for income?
A ready home earns from the first month and costs more per square foot. Off-plan needs less capital today and begins to earn at handover.
What are the taxes?
Dubai levies no annual property tax and no income tax on rent. Tax may still apply in your country of residence, a question for your adviser there.
Does an investment give me residency?
It can. Property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies for the ten-year Golden Visa.
Can I buy through a company?
Yes, and many investors do. The structure is decided before you reserve, as it affects the transfer and a later sale.
Discuss your investment
Tell us your budget and objectives, and one of our advisers will present the opportunities that fit within 24 hours.