Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa district: trophy addresses and steady short-term demand.
- Price
- AED 3,011 per sq ft≈ €7,880 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 62 m²≈ 660 sq ft
- Gross yield
- 5.7%
Dubai
Own in Dubai. Ten years of residency.
From AED 2 million in property you, your family and even your parents can live in the UAE for ten renewable years, with no personal income tax and some of the best rental yields among global cities.
AED 2M≈ €486,000 / US$545,000
10 yearsrenewable Golden Visa
0%personal income tax
≈ 5–7%gross rental yields
Residency
How the Dubai Golden Visa works
- Value
- Property worth at least AED 2,000,000, as valued by the Dubai Land Department. Several freehold homes in your name can be added together.
- Off-plan
- Allowed, with the Oqood registration certificate.
- Mortgage
- Allowed, with a no-objection letter from your bank.
- Joint owners
- Each owner's share must reach AED 2,000,000 on its own.
- Family
- Spouse and children, and parents under specific conditions.
- Keeping it
- No minimum stay: the 6-month rule does not apply. Government fees are about AED 9,885.
- Below AED 2M
- Since April 2026 the 2-year property investor visa has no minimum value for sole owners of a completed home.
What you pay on top of the price
- DLD transfer fee
- 4% of the price, registered at the Dubai Land Department (Oqood for off-plan).
- Admin and trustee
- About AED 580 in title fees, plus about AED 4,200 for the registration trustee.
- Agency
- 2% plus VAT on resale. On off-plan, usually paid by the developer.
- With a mortgage
- 0.25% of the loan plus about AED 290 to register it, a valuation of about AED 3,000 and the bank's fee.
- Every year
- No property tax and no tax on rent; building service charges apply.
Where to buy in Dubai
Where we search, what it costs and what it earns.
Dubai Marina
Waterfront towers, walkable promenade and one of the deepest rental markets.
- Price
- AED 2,058 per sq ft≈ €5,390 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 90 m²≈ 970 sq ft
- Gross yield
- 6.1%
Business Bay
Canal-side offices and apartments next to Downtown, popular with professionals.
- Price
- AED 2,547 per sq ft≈ €6,670 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 73 m²≈ 790 sq ft
- Gross yield
- 5.2%
Jumeirah Village Circle
Mid-market community with the best yields and the most space for the money.
- Price
- AED 1,510 per sq ft≈ €3,950 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 123 m²≈ 1,320 sq ft
- Gross yield
- 6.9%
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Lakeside towers by the Marina, with metro access and solid yields.
- Price
- AED 1,831 per sq ft≈ €4,790 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 101 m²≈ 1,090 sq ft
- Gross yield
- 6.0%
Dubai Hills Estate
Green master community with villas, a mall and schools: a family favourite.
- Price
- AED 2,432 per sq ft≈ €6,360 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 76 m²≈ 820 sq ft
- Gross yield
- n/a
Dubai Creek Harbour
New waterfront district by Emaar, mostly off-plan and recent handovers.
- Price
- AED 2,600 per sq ft≈ €6,800 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 71 m²≈ 770 sq ft
- Gross yield
- n/a
Palm Jumeirah
Beachfront island: Dubai's premium resale market and holiday homes.
- Price
- AED 4,240 per sq ft≈ €11,100 per m²
- Size for the residency minimum
- ≈ 44 m²≈ 470 sq ft
- Gross yield
- 7.3%
Dubai: apartment transactions, AED per sq ft, 1 Jan–6 Jun 2026 (Property Monitor/DLD). Size shown for AED 2,000,000, the Golden Visa minimum. Yields: 1-bedroom gross, Global Property Guide, Q2 2026.
From first call to keys and permit
Discovery call
30 minutes on your goals, family, budget and passport. Free and confidential.
Your shortlist
Homes and projects that fit, with prices checked against recent sales and our honest view of each.
Viewing trip or video tours
We plan the days on the ground or walk you through each home live, room by room.
Due diligence and reservation
An independent lawyer checks title, permits, the developer and the contract before you pay.
Purchase and residency
Transfers, registration, bank account and the residency file for the whole family.
After the keys
Furnishing, rental management, renewals and, one day, the resale.
Questions buyers ask us
Can I get a mortgage as a non-resident?
Yes, UAE banks lend to non-residents, usually up to about half of the value, depending on your income.
Is off-plan a good idea?
It can be, with a solid developer and escrow. We compare payment plans and resale liquidity before recommending any.
Can I let the property on short stays?
Yes, with a holiday-home permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism; we can arrange management.
Do I pay tax on rent?
Not in the UAE. Your home country may tax it if you remain resident there.
Sources
Figures as of October 2026. Indicative only: not legal, tax or investment advice.
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