Real estate in Dubai can be purchased on a freehold basis (full ownership), as well as on a leasehold (a 99-year lease).
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High rates of return.
The average ROI in 2022 constitutes from 6 to 8% per annum, while in European countries, this indicator ranges around 2 to 4.2%. Countries such as Austria and Germany can serve as an example.
The policy of renting real estate established at the legislative level.
The owner of the property does not have to pay income tax and additional VAT for utilities. All documentation is regulated and controlled by RERA and is legally protected.
Transparent tax system when buying.
When purchasing real estate in the UAE, the 4% DLD fee, small additional costs for paperwork at the conclusion of the transaction, as well as an annual fee of about 4-5% of the cost for the maintenance of the building are paid.
At the same time, there are no usual expenses in Dubai that are associated with repairs and additional services.
Almost all tourist areas in the emirate belong to a freehold zone – Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Business Bay.
By purchasing an apartment, villa or other type of real estate in this area, you can dispose of the property completely at your discretion, e.g. from resale, to pass on through inheritance, rental or using it as a permanent residence.
The cost of real estate.
In the UAE, there is an opportunity to buy real estate in any price segment: both in the budget segment, where you can find apartments for USD 70K, and the ultra-luxury real estate sector, where prices can reach several tens of millions of dollars. For example, the average prices for real estate during the period from the beginning of 2022 to October, have risen by 9.2%. Apartments and villas registered a 8.5% and a 13% increase. Such an increase in prices is associated with the successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Dubai government. This also demonstrates a moderate increase in prices without too much fluctuation. For example, in the USA, where the increase in real estate prices in Q2 2022 amounted to 19.2%.
The pricing policy in the country is regulated and controlled by the state.
Purchase at the construction stage.
In Dubai, real estate is built in around 2–5 years on average, from the moment the project is launched within the market.
During this time, developers manage to create favourable conditions for the purchase of property, for example, the deduction of 50% or the entire DLD tax amount, payment plans for the construction period and so on.
This is also beneficial for investors because the price of an off-plan property is reduced by about 20-30 % of the final cost after commissioning. In the future, the property can be resold at a higher price or rented out, ensuring a passive income.
Real estate in Dubai can be purchased on a freehold basis (full ownership), as well as on a leasehold (a 99-year lease).
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The choice of a developer is a key factor when choosing a property in Dubai. A reliable developer guarantees the quality of the building, favorable terms of purchase and will adhere to the exact deadline for the completion of the project, if purchasing off-plan real estate.
Sobha Realty was established in 1976 and is one of leading developers in Dubai. It originally started out as an interior decorating company in Oman. Francis Alfred is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Sobha Realty. As of Q2 2023, the developer has more than 130 million sq. ft of ready projects in Oman, Bahrain, and India, in addition to the UAE, which illustrates its expertise and ongoing consistency in the real estate sector.Sobha Realty was founded by the Indian-born billionaire, Puthan Naduvakkatt Chenthamaraksha Menon, also known as P. N. C. Menon. He has 50 years of experience in designing and developing stunning palaces and lavish facilities for royal members of Oman, Bahrain, Brunei, Qatar and the President of Tajikistan. P. N. C. Menon's portfolio also includes Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Oman.
In 2022, according to The National, the company achieved its sales target of a whopping AED 10B (USD 2.7B), thanks to an array of successful releases, including Sobha One, Sobha SeaHaven and The S, among others. The latter sold out completely, having generated sales of AED 1.4B (USD 381M), as reported by Arabian Business in May 2023.
Such a tremendous performance is attributed to investors' strong confidence in the high quality of Sobha Realty's homes and strong demand for ultra-luxury property in Dubai. This year (2023), Sobha Realty expects its sales to skyrocket to AED 12B (USD 3.26B), fuelled by an expansion of population and inflow of overseas individuals. That said, in 2022, foreign investors accounted for 71% of all sales of the developer.
Emaar Development is a division of the Emaar Properties company and is one of the most famous real estate development companies in Dubai. The organization develops popular communities such as Downtown Dubai, Emirates Living, Arabian Ranches and Dubai Marina.Emaar Development has a high-quality land fund with a total area of 170 million sq.ft for development and sale in the UAE. The developer's portfolio comprises more than 60 subsidiaries in 13 countries around the world.In 2022, Emaar Properties demonstrated a steady performance with a nine month revenue of AED 18.9B (USD 5.1B), net profit amounted to AED 5.8B (USD 1.6B) and real estate sales in Dubai amounted to AED 26.9B (USD 7.3B).
Dubai Properties was founded in 2002. The real estate development and management company, located in Dubai, is part of the Dubai Holding Group with operations across 13 countries and 10 sectors of the economy. Dubai Properties' significant developments include the following projects:
Dubai Holding is part of Dubai Properties, and is committed to the strong development of Dubai's non-oil economy in several sectors, including real estate, leisure and entertainment, design, hospitality, education, logistics, etc.
The private holding company was founded in 2007 and has its headquarters located in Dubai. Meraas is one of the largest developers in the region, which creates not only world-class real estate projects but also master projects, due to Dubai's current position as the most preferred place for real estate investment worldwide.. In total, Meraas owns:
The portfolio of the developer's leading projects includes Nikki Beach Residences, La Mer Maisons, City Walk Residences, Port de La Mer, Cherrywood, Bluewaters Residences, Bulgari Residences, Jumeirah Bay and many others.
Location plays an important role when choosing a property, regardless of whether you are buying a property for investment or for permanent residence. The area in which your property will be located and the assessment of the surrounding infrastructure can affect the cost and the demand for real estate among potential tenants.
Business Bay is the business center of Dubai which is created by analogy with the districts of Manhattan in New York or Ginza in Tokyo. The area is part of the concept for the development of the global business center of the UAE. According to the plan, Business Bay will have 240 commercial and residential buildings located on an area of 2.3 sq. mi between the districts of Dubai Downtown and Al Quoz, along Dubai Creek and Dubai Canal. Business Bay is among the most attractive areas for buying and investing in real estate, according to data for 2022. The average return on investment is about 6 %, while the average price for a 1-bedroom apartment for sale constitutes AED 1.16M (USD 318K).
Dubai Marina is one of Dubai's most famous neighbourhoods, which is located between the waters of the bay overlooking Palm Jumeirah on one side and Sheikh Zayed Road on the other side. There are more than 200 multi-storey luxury housing buildings with some of the best restaurants, shopping malls, beaches and entertainment spots in the city. The area has a man-made canal with berths for yachts and access to the sea from both ends. All 10 neighbourhoods, including Jumeirah Beach Residences, are located on an area of almost 2 sq. mi. The potential return on investment in Dubai Marina can be about 7 %.
Dubai Holding and Emaar started this ambitious project as part of the larger Lagoons area on Ras Al Khor Road. Dubai Creek Harbour combines residential, commercial and office buildings, as well as all the necessary infrastructure, including the embankment, green areas and parking. The phased development takes place on a total area of 550 hectares, of which 7.5M sq. ft is given to squares and parks, and over 78.5M sq. ft of housing. The planned return on investment for interested investors will be up to 6% per year.
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