A city that grows to a plan
Official data, not promises. This is how Dubai's property market moves, and why it attracts investors from all over the world.
More sales every year and rising prices
Every sale in Dubai is registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). These are the official citywide figures since 2014.
Source: Dubai Land Department via DXBinteract. All property types. 2026*: current year, data to date.
A growing population that needs homes
Dubai is adding residents at a record pace, and rental demand grows with them. It's no accident: the government's 2040 Master Plan is designed around that growth.
Dubai's population
+226,885 new residents between January and September 2026 alone.
plan target
Sources: Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment (2026) and Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Rentals: more contracts, rising rents
Median gross yield by area in 2025.
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 8 % |
| Business Bay | 7 % |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 7 % |
| Dubai South | 7 % |
| Downtown Dubai | 6 % |
| Dubai Marina | 6 % |
Source: DLD via DXBinteract. Gross yield: annual rent ÷ sale price, for units sold and rented in 2025.
Dubai 2040: a clear roadmap
Few cities publish in such detail how they will grow. The 2040 Master Plan sets out where people will live, where investment will go and what infrastructure is coming.
Sources: Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan; RTA (Blue Line); Dubai Airports (Al Maktoum International).
Buying in Dubai is tightly regulated
Dubai's market has a legal framework designed to protect buyers, including foreigners buying remotely.
Full ownership (freehold)
Foreigners can buy freehold in designated areas (Law 7/2006). It's yours: you can sell it, rent it out or pass it on.
Escrow accounts
When you buy off-plan, your money goes into a ring-fenced project account and is released to the developer as construction progresses (Law 8/2007).
Registered from the first payment
Off-plan purchases are registered with the DLD (Oqood) and, at handover, you receive the official title deed.
Public prices
Every sale and every rental contract is registered with the DLD. That's why we can check any price against real transactions.
Regulated agencies
RERA regulates developers, agencies and agents, and every listing needs an official permit. We are a licensed agency in Dubai.
100% remote purchase
Digital signing, international payments and coordinated paperwork, with no need to travel to Dubai.
Investing in Dubai vs. at home
Choose your country and compare the rules. This is a general guide: each case depends on your personal situation.
General guidance as of November 2026; not tax or legal advice. Rates may change and vary by region, municipality or state.
Golden Visa and investor visa
Investing in Dubai property can give you and your family residency. The conditions are set by the UAE authorities and improved in 2026.
10-year residency
- One or more properties worth AED 2,000,000 or more in total
- Off-plan and mortgaged properties also qualify
- Since 2026 there is no longer a minimum amount paid required to apply
- Covers your spouse and children
- Renewable, with no minimum stay required in the UAE
2-year residency
For investments below AED 2 million there is the renewable 2-year property investor visa. In 2026 Dubai relaxed its requirements.
- We confirm the current requirements for your case
- We guide you through the whole process
Can I combine several properties?
Yes. For the Golden Visa the total value of your properties counts, as long as it reaches the required minimum.
Does an off-plan property qualify?
Yes, as long as the project and developer are registered. We'll tell you which projects qualify.
Do I have to travel to Dubai?
The purchase is done remotely. The residency process has a few in-person steps (fingerprints and medical check), which we coordinate with you.
Requirements are subject to change by the UAE authorities (ICP / GDRFA / DLD). We confirm the current conditions before you buy.
The real risks and how we manage them
No market rises forever. We'd rather tell you ourselves and explain how we protect your investment.
Market cycles
Between 2014 and 2020 the price per sq ft in Dubai fell 12% (from AED 1,065 to 932).
How we manage itA medium- to long-term horizon, and buying below market price whenever possible.
Lots of new supply
There are more than 500,000 homes under construction or newly launched. In some areas this may push rents down.
How we manage itWe choose areas with proven demand, using DLD data on what actually sells and rents.
Developer and timelines
Off-plan purchases can face handover delays or weak developers.
How we manage itWe work with developers with a delivery track record, always with an escrow account, and we monitor construction.
Costs and liquidity
The 4% DLD fee, commission and service charges reduce returns, and selling takes time.
How we manage itBefore you buy we give you the real net numbers: what you put in, what you pay and what you keep.