People keep asking me: "Is Dubai real estate still worth it?"
Yes. Here is why.
Zero Property Tax
This alone makes Dubai extraordinary. In London, New York, or Singapore, you are paying 1–3% annually just to hold property. In Dubai, that number is zero. Your return is your return.
Rental Yields
Prime Dubai Marina apartments yield 6–8% gross annually. Compare that to London at 3–4% or New York at 2–3%. The numbers are not close.
The Expo 2020 Effect Is Still Playing Out
The infrastructure built for Expo 2020 — roads, metros, entire new districts — continues attracting residents and businesses. Supply of quality units is not keeping pace with demand.
The Golden Visa Ecosystem
Property investment of AED 2 million+ qualifies for a 10-year Golden Visa. This has created a new class of long-term residents who are buying rather than renting. Demand baseline is rising.
What Topgee Properties Is Doing
We are focused on two plays:
1. Off-plan in emerging districts — buying at developer prices, selling before handover at 20–35% premium
2. Completed prime units for rental income — 7%+ yields in Marina and JBR
The market is not cheap anymore. But it is nowhere near its ceiling.
If you are looking to diversify into real estate, Dubai is the most logical choice for a non-resident investor in 2025.