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Invest in Dubai property, with the numbers first

Guides, strategies and calculators built on DLD sales and Ejari leases. Start with your goal.

Median gross yieldNot on recordNo city-wide figure yet. Gross yield is shown area by area, where enough leases and sales are recorded.

Price changeNot on recordNeeds 12 months of sales. The official DLD feed has been paused since July 2026.

Income tax on rent0%UAE Federal Tax Authority · 2025

Golden Visa fromAED 2MUAE Cabinet · 2022

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Why DubaiTax, visas, yields and what can go wrong.First-time buyerEvery step from budget to keys.Off-plan vs readyPrice, risk and cash flow compared.AppreciationWhere prices rose fastest, and why.Rental incomeYields that survive service charges.Flip strategySelling before handover: fees and timing.Payment plans60/40, 1% monthly, post-handover.Plans by developerEvery developer's typical terms.

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Quick Answer

Dubai property investment offers 0% property tax, 7-10% rental yields, and 100% foreign ownership. Off-plan buyers get 15-30% below-market pricing with flexible payment plans, while ready properties deliver immediate rental income. Qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa with AED 2 million investment.

Published 1 September 2025Updated 10 November 2026

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