Dubai's extraordinary progress
throughout the decades

Portrait of an Emirati sheikh

1960

Dubai Airport opens to the public.

1971

The United Arab Emirates is founded.

1979

Inauguration of Dubai Cable, Dubai Dry Docks, Jebel Ali Port, Dubai Aluminium and the Dubai World Trade Centre.

1985

Emirates Airline is born and Dubai is finally on the international scene.

1990

Dubai turns into a modern metropolis with two state-of-the-art ports, an international airport, the flagship carrier Emirates and a world-class free trade industrial zone in Jebel Ali.

2000

ONWARDS

Dubai’s hospitality experiences significant growth with 44,000 rooms added across an additional 180 establishments in just 10 years. Today, there are over 100,000 rooms across 681 establishments across the city.

2001

The real estate market is now open to foreigners.

2010

Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, puts Dubai on the global map, becoming one of the world’s most recognised tourist destinations.

2016

Dubai International Airport ranks as the world’s busiest for international traffic, with travellers nearly doubling by the end of 2016 to over 83.6 million.

2021

Dubai hosts EXPO 2020, while also announcing the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan to upgrade Dubai’s urban areas and improve quality of life in the Emirate.

2026

Dubai becomes a global real estate powerhouse. Following a record-breaking year with over AED 917 billion in real estate transactions, Dubai enters a new era of maturity, strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for investment, business and lifestyle.

How much space can
$1 million get you?

Dubai continues to demonstrate why it is firmly established as one of the world's most popular leisure and business travel destinations, and a hotspot for real estate investment.

Compared to other cities, $1 million gets you an impressive 1,130 sq ft in Dubai compared to other major cities around the world.

In addition to its modern design and quality of life, Dubai has a diverse population of over 200 nationalities and a thriving financial industry that rivals top global economies.

Strategically located

Strategically located

Located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, this ideal geography has helped Dubai become a popular destination for both investment and tourism.

A safe haven for investors

A safe haven for investors

Dubai is politically stable and economically flourishing, often ranking as one of the safest cities in the world in to live in, making it a safe destination to move to and invest in.

4-hour air-sea connectivity

Upon completion, the DWC airport will boast a capacity of 250 million passengers annually. This will supplement DXB airport, which can accommodate 90 million passengers.

4-hour air-sea connectivity

A strong currency

The UAE dirham being pegged to the stable US dollar means that the value of the currency has enjoyed balance and growth, and created stability for import and export trade.

A strong currency
0% Commissions

0% Commissions

Access original developer price lists without agency markups, keeping the purchase transparent and ensuring your capital is directed entirely toward the property you select.

0% Tax

0% Tax

Residential property purchases and sales are not subject to personal income or capital gains tax, creating a clear and efficient environment for international investors.

1 Day

A highly digitised property system can make it possible to reserve and complete key transaction steps in a single day, even when investing from overseas.

1 Day

5-15%

Dubai’s strongest locations can offer compelling rental yields and capital appreciation, with carefully selected opportunities targeting returns between five and fifteen percent.

5-15%
2-7 Years

2-7 Years

Flexible interest-free payment plans spread instalments across construction and beyond handover, allowing investors to preserve liquidity while building their portfolio.

10-20%

10-20%

Many off-plan opportunities begin with a manageable initial downpayment, offering an accessible route into premium developments before the remaining staged payments fall due.

Strategically located

Strategically located

Located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, this ideal geography has helped Dubai become a popular destination for both investment and tourism.

A safe haven for investors

Dubai is politically stable and economically flourishing, often ranking as one of the safest cities in the world in to live in, making it a safe destination to move to and invest in.

A safe haven for investors
4-hour air-sea connectivity

4-hour air-sea connectivity

Upon completion, the DWC airport will boast a capacity of 250 million passengers annually. This will supplement DXB airport, which can accommodate 90 million passengers.

A strong currency

The UAE dirham being pegged to the stable US dollar means that the value of the currency has enjoyed balance and growth, and created stability for import and export trade.

A strong currency
0% Commissions

0% Commissions

Access original developer price lists without agency markups, keeping the purchase transparent and ensuring your capital is directed entirely toward the property you select.

0% Tax

Residential property purchases and sales are not subject to personal income or capital gains tax, creating a clear and efficient environment for international investors.

0% Tax
1 Day

1 Day

A highly digitised property system can make it possible to reserve and complete key transaction steps in a single day, even when investing from overseas.

5-15%

Dubai’s strongest locations can offer compelling rental yields and capital appreciation, with carefully selected opportunities targeting returns between five and fifteen percent.

5-15%
2-7 Years

2-7 Years

Flexible interest-free payment plans spread instalments across construction and beyond handover, allowing investors to preserve liquidity while building their portfolio.

10-20%

Many off-plan opportunities begin with a manageable initial downpayment, offering an accessible route into premium developments before the remaining staged payments fall due.

10-20%

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