Dubai
The Global Business Hub
Dubai is committed to continuously strengthening its legislative and regulatory framework to provide a reliable and robust digital, social, and financial infrastructure that’s driving its high-growth global economy.
Through consistent strategic investments in all-round development, Dubai as a economy is propelled by industrial production, services, and knowledge, as well as the oil revenues and investments of its neighboring state of Abu Dhabi.
Dubai
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
As a smart city, Dubai is dedicated to fostering a higher quality of life for its residents.
The city boasts impressive rankings on globally recognized indicators of infrastructure, ease of doing business, competitiveness, prosperity, innovation, livability, and happiness and well-being.
With its rich, diverse, and cosmopolitan culture, Dubai has become a top destination for global companies and people from over 200 countries seeking to live, work, and enjoy in Dubai.
Top reasons why global investors invest in Dubai
DUBAI’S DEMAND DRIVERS
Attractive Place to Live
Extremely high standards of productivity, well-being, and education with an ability to enjoy both high and affordable standards of living
Safe & Welcoming City
Tolerant, welcoming, cosmopolitan, diverse, and safe city with 90% expatriate population
Strong, Sustained & Healthy Market
Booming industry, real estate and employment market
STRONG DEMAND FOR GOODS, SERVICES & REAL ESTATE
Dubai’s economic and socio-political policies and open borders continue to attract capital, talent and industry from across the world driving demand for real estate and goods and services
Global Hub
Hub for Middle East and Africa for banking, finance, capital markets and insurance; internet, fintech and crypto technology; manufacturing; real estate and construction; retail and wholesale and re-exports; aviation; defense; healthcare; education; leisure and tourism
Global Gateway
Epicenter for global trade flows and world’s most business-friendly economy. Global gateway for businesses and tourists to 75% of the world’s growth markets and 1 billion consumers of Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Regional HQ to 75% of Fortune 500 companies
Sound Governance
Stable, low-risk safe haven with high standards of governance, pro-business and economic policies, political stability, and the rule of law
Progressive & Forward-Thinking Leadership
Strong leadership that adapts to and capitalizes on the changing global socio-political dynamics and business landscape driving productivity and human well-being and living
Free Movement of Talent & Capital
Free movement of knowledge, capital, goods and services, and talent driving growth and development
Outstanding Infrastructure
World’s best and most modern infrastructure from roads to communication networks to living amenities (leisure, sports, health and education amenities)
ROBUST 8% / YR POPULATION GROWTH
Population forecasted to double in 7 years from 3 million in 2020 to 6 million in 2040 driving demand for goods and services and housing
A City that Works
Cutting-edge, smart city technology with with no government bureaucracy & easy business practice
Tourist Destination
One of the world’s most visited cities and ranked top tourism FDI destination in 2021 ahead of London, Paris & Shanghai
Busiest Airport & Cargo Hub
With world’s busiest international airport and Middle East’s biggest cargo port
DUBAI’S PROPERTY DEMAND DRIVERS
STRONG & HEALTHY MARKET
Economic and socio-political hub with open borders and no capital controls continue to attract capital, talent and industry from across the world driving demand for real estate and goods and services
STRONG REAL ESTATE MARKET DRIVEN BY SOUND ECONOMIC-SOCIO FUNDAMENTALS
Thriving rental and resale market and strong rental and capital appreciation with AED 630 billion ($180 bn) of property investment forecasted in 2023
STRONG GOVERNANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRUST
Investors trust Dubai’s governance, leadership and infrastructure development
STRONG ROI ON PROPERTY INVESTMENT DRIVEN BY REAL DEMAND & FUNDAMENTALS
Average yearly rental yields on property range from 4% to 15% and 6% to 100% capital appreciation in 2021 and 2022 across different locations
ROBUST 8% / YR POPULATION GROWTH
Dubai’s population grew by 8% in 2022 and is projected to double in 7 years
EASY PAYMENT PLANS
Off-plan properties offer flexible and easy payment plans
UP TO 80% MORTGAGES
Financing up to 80% of property value for qualified buyers
10 YEAR RESIDENCY VISAS
10 year residency visas on property investment; can stay outside UAE for more than 6 months; can sponsor family members regardless of age & unlimited domestic helpers
ZERO TAX
Zero income tax on capital gains; zero tax on rental income; zero wealth tax; zero inheritance tax