Buyers Keep Choosing Dubai and the Numbers Still Work

Dubai attracts attention for its skyline, but buyers stay for one reason: the math works.

Mid-market apartments in Dubai typically sell between €3,500 and €5,000 per sqm, with prime areas higher. A modern one-bedroom apartment often falls between €220,000 and €400,000, depending on location and building quality.

Rental demand is strong and international. Annual rents for similar units commonly range from:

• €12,000 to €25,000 for one-bedroom apartments

That translates into gross rental yields of 6-9%, levels rarely achievable in major global cities.

Add to that:

• no annual property tax
• no capital gains tax for individuals
• relatively low purchase costs (around 6-7% total)

Dubai remains one of the most efficient real estate markets in the world.

Buyers choose Dubai because:

• transactions are fast and transparent
• foreign ownership is clearly regulated
• rental liquidity is high
• properties can serve both income and personal use

Dubai isn’t a speculative gamble - it’s a market designed for active ownership.

For investors seeking yield and for buyers wanting a globally connected base, Dubai continues to deliver exactly what people expect real estate to do: perform.