Real estate investment in Dubai
We support the entire transaction: from the investment profile to letting, with the corporate structure and residency resolved by the same firm that handles your company.
The structure resolved before the property
Buying in Dubai is the easy part. What determines the outcome is in whose name you buy, where the income ends up being taxed and what happens on the day you want to sell. That order is the service.
From €300,000
Recommended minimum. It is our firm's criterion, not a legal minimum: in Dubai you can buy for less. From that figure upwards, the analysis of structure, tax and exit justifies the work involved.
8–12%
Indicative range, not guaranteed: it depends on the asset, the location, the strategy and the conditions. Gross, before service charges, management and vacant periods.
Case by case
In your own name or through a company. There is no general answer: it depends on your tax residency, on whether you are looking for income or capital appreciation, and on what you want to happen on the day you sell. It is the first conversation, not the last.
Certain purchases give access to residency. The Dubai Land Department sets AED 2 million as the reference value for applying for the ten-year Golden Visa as a property investor, subject to its conditions. How residency works.
Threshold and conditions according to the Dubai Land Department, subject to its requirements and to any changes it publishes.
Any return you see on this page is indicative and depends on the location, the timing of the purchase and your tax structure. Nothing said here is investment advice.
What changes depending on where you buy
An honest comparison is not of yield alone: it is of yield after tax, after purchase costs and over the horizon you have in mind.
Gross rental yield
3–4%
8–12%
Indicative market ranges, not our own figures or a forecast of returns, and in no case a guaranteed return: they depend on the asset, the location, the strategy and the conditions. These are GROSS yields: before service charges, management, maintenance and vacant periods.
The percentages are for reference only. They reflect ranges published by the sector, not a guaranteed return or a forecast by our firm. Past returns do not guarantee future returns, and the figure a transaction ends up delivering depends on the area, the property type, the entry price, vacant periods and the tax structure through which the purchase is made. Nothing on this page is investment advice.
Developments, once verified
We do not publish any yet. A development is added to this page when we have its contract in front of us, the licence checked and the developer's permission to name it. This is the listing it will be added with.
Model listing
No developments published- Development and developer
- Area
- Bedrooms
- Floor area
- Handover
- Price from
- Payment plan
- Estimated yield
Five steps, in this order
- 01
Investment profile
What you are looking for: regular income or capital appreciation, over what horizon and with what amount. This conversation shows whether we can help you or not, and we tell you there and then.
- 02
Structure and residency
In whose name the purchase is made, as an individual or through a company, and what that implies in your country of residence. It is the part we already do every day in the rest of our services.
- 03
Selection and checks
Development, developer and contract. The status of the licence, the construction schedule and the payment terms are reviewed before you sign anything.
- 04
Purchase and registration
Reservation, sale and purchase agreement and property registration, with support at every signing.
- 05
Letting and after-sales
Letting the property, management and running costs once it has been handed over.
What a business consultancy brings
The difference from an agency is not the property, which is the same. It is everything around the purchase.
The structure, before the property
We are a business consultancy that supports a purchase, not an agency that also handles the paperwork. The order changes the outcome.
A single point of contact
The same person who handles your company and your residency handles the transaction. No passing between departments and no different versions of the same case.
In Spanish, with the local framework
The contract, the payment plan and the registration are explained in Spanish and with reference to your country, not half-translated.
We will also tell you no
If your case is not the right fit, whether because of the amount, the horizon or because the tax in your home country eats up the result, we tell you in the first conversation.
We work with local developers, and we name them when they authorise us to do so. You will not find a wall of logos here from brands with which we have no signed agreement.
We select developers with a track record and a reputation, and we analyse their projects beforehand: build quality, contractual terms, handover timeframes, location and subsequent management. The aim is to reduce risk, not to widen the shop window.
What this page is not
Nothing you read here is investment or tax advice, nor a recommendation to buy. It is the description of a support service. The decision to invest is yours, and the figures for your case come from your case, not from this page.
- Location changes everything
- Two properties at the same price in different areas of Dubai do not perform the same, either as rentals or on resale. There is no such thing as a “Dubai” yield.
- Returns are variable
- It depends on actual occupancy, service charges and maintenance, and on when you buy and when you sell. It may be lower than estimated, and it may be negative.
- Your tax structure decides
- The same property produces different results depending on where you are tax resident and in whose name you buy. Buying abroad does not, by itself, move the taxation.
This information is indicative and does not constitute tax, legal or investment advice. Each transaction depends on the structure, the tax residency and the investor's circumstances, and is analysed case by case before anything is decided.
What everyone asks
Where is my rental income taxed?
It depends on where you are tax resident when you receive the rent, not on where the property is or where the company is. Buying in Dubai while remaining resident in Spain does not, by itself, move the taxation. It is the first question we will ask you, and the specific answer is signed off by an adviser with your case in front of them.
Can the purchase be financed from outside the UAE?
Financing conditions for non-residents are set by each bank and change with the product and the buyer's profile, so there is no general rule we can give you in advance.
Who looks after the property after the purchase?
Letting, management and running costs are part of the support after handover.
Does buying a property give the right to residency?
The UAE has residency routes linked to investment, with their own thresholds and conditions that are reviewed fairly often. We do not publish the amount or the duration until we have confirmed them: it is exactly the kind of figure the competition repeats from hearsay. If residency is your main objective, say so in the first conversation, because it determines which property makes sense.
Can a foreign national buy a property, and where?
Yes. Dubai allows foreign ownership in designated freehold areas. DLD distinguishes between ownership open to all nationalities and areas with different regimes. The exact availability must be checked with DLD and against the specific title/project before buying.
Is it better to buy off-plan or a completed property?
It depends on the objective. Off-plan can offer payment plans and early entry, but it adds execution and timing risk. A ready property allows the asset and its existing rental income to be assessed more clearly. There is no universal answer.
Which areas offer the best yields?
It changes with timing, property type and entry price. I would not publish a permanent ranking. We analyse rental/transaction data from DLD and market portals, as well as service charges and actual demand.
Which areas have the greatest potential for capital appreciation?
It depends on infrastructure, new supply, project quality, connectivity, demand and entry price. We use DLD information and market analysis; we never guarantee capital appreciation.
What costs are involved in buying a property?
In addition to the price, there may be the DLD registration fee, trustee/administration fees, broker's commission, NOC, mortgage fees if there is financing, service charges and other project costs. We confirm a cost sheet before buying.
Are there taxes when buying?
In Dubai the transaction is mainly subject to registration charges and fees rather than to a property transfer tax, as in Spain (impuesto de transmisiones). DLD publishes a 4% fee on certain sale and purchase transactions, in addition to administrative charges. How these costs are split under the contract must be checked in each transaction.
Is tax payable when selling?
The answer depends on who is selling, their tax residency and whether the property forms part of a business activity. In the UAE, the FTA excludes a natural person's Real Estate Investment Income from Business Activity for Corporate Tax purposes when it is held in a personal capacity, but an investor who is tax resident in another country may have obligations there.
Do I need to be a resident?
To buy in areas open to foreign nationals, not necessarily. Residency may be relevant for banking, financing, living in the UAE or certain benefits, but buying and residency are separate matters.
Can I buy from Spain?
Yes, many transactions can be started from abroad through a reservation, electronic signature and powers of attorney where applicable. We recommend reviewing identification, payments, the contract and registration before transferring funds.
Can I finance the property?
Yes, it may be possible, subject to the bank, residency, income, the property and the lending policy. Conditions for residents and non-residents may vary.
How is the rental managed?
We can coordinate property management with qualified operators: tenant sourcing, tenancy contract, rent collection, maintenance and follow-up, depending on the type of asset and rental.
What service charges are there?
In jointly owned properties there are service charges approved by RERA/DLD. The amount depends on the building/project and can be checked in DLD's Service Charge Index.
What happens if I want to sell?
The market price, documents, any mortgages, NOC, fees, the buyer and registration of the transfer are reviewed. It is also advisable to review the tax impact in the owner's country of residence.
Do you only work with new-build properties?
No. We can analyse both off-plan and completed properties, provided that the asset and the transaction fit the investor's profile.
Do you also look for completed properties?
Yes. For some profiles we prefer ready assets, because they allow us to analyse rental income, occupancy, service charges and the actual quality of the building.
Can you manage the property afterwards?
Yes, we can coordinate letting and property management through qualified providers, as well as support with renewals, issues and a possible exit.
Tell us what you are looking for
Let's talk for 30 minutes. First conversation free of charge. No obligation. No sales pitch. With the amount, the horizon and your residency situation, we tell you whether investing in the UAE is the right fit for your case. And if it is not, we tell you that too.
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