Why So Many Global Investors Are Buying Dubai Real Estate

Why So Many Global Investors Are Buying Dubai Real Estate

Dubai's real estate market is redefining global investment standards. With high returns, a tax-free environment, and strategic growth, it offers compelling opportunities for investors seeking both short-term gains and long-term wealth preservation.

Unmatched Returns in a Growing Market

For savvy investors, Dubai delivers what few other markets can: rental yields of 6.9% in a local tax-free environment. In H1 2025 Stake investors enjoyed $3.5 million (AED 13 million) rental income paid and a 33% avg. appreciation on property exits.

Compare this to the global average of 3.15% in 2024 - and that’s before taxes eat into profits.

This combination of high returns and no local tax burden makes Dubai an attractive option for those looking to build wealth efficiently.

Market Momentum

Dubai’s real estate market continues to break records. In 2024, the market hit 226,000 transactions worth [$207 billion](https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2025/january/26-01/hamdan-bin-mohammed-dubai-real-estate-market-remains-among-the-world-best#:~:text=Driving innovation with cutting-edge technologies&text=These technologies play a crucial,its leadership across various industries.), a 36% rise on the year ****and ****foreign investment into Dubai hit $45 billion.

Dubai's population hit 4 million in August 2025, growing by nearly 6% in one year with over 223,000 new residents. This continues steady growth from previous years, with the city's population rising from 3.5 million in 2022 to today's 4 million milestone.

Golden Visa: 10-Year Residency, Banking Access & Family Sponsorship

Designed for investors, the Golden Visa provides:

• 10 years of renewable residency
• Banking access from day one
• Family sponsorship (spouse and dependents)
• Full ownership rights with no minimum stay requirement

And it’s attracting high-net-worth individuals:

• 158,000 Golden Visas granted in 2023
• 9,800 millionaires expected to move to the UAE in 2025

Learn more about the Golden Visa here.

Infrastructure Investment: Building for the Future

Dubai is heavily investing in its infrastructure, with a $35 billion investment into its airport driving future growth. The blue line metro extension, alone a $5.6 billion investment, will provide 421 kilometers of new metro track and 197 new stations by 2030.

These investments in connectivity and urban development ensure Dubai remains an attractive destination for tourists, residents and investors.

The combination of cutting-edge infrastructure and development is a solid foundation for future growth, ensuring that Dubai will continue to be a prime location for real estate investment.

Why Now?

Dubai’s combination of high yields, zero local taxes, and stable currency makes it one of the most attractive real estate markets in the world today.

Now is the time to act. Whether you're looking to earn passive rental income, benefit from capital appreciation, or take advantage of exclusive investment opportunities, Dubai offers a unique chance to grow your wealth.

With Stake, it’s easier than ever to invest in Dubai real estate, with opportunities starting from just AED 500.

Ready to seize the opportunity? The data is clear, the market is strong, and the time to invest is now.

Start building your Dubai real estate portfolio today with Stake.

All Investments carry risks. Stake Properties Limited is regulated by the DFSA as an Operator of a Crowdfunding Platform in the UAE.