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Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Freehold ownership, no annual property tax, short flights from India.
The single largest destination for Indian buyers abroad. Foreigners can own freehold in designated zones, transactions are recorded openly by the Dubai Land Department, and the resident Indian community makes leasing and resale straightforward.
- Where we look
- Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Ras Al Khaimah
- Entry level
- USD 400k for prime apartments; USD 2M+ for villas and branded residences
- Rental yield
- Typically 5–7% gross on well-chosen prime apartments
- Foreign ownership
- 100% freehold for foreign nationals in designated areas; title issued in your name
- Residency
- Property-linked renewable residence visas available at defined investment levels
- Taxes
- No annual property tax and no personal income tax; a one-time transfer fee applies
- Watch out for
- Supply cycles are real — location and developer track record matter more than launch pricing.