Dubai real estate investment

0% tax on rental income, Golden Visa, USD-pegged returns

Dubai combines zero income tax on rental yields, the 10-year Golden Visa (from AED 2M / ~€500K), a USD-pegged currency, and one of the world's highest-yielding institutional-grade rental markets. Freehold zones like Downtown, Marina and Business Bay are the core institutional plays.

Market overview

Average achieved price per m² (Dubai, all residential): 20,623 AED per m² · Achieved price (registered/transacted) · Floor-area basis not stated by the publisher
Definition: City-wide average price per m² actually paid on residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department, as compiled by Property Monitor. Converted from AED 1,916 per square foot at 10.7639 sq ft to the m². (Emirate of Dubai)
Source: Property Monitor, using Dubai Land Department transaction records · as of June 2026
Country: United Arab Emirates
2026 outlook: Population growth, transparent freehold zones and expat-driven rental demand keep gross yields well above Western Europe. Off-plan and short-term rental strategies remain the highest-conviction plays for 2026.