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Country brief
Buying property in United Arab Emirates as a foreigner.
The UAE is the residency play. High headline yields, zero income tax on rental income, and a Golden Visa that turns a property purchase into 10 years of residency.
Net Yield
6.8%
5-Yr Price Growth
+64%
Foreign Ownership
Freehold zones only
Residency
Golden Visa (AED 2M) / Investor (AED 750k)
Why it works
- — Zero personal income tax on rental income
- — Zero capital gains tax on property sales
- — Golden Visa: 10-year renewable residency from AED 2M property
What to watch
- — Foreign ownership restricted to designated freehold zones
- — Service charges and chiller fees can erode net yields meaningfully
- — Off-plan supply pipeline is substantial — selectivity matters
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