INVESTING IN DUBAI PROPERTY

Reinforced position as a strategic global gateway between East and West, Dubai is thriving due to exceptional economic growth dominant, FDI attraction, significant population and millionaire inflows driving a red-hot luxury property market, strong fiscal fundamentals, world-class infrastructure, and strategic long-term planning, solidifying its position as a premier global hub.  

Dubai’s population profile is a key driver of its economy and real estate demand. As of 2024, the emirate’s population has surpassed 3.65 million residents, reflecting sustained growth driven by both natural expansion and significant inward migration. This growth is set to continue, with official estimates projecting the population will reach approximately 5.8 million by 2040, underpinned by rising international interest, favourable visa reforms, and the city's global positioning as a hub for commerce and innovation.  

Dubai’s long-term outlook remains positive, support by government-led strategies to future proof the economy such as the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), a ten-year plan aimed at doubling the size of the economy and positioning Dubai among the world’s top three economic cities, and the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which focuses on sustainable growth, transparency, and long-term investor confidence. 

Dubai has developed a broad and internationally recognised education system. The city's higher education offering has also expanded. Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park host a growing number of internationally affiliated universities. The sector has grown substantially over the past decade in response to rising population and international demand. While the sector continues to mature, the availability of high-quality education across multiple income brackets remains a core strength—enhancing Dubai's liveability, increasing demand for family-oriented housing, and supporting long-term residential stability. 

Dubai’s economic resilience and favourable regulatory environment have established the emirate as one of the most attractive destinations globally for relocation of  high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). In 2024, the United Arab Emirates attracted the highest net inflow of millionaires worldwide relocating to the country, more than the United States, Switzerland, or Singapore, attracted by the absence of income tax, long-term residency schemes, and a high standard of living supported by world-class healthcare, education, and infrastructure.