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The UAE: liquidity, scale and a clear framework for foreign buyers
The UAE combines freehold ownership zones for foreign buyers, a currency pegged to the US dollar and residency routes linked to property. We advise primarily on Dubai, with Abu Dhabi considered case by case.
Why investors consider United Arab Emirates
Three reasons it comes up in conversation
01
Foreign ownership
Designated freehold areas allow full ownership by international buyers.
02
Currency stability
The dirham’s peg to the US dollar reduces currency risk for many investors.
03
Residency link
Qualifying property can support long-term UAE residency.
Where we advise
Each area suits a different purpose
Dubai
The most liquid market in the region, from established districts to new master communities.
Primary focus
Abu Dhabi
A more measured market with growing investment zones and cultural districts.
Case by case
Investment characteristics
What to know before buying
- Ownership
- Freehold in designated areas
- Currency
- AED, pegged to USD
- Transaction costs
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- Rental market
- Long-term and short-term
Residency relationship
Property and the UAE Golden Visa
Property above a qualifying value can support a long-term renewable residence visa for the investor and family. We confirm whether a specific acquisition qualifies before purchase.
Market data
The numbers behind the market
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Selected opportunities
Assessed, then presented
Trois perspective
“The UAE rewards buyers who are selective about developer and location, and punishes those who buy the headline. We spend more time on what to avoid than on what to buy.”
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Enquire about United Arab Emirates
Tell us what the property needs to do — income, residency, a family base — and we’ll tell you honestly whether United Arab Emirates is the right market for it.