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Is buying property in Dubai a good investment?
It can be — Dubai offers some of the highest rental yields of any major global city (commonly 5–8% gross), no annual property tax, and no tax on rental income. But "good investment" depends on the specific unit, not the city. The two things that decide it: did you buy at a fair price versus actual recorded transactions (not asking prices), and does the net yield still work after service charges and vacancy? A great building bought at an inflated price is a poor investment; an ordinary building bought well can be excellent. Benchmark the price against real DLD sales data and run the net yield before you decide.
Agree. I own two apartments here. The yields are real, but the service charges surprised me on the first one — check the exact per-sqft charge for that specific tower before you buy, it can swing your net return by 1–2%.
One practical tip: never benchmark a listing against other listings (those are just asking prices). Benchmark against registered transactions for the same building — that is the only number that tells you if a "good investment" is actually priced like one.
PropertyScanner benchmarks any Dubai property against real DLD transactions and flags price, net yield and listing risks — so you can judge a deal on the numbers before you commit.
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