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Property investment

Frameworks for thinking about holding property in the UAE. Never a forecast, never a promise of returns.

Double height lobby of a branded residential tower in Dubai, looking out to the water at dusk

Property investment3 November 2026

Branded residences in Dubai: what the brand actually buys you

Dubai holds more branded residences than any other city, and most of them are sold off plan. We explain how the brand reaches the building, who is paid for it, what it does to the service charge, and how to test the resale premium that every brochure implies.

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Property investment1 November 2026
Property and the UAE Golden Visa
Owning property in the UAE can support an application for long term residence. We set out what the official sources publish about the property route, where they agree, where they differ, and why every criterion must be confirmed with the authorities before you buy with residency in mind.

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