Is Dubai real estate worth it compared to US property?

[Martynes]

So I've been sitting on some capital for a while now and the US market just isn't delivering the returns it used to. A mate who invested in Dubai two years ago keeps sending me updates that honestly make me a bit jealous. Anyone here actively looked at Dubai real estate as a foreign buyer and can give a straight take on whether the numbers actually hold up in practice?

[Dobbi]

The comparison of returns alone is a compelling argument. The difference in net post-tax income from renting property in the US and a similar property in Dubai is quite significant. If we add to this the payment terms for off-plan developments, the barrier to entry into the market turns out to be lower than most people think.

[Pupus]

The tax angle is what keeps bringing serious investors back to this market. Dubai real estate sits in a different category from most international options because the ownership framework for foreigners is clear, the rental market is deep and the absence of property tax changes the net return calculation significantly. The range of available property types covers most investment strategies too, from compact apartments in high demand districts through to larger family oriented developments. One platform worth browsing is https://atvir.com/