Over the last years Dubai has become an international investment hub, particularly after opening its real estate market to foreign investors. Dubai has set up special areas for non-citizens to invest in property, which are also known as “freehold zones”.
Popular amongst tenants and investors, Downtown Dubai is one of the best freehold zones in Dubai. Besides world-renowned Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai also offers a large variety of freehold apartments. For example, Burj Crown apartment in Downtown Dubai costs from AED 957,888. However, apartments in Emaar IL Primo prices start at AED 18M.
Another high-demand freehold zone Dubai Marina features luxury beachfront residences, retail outlets, sport facilities, restaurants and more. Investors can choose from a wide range of sea view apartments and villas for sale. The starting price of a studio apartment in Dubai Marina is AED 390,000.
Arabian Ranches has proved itself as one of most exclusive and high-end communities in Dubai. Offering townhouses and villas located in a family-friendly environment. The price for 2BR villa in Arabian Ranches starts from AED 1.2M while 3-bedroom villas start from AED 1.35M.