Investment Advisory · Dubai · International

Your capital deserves a direct path to Dubai

We are your independent connection to the world's most dynamic real estate market. Honest advisory, no conflict of interest — from your first question to the handover of keys.

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The story behind the phenomenon

From a fishing village to a global capital of wealth

Just 60 years ago, Dubai was a modest Gulf port whose economy depended on fishing and pearl trading. No skyscrapers, no international airport, no shopping malls. What it did have was a vision.

Unlike its neighbours, Dubai understood early that its oil would run out — and decided that its true resource would be its position on the map and its openness to the world. While other countries closed their economies, Dubai opened free zones, eliminated taxes and built the airport that today connects more international passengers than any other on the planet.

The result: today oil accounts for less than 1% of Dubai's GDP. Its economy runs on trade, tourism, finance and real estate. In 2002, the government first allowed foreigners to purchase property in full ownership (freehold) — and one of the world's most open real estate markets was born: any person, of any nationality, can buy, sell and inherit property in Dubai with title in their own name.

For the international investor, this means something very concrete: a dollar-pegged market (the dirham has been fixed to the USD since 1997), zero income tax, zero capital gains tax, and the possibility of obtaining residency through investment. A combination very few markets in the world can offer today.

1966
Oil is discovered. Sheikh Rashid declares it a means, not an end: "My grandson will not live off oil."
1985
Jebel Ali Free Zone is established — the first major free zone. Foreign companies with 0% tax and 100% ownership.
1997
The dirham is officially pegged to the US dollar (3.6725 AED/USD), where it remains today. Total currency stability.
2002
Dubai opens freehold property for foreigners. The modern international real estate market is born.
2019
The Golden Visa launches: 10-year residency through real estate investment from AED 2 million (~$545K USD).
2025
The market closes its fifth consecutive record year: over 270,000 transactions worth AED 917 billion. Population exceeds 4 million.
The market in numbers

What the data says, not the salespeople

Figures from the Dubai Land Department and independent market consultancies. This is what a serious investor should know before any commercial conversation.

270K+
Real estate transactions in 2025 — fifth consecutive record year, valued at AED 917 billion
~7%
Average gross annual yield on apartments. Selected high-yield zones reach 9–10%
0%
Personal income tax and capital gains tax on the sale of residential property
4M+
Residents in 2025, with 175,000–225,000 new residents projected for 2026. Housing demand keeps growing
28 yrs
The dirham pegged to the US dollar without a single devaluation. Your investment lives in hard currency
10 yrs
Residency (Golden Visa) through real estate investment from AED 2 million, extendable to spouse and children

Sources: Dubai Land Department, Cavendish Maxwell, Global Property Guide, Engel & Völkers, REIDIN (2025–2026 data). Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Investment example

What your money does in Dubai while you're not there

A one-bedroom apartment in a medium-to-high yield zone. Conservative scenario based on verified 2026 market data.

Item In Dubai Reference: Europe / Other markets
Total return at 5 years
capital gain + accumulated rental income
Tax on gains
0%
neither on rental income nor capital gains
Equivalent tax in Europe
at 19–28% on gains and rental income

Conservative scenario: 8–10% annual appreciation (Savills, CBRE and market consensus for 2026; 9% midpoint used in calculations). The real historical CAGR 2020–2025 was 18.6%, but leading consultancies project a moderation of the cycle. 7% gross yield (Dubai apartment average per REIDIN April 2026), 5.5% net yield after service charges and management costs. AED/USD rate: 3.6725 (fixed since 1997). This does not constitute personalised investment advice.

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Our services

Start free, move at your pace

Each service is designed as a natural step toward the next. Start wherever you are today — exploring, deciding, or ready to buy — at no cost on the first step.

No cost
Step 0 · First contact
Introductory Call
30 minutes to understand Dubai and how we can help you.
Free
30-minute video call · No commitment

  • Market overview — what's happening in Dubai today and why it matters
  • Our services explained and which one fits your situation
  • Your first questions answered, without jargon or sales pressure
  • An honest recommendation on whether it makes sense to explore further
Ideal if you're just starting to look at Dubai and want to get your bearings before investing time or money in something deeper.
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Step 1 · Clarity
Dubai Consultation
One hour of truth about the market, with no commercial agenda.
$197
One-time fee · 60-minute video call

  • Private 60-min session via Zoom or WhatsApp, at your preferred time
  • Real market picture: zones, current prices, yields by area
  • The legal process explained: what you need as a foreigner, real costs, timelines
  • All your questions answered — the session adapts to your situation, not a script
  • Written summary within 24 hrs with key points and suggested next steps
Ideal if you're exploring Dubai for the first time and want an honest view before making any decision.
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Step 3 · Execution
Full Accompaniment
From decision to handover of keys, with you at every signature.
Price on transaction
Fixed fee + % of purchase value · No-commitment enquiry

  • Everything included in Personalised Search, plus the following
  • Visit coordination in Dubai — in person or live video
  • Purchase contract review with a local legal advisor
  • Developer due diligence: track record, deliveries, financial health
  • Banking guidance: UAE account opening and financing options
  • Direct WhatsApp support throughout the entire process, until signing
  • Post-purchase follow-up: rental management and administration if desired
Ideal if you want to close a real purchase without costly mistakes and without relying on an agent with their own interests.
Discuss my case
Ongoing service · Management
Property Management
Your property performs at its best while you focus on everything else.
Price on service
Short & long-term rental · Maintenance · Buy & sell · No-commitment enquiry

  • Short-term rental (Airbnb, Booking): calendar management, dynamic pricing, check-in and check-out
  • Long-term rental: tenant sourcing, contract, monthly collection and follow-up
  • Maintenance and repairs: verified local provider network, fully coordinated without you lifting a finger
  • Cleaning and preparation between stays or before sale viewings
  • Monthly performance report: occupancy, income, expenses and net yield
  • Asset buy & sell: if you decide to rotate your portfolio, we manage the full transaction
Ideal if you already own property in Dubai or are acquiring through us and want it to work on its own, from anywhere in the world.
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How they connect: you always start with the free introductory call. If you decide to advance, each step is credited toward the next — you never pay twice for the same ground.
Planning to operate from Dubai, not just invest in property? If your plans include invoicing, hiring or living here, you'll likely need a local company. We handle it directly — see Company Formation.
Who we work with

Two paths, one door

Private investors
Professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world looking to diversify their wealth into a hard-currency market with real yields and a residency option. We accompany you from your first question to the property title in your name.
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International agencies & advisors
If you run a real estate firm or advise investors anywhere in the world and your clients are asking about Dubai, we are your trusted local partner. Referral agreement with commission on every closed deal, co-branded materials and full client support.
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Independent service

Your company in Dubai, handled end to end

Investing in property is one path. Operating a business from Dubai is another — and many of our clients need both. We handle your company formation directly, with no intermediaries or subcontractors: freezone, bank account and visa, all under one roof.

Level 1 · Essential
Freezone Starter
Your company set up and ready to operate, without complications.
Price on profile
Incorporation in 10–15 business days · No-commitment enquiry

  • Freezone licence in the jurisdiction best suited to your activity (IFZA, Meydan or DMCC)
  • Trade name reservation and approval
  • Articles of association and incorporation documents drafted
  • Residency visa for 1 shareholder included in the process
  • Support opening a corporate bank account
  • 45-min session to define your structure and business activity
Ideal if you're a freelancer, consultant or have a digital business and need a simple, fast legal entity.
Incorporate my company
Level 3 · Integral
Wealth Structure
Company, property and residency — designed as a single strategy.
Price on structure
Includes coordination with your real estate investment · No-commitment enquiry

  • Everything included in Freezone + Operations, plus the following
  • Full legal structure design: Dubai holding, asset ownership, optimised for your home country
  • Direct coordination with your Personalised Search or Full Accompaniment — company and property planned together
  • Cross-border tax advisory with an accountant specialised in your country of origin
  • Golden Visa if your combined investment qualifies (company + property from AED 2M)
  • Annual compliance review during the first 12 months
Ideal if your goal is to relocate your entire wealth base to Dubai: business, property and residency as a single decision.
Design my structure
Why we handle it directly: unlike most "facilitators" who outsource to a third party and charge a margin for the middleman role, we process your freezone, bank account and visa ourselves. That means direct answers, no chains of intermediaries, and complete clarity on exactly which stage your application is at, at every moment.
How it works

From your first click to your first call

1
Choose your service and book online
Select the package, fill in a short form about your situation and pay securely by card. The whole process takes under 3 minutes.
2
Instant confirmation and preparation
You immediately receive the video call link, a preparation guide and an automatic reminder 24 hours before by email and WhatsApp.
3
We work on your case
Depending on your service: the consultation session, preparation of your personalised report, or the start of full accompaniment with your purchase plan.
4
You decide with clarity
No pressure and no fine print. If you want to advance to the next level, what you've already paid is credited. Either way, you leave with clarity worth far more than the investment.
Why Global in Dubai exists
"In Dubai, everyone wants to sell you something. We built the place where they tell you the truth first."

Global in Dubai was born from a simple observation: the international investor looking at Dubai runs into a wall of commission agents and inflated promises. Nobody speaks to them straight, without a conflict of interest, from the real market.

Our model is different by design. We charge for the advisory, not for selling you a specific property. That means we can tell you "this developer doesn't convince us" or "wait six months" — something a traditional agent can never tell you, because it costs them their commission.

We live in Dubai. We know the market from the inside. We work with investors from around the world because we understand what it means to move capital into a new market: the doubts, the risks, the well-earned distrust. That's why every recommendation passes through a simple filter: would we do this with our own money?

Frequently asked questions

What people usually ask first

A traditional agency earns a commission from the developer when you buy. We charge for the advisory, regardless of what you decide. That conflict of interest — the one that pushes an agent toward the property that pays them the most — does not exist in our model. When we reach the purchase phase (Full Accompaniment), our 1% commission is paid by you and we work for you, not for the seller.
With $80,000–$100,000 USD you can already access properties in emerging zones with good returns. The off-plan market allows you to enter with a 10–20% down payment and payment plans during construction. For the 10-year Golden Visa, the threshold is AED 2 million (~$545,000 USD) in property. We assess what makes sense for your specific budget in the consultation.
Yes. The purchase can be completed 100% remotely via power of attorney, and property visits can be done by live video. That said, we recommend travelling at least once before signing if the investment is significant — and if you do come, we coordinate your entire visit schedule as part of Full Accompaniment.
Dubai learned from its past crises. Today, by law, off-plan buyer payments go into government-supervised escrow accounts, and the developer only accesses funds in line with verified construction progress. Even so, not all developers are equal — the due diligence on delivery track record is exactly part of what we do in Full Accompaniment.
Simple: you introduce us to your client interested in Dubai, we handle them through our full process, and you receive a commission on every closed transaction. Your client gets expert attention, you monetise demand you can't currently serve, and you keep the relationship. Write to us at partnerships@globalindubai.com and we'll send you the full proposal.
That's also a good outcome. Our consultation exists precisely so you make the right decision — and sometimes the right decision is not to invest, or not yet. You leave with clarity, real data and a well-formed view of the market and your own priorities.
The first step

30 free minutes are worth more than months of uncertainty

Book your free introductory call. We'll explain the real state of the Dubai market and which service fits what you're looking for — no pressure, no commitment to continue.

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