Elif Güneş · RE/MAX Arsa · Türkiye–Dubai
Compare Dubai’s investment areas, from JVC to Business Bay, with current data. Let’s find the apartment, residence or commercial property that fits your goals and budget.
Investment areas
Each area has its own price level, rental yield and tenant profile. Explore the map or the cards to see average prices per m² and budget ranges based on 2026 transaction data.
Compare the areas at a glance
Click an area on the map to see the details.
Yield-focused investment
One of Dubai’s most actively traded residential communities, with comparatively accessible studios and one-bedrooms and strong tenant demand.
Central location and residence living
A business and residential hub next to Downtown Dubai, with canal-side residences, hotel apartments and offices, and strong short-term rental demand.
Lifestyle and liquidity
One of Dubai’s best-known places to live, with marina and sea views, JBR beach and a long rental track record.
Prestige and capital preservation
The heart of the city, home to Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera, with a high entry budget, strong brand value and tourism demand.
Family living and long-term value
A green master-planned community with a golf course and large parks: villas and apartments for families, Dubai Hills Mall, schools and a hospital.
Why work with me?
Dubai offers opportunities, but also details that need care. We manage the process transparently and with full documentation.
You work with a single point of contact from start to finish, in Turkish or English.
We compare options that fit your budget with data, not just one project.
Transactions go through RERA-licensed firms; payments go into escrow accounts.
We stay with you for the title deed, letting, property management and residency.
Process
From the first conversation to the title deed and letting, you know in advance what happens at each step.
We discuss your goals, budget and timing, face to face in Istanbul or online.
We present 3–5 suitable options with price, payment plan, service charges and net-yield estimates.
We plan your trip to Dubai or review projects together on a live video tour.
With our licensed partner we handle reservation, contract and escrow-account checks.
DLD registration, Oqood or title transfer, with every step documented and transparent.
We support key handover, finding tenants and property management.
Prices
The budget for a one-bedroom in JVC buys only a studio in Downtown. The right area depends on your yield, growth and lifestyle goals.
Dubai average (all homes, August 2026): ≈ $4,800/m². Source: Property Monitor (DLD transactions, Jan–Jun 2026), Cavendish Maxwell.
Calculator
Work out your total cost, including the DLD fee, transaction fees and commission, in seconds.
| DLD transfer fee (4%) | 40,000 AED |
|---|---|
| DLD admin fees (title deed etc.) | 580 AED |
| Trustee office fee | 4,200 AED |
| Oqood admin fee | |
| Registration service fee (developer, estimate) | |
| Agency commission + 5% VAT | 21,000 AED |
| Mortgage registration (0.25% + AED 290) | 0 AED |
| Total additional costs | 65,780 AED |
For information only; DLD and partner fees can change. Current amounts are confirmed in writing before any transaction. Default exchange rate as of October 24, 2026; you can change it. The dirham is pegged to the US dollar ($1 = AED 3.6725).
Options
The options differ in payment plan, when rental income starts and risk profile.
Payment plans that often start with a 10–20% down payment and are spread over construction; some include post-handover instalments.
Always check the developer’s track record, handover date and escrow account.
You see the building, view and service charge before buying, and can let it straight after transfer.
Cash or mortgage; transactions often complete within a few weeks.
Residences run by hotel and luxury brands, offering prestige, service and strong short-term demand.
Service charges and management fees are higher.
Offices, retail and warehouses, with longer leases to corporate tenants.
Commercial sales and leases carry 5% VAT and different vacancy risks.
Guides
The purchase process, documents, payments and safety checks.
Read the guideThe 4% DLD fee, transaction fees and commission, with a calculator.
Read the guideThe AED 2M threshold, the 2-year investor visa and 2026 changes.
Read the guideGross versus net yield, yields by area and a calculator.
Read the guideStudios, one- and two-bedrooms: typical sizes, budgets and a checklist.
Read the guideVAT, tenants and returns for offices and retail units.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
Yes. Foreigners can buy residential and commercial property in Dubai’s designated freehold areas, and the title deed is registered in your own name with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). You do not need UAE residency to buy.
In 2026, studios in areas such as JVC and Arjan traded at roughly $145k–220k, while one-bedrooms in Downtown Dubai were generally above $490k. For ready property, add about 6–8% in transaction costs.
The biggest item is the DLD fee of 4% of the price. Add the trustee office fee, admin fees and, for resale, usually a 2% + VAT agency commission. Total costs are typically around 6–8% of the price.
Under certain conditions, yes. Property worth at least AED 2M in total qualifies for a 10-year Golden Visa application. For lower-value ready property there is a 2-year investor visa option.
Yes. Projects can be viewed on live video tours, reservation and sale contracts can be signed electronically, and the transfer can be completed under a power of attorney. Where possible, we still recommend visiting the area before you buy.
No. Rental income depends on the area, building quality, occupancy, service charges and market conditions. Treat “guaranteed return” offers with caution and always read the contract terms.
In a free consultation we discuss your goals and budget, then share suitable areas and projects with a transparent cost breakdown. We reply within 1 business day.
