Dubai Luxury Property Market Booms: Russian, British & Indian Millionaires Lead Dh20M+ Purchases

Thursday, 10 July 2025

Dubai has witnessed a 110% year-on-year surge in Dh20 million+ property deals, with Russian, British, and Indian millionaires emerging as top buyers. Favorable tax laws, global connectivity, and high-end infrastructure are accelerating relocation trends to the emirate.

Key Highlights:

Luxury Real Estate Transactions Surge

  • 110% increase in Dh20 million+ property transactions YoY
  • 70% increase compared to H2 2024, per Espace Real Estate

Top Nationalities Buying High-End Properties

  • Russian, British, Indian, and European millionaires dominate luxury segment
  • Weakening dirham against GBP, INR, and euro boosts buyer interest

Favorable Economic Environment Driving Migration

  • Dubai attracts global HNWIs with zero income tax, world-class healthcare, global connectivity, and strong infrastructure
  • 9,800 millionaire migrants expected to move to the UAE in 2025 (Henley & Partners)
  • UAE projected to attract Dh231 billion ($63B) in inbound wealth this year

Top Luxury Communities in Dubai by Transaction Value

  • Emirates Hills: Dh425M
  • Jumeirah Bay Island: Dh330M
  • Dubai Hills Estate: Dh140M
  • Palm Jumeirah – The Fronds: Dh130M
  • Al Barari: Dh121M

Shifting Global Wealth Landscape

  • UK forecast to lose 16,500 millionaires in 2025
  • India to lose approximately 3,500 HNWIs, with many eyeing Dubai as a strategic, tax-efficient hub