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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
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