Start small, start informed
Entry pricing in DIFC sits near AED 2,262,000. Your first purchase should prioritise liquidity and tenant demand over trophy value — a well-located one-bed near Gate Avenue beats a compromised larger unit every time.
What returns to expect
6–7% gross long-term, or around AED 240,484 a year hosted at 79% occupancy. Deduct 6–7% transaction costs at entry and plan a five-year minimum hold.
DIFC at a glance
DIFC is the financial free zone where corporate tenants and business travellers pay a premium. Buying sits at AED 2,900 per sqft — roughly AED 2,262,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 145,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 834 a night at 79% occupancy, around AED 240,484 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 331,868 — a 38% uplift.
