Start small, start informed
Entry pricing in Downtown Dubai sits near AED 2,418,000. Your first purchase should prioritise liquidity and tenant demand over trophy value — a well-located one-bed near Burj Khalifa beats a compromised larger unit every time.
What returns to expect
6–7% gross long-term, or around AED 240,937 a year hosted at 82% occupancy. Deduct 6–7% transaction costs at entry and plan a five-year minimum hold.
Downtown Dubai at a glance
Downtown Dubai is the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall district with the highest tourist footfall in the UAE. Buying sits at AED 3,100 per sqft — roughly AED 2,418,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 140,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 805 a night at 82% occupancy, around AED 240,937 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 332,492 — a 38% uplift.
