Every projection we produce shows its assumptions — rent, void periods, service charges and exit costs — so you can argue with the maths instead of trusting a headline yield.
These are not interchangeable. The right one depends on whether you need income now, growth later, or residency alongside the return.
Enter early on a staged payment plan for capital appreciation. Highest potential return, and the only route with delivery risk — escrow protects your money but not your timeline.
Completed stock in high-occupancy districts, producing rent from month one. Lower upside, materially lower risk, and far easier to finance.
A holding of AED 2M or more structured to secure ten-year residency, balanced so the visa does not cost you the return.
A qualifying investment of AED 2 million or more makes you eligible for renewable ten-year UAE residency.
Renewable, and not tied to an employer. It remains valid as long as you continue to hold the qualifying asset.
Spouse and children can be sponsored on the same basis, which is often the real reason clients pursue it.
Ownership and residency both sit in your name. No nominee arrangement and no local partner required.
Eligibility rules are set by UAE authorities and can change. We confirm current requirements before you structure a purchase around them.
A gross yield quoted without these is a marketing number, not an investment case.
| Line item | Why it matters | Typical impact |
|---|---|---|
| Service charges | Billed per square foot annually; varies sharply between buildings | Reduces net yield |
| Void periods | Time between tenancies, especially on renewal cycles | 2–6 weeks a year |
| Management fee | If the property is let and managed on your behalf | ~5% of rent |
| Maintenance | Routine upkeep and periodic replacement of fittings | Varies by age |
| Net yield | What actually reaches you after the above | Below the gross figure |
Send us your budget and objective. You will get back a modelled net return with the assumptions visible — and our honest view on whether it is worth doing.