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We publish independently-produced research on UAE real estate — area analyses, developer comparisons, and investment frameworks for serious allocators. All available on request.
Flagship Report · 2025
The Al Marjan Inflection: Why the Wynn Effect Will Permanently Reprice RAK Residential
A 42-page deep-dive into the supply-demand dynamics, infrastructure commitments, and comparable case studies — Macau, Singapore Marina Bay — that make Al Marjan one of the clearest asymmetric real estate bets in the GCC this decade. Covers entry windows, developer selection, and projected 5-year IRR bands.
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Market Brief
Dubai South: Reading the Airport Signal Before the Market Does
Al Maktoum's expansion timeline decoded — what it means for residential demand, which sub-zones sit in the appreciation corridor, and how to size a position today.
Area Spotlight
Dubai Maritime City: The Waterfront District the Market Hasn't Priced Yet
Infrastructure convergence, zoning history, and our forward price model for the Maritime City precinct through 2029. The case for early entry.
Investor Guide
Building a UAE Portfolio Across Three Horizons: Yield, Growth & Off-Plan Value
A framework for structuring property exposure across short, medium, and long time horizons — using the UAE's unique tax environment to compound returns.
Area Spotlight
Saadiyat Island: Why Abu Dhabi's Cultural District Is an Institutional-Grade Bet
Louvre, Guggenheim, Formula 1 — and a government-linked developer track record that reduces completion risk to near zero. The full investment case.
Macro Brief
UAE Real Estate in 2025: The Four Structural Tailwinds Every Investor Should Understand
Zero CGT, Golden Visa demand lock-in, infrastructure pipeline, and HNI inflows. The macro case for UAE real estate — written for allocators, not speculators.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can foreign nationals buy property in the UAE?
Yes. Foreign nationals can buy freehold property in designated areas across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, with full ownership rights and no requirement to be a resident.
What is off-plan property, and how does payment work?
Off-plan means buying before completion, directly from the developer. Payment is staged against construction milestones, and buyer funds are held in a government-regulated escrow account until handover.
What taxes apply to UAE property investment?
There is no capital gains tax and no income tax on rental proceeds. A one-off Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4% applies at purchase, plus standard registration and agency costs.
Does buying property qualify me for a Golden Visa?
A property investment of AED 2 million or more can qualify you for a 10-year renewable Golden Visa, covering your spouse and dependants. We can walk you through the current requirements.
How does RealTerra select the projects it recommends?
Every project passes a five-point screen: developer track record, completion risk, yield floor, exit liquidity, and a documented growth thesis. If a launch fails any of them, we do not present it.
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