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As you may have seen, we’ve recently caught the Dubai bug.
And no, it’s not just the sunshine, skyline views, or luxury developments that have caught our attention. It’s the investment conversation happening beneath it all.
Over the years, we’ve been looking closely at the numbers, the demand, and the long-term potential and what we’re seeing isn’t hype. It’s strategy.
So the real question is:
Why are so many UK investors looking at Dubai right now?
Let’s unpack it.
Dubai is often marketed through lifestyle. Beaches. Five-star living. Year-round sunshine.
But serious investors aren’t just buying into palm trees they’re buying into structure.
The UAE offers:
From an investment perspective, that’s significant. Especially when compared to the increasing tax pressures, Section 24 changes, and regulatory tightening we’ve seen in the UK market over the past few years.
One of the biggest conversations we keep having is about yield.
While UK investors particularly in London often see gross yields between 3–5%, Dubai continues to offer attractive gross yields, commonly in the 6–8% range depending on area, asset type, and strategy.
Of course, yield isn’t everything.
But when paired with population growth and rising rental demand, it becomes part of a much bigger picture.
Dubai’s rental market has seen strong growth in recent years, driven by an influx of international residents, remote workers, and entrepreneurs relocating to the UAE.
Dubai’s population continues to grow steadily, with projections showing it moving toward 4 million residents in the coming years.
The government has been intentional about attracting global talent and foreign capital through business-friendly policies, long-term visas, and economic diversification strategies.
Infrastructure projects, major global events, expanding transport networks, and continued tourism growth all feed into property demand.
This isn’t speculative growth.
It’s policy-backed growth.
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No market is.
Dubai has experienced property cycles before. Rapid expansion can bring periods of correction. Like any international investment, there are currency considerations, developer due diligence, service charges, and off-plan risk to assess carefully.
This is not about jumping on a trend.
It’s about understanding the fundamentals.
And that’s exactly why we’ve taken the time to study it properly before speaking about it.
Part of it is tax efficiency.
Part of it is yield.
Part of it is diversification particularly at a time when UK property investors are navigating higher interest rates and evolving legislation.
But mostly, it’s about opportunity.
Investors are asking:
Dubai keeps appearing in those conversations.
At KAPS, our focus has always been understanding markets, not chasing headlines.
Dubai isn’t just about luxury towers or Instagram views. It’s about structure, global positioning, and long-term thinking.
We’re still analysing. Still asking questions. Still ensuring any opportunity aligns with strategy rather than sentiment.
But the more we look at it, the more we understand why so many investors are paying attention.
And perhaps the better question is not “Why Dubai?”
But Is it time UK investors started looking beyond their own borders?
We’d love to hear your thoughts.
Are you seeing more conversations around Dubai?
Would you consider international property as part of your portfolio?
Or do you believe the UK still offers the strongest long-term play?
Let’s talk.
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