FREE INVESTOR GUIDE FOR US INVESTORS

Why are US investors diversifying into Dubai real estate?

A 10 page guide for American investors. The numbers behind six reasons, the risks we raise with every client and how to buy Dubai property from the United States.

Investor Guide for US Investors cover: Why are US investors diversifying into Dubai real estate?

What is inside the guide

  • Six reasons, with the numbers. The dollar peg, holding costs, entry prices in dollars, market depth, buyer protection and the Golden Visa.
  • Real sale prices. August 2026 median prices by bedroom from the Dubai Land Department register, in dollars.
  • The off plan premium. What off plan sells for against ready homes in the same community, from the Cresco Dubai Property Price Index.
  • The honest note on US tax. What stays taxable in the US and what to ask your adviser.
  • The risks we raise with every client. Six checks before you sign anything.
  • How to buy from the United States. Seven steps from first call to keys.
3.6725dirhams to one US dollar, a fixed peg
AED 917BDubai real estate transactions in 2025, about $250 billion
$326,753median one bedroom apartment sale in Dubai, August 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Is the guide free?

Yes. Enter your name and email and the download opens on this page. There is no charge and no obligation.

Who is the guide for?

American investors who want to add Dubai property to a US portfolio, and anyone who wants Dubai Land Department registered prices instead of asking prices.

Does the guide cover US tax?

Yes, plainly. US citizens and green card holders are taxed by the IRS on worldwide income and the United States and the UAE have no income tax treaty. The guide explains what to raise with a US tax adviser. It is not tax advice.

Where do the figures come from?

From primary sources only: the Dubai Land Department register, Dubai and UAE government sources, the IRS and the Cresco Dubai Property Price Index built from registered sales. Every source is listed in the guide.

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