
United Arab Emirates
Zero income tax, zero CGT, world-class trophy asset market
Currency Risk
AED
* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
✅ Strengths
- ▸Zero income & property tax; USD peg stability
- ▸10-year Golden Visa from AED 2M
- ▸Highest LT rental yield in cohort — corporate demand
⚠ Risks
- ▸Structural heat dependency — AC = 70–80% of electricity bill
- ▸RERA rent caps limit upside; off-plan risk
- ▸Heat index: 50°C+ already recorded
CASABROVA Verdict
Best market for capital preservation + long-term rental income from corporates.
Indian: CASABROVA Score 81.7 (rank #1) for this profile.
Recommended Strategy
Target completed units only (off-plan ineligible for Golden Visa). Marina, JLT, Business Bay for LT corporate.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, Q1 2026. Not financial or legal advice.