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Investing in Dubai from Belgium
Why Belgium invests in Dubai
As we enter 2025, Dubai remains one of the fastest-growing luxury real estate markets in the world. It is outpacing main competitors such as London, New York, and Paris with its economy attracting global investors from hundreds of different countries.
Since 2020, it has been estimated that Belgian investors own around USD 646.4 million worth of real estate assets in Dubai.
Over the course of 2023 and 2024, Belgian investment activity in this Emirati city is on the rise with no signs of slowing down.
100% foreign ownership of companies to ensure maximum returns and investment security.
Government policies that protect property rights and promote a transparent legal system.
Strong economy with the World Bank increasing its forecast for the UAE's real GDP growth to 3.9%.
What to know before investing
Belgium is known for its prosperous economy and high-income citizens. However, with near stagnant real estate growth rates and modest rental yields, Belgian investors are looking elsewhere for potentially better markets to invest in. Dubai perfectly meets the criteria with its strategic location, strong economy, and unrivalled property market growth.
Before getting drawn to the allure of Dubai’s booming property market, Belgian investors must compare several factors to ensure the viability of their investments.
Belgium’s minimal nominal increase of 1.7% in Q1 2024 certainly appears positive, but this translates to just 0.6% when accounting for inflation. While Brussels’s property performance has remained stable, areas like Flanders and Wallonia saw drops of 8% and 6.5%, respectively.
Dubai’s real estate market will record a strong year in 2024, with record sales volumes and values.
In July 2024, property sales reached AED 49.6 billion (USD 13.5 billion), a 31.63% increase from July 2023.
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