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Dubai vs Global Luxury Cities: A Structural Advantage

Consider London. Consider New York. Consider Paris.In those markets:• Annual property taxes apply• Capital gains taxes apply• Rental income is taxed• Holding costs compoundIn Dubai:• Zero annual property tax• Zero capital gains tax• Zero rental income tax• Competitive service chargesWhen comparing a 10 million United Arab Emirates Dirhams acquisition in Dubai versus a comparable asset abroad, long-term net retention differs significantly.Add to that:• Golden Visa eligibility for qualifying property investments• World-class infrastructure• International airport connectivity• Strong regulatory framework• Currency stabilityDubai real estate investment has become a diversification strategy for global capital.Branded residences — from Bugatti to Armani to Aman —...

Aleksandra Marzec

3. мар 2026.1 min read

Consider London. Consider New York. Consider Paris.

In those markets:

• Annual property taxes apply
• Capital gains taxes apply
• Rental income is taxed
• Holding costs compound

In Dubai:

• Zero annual property tax
• Zero capital gains tax
• Zero rental income tax
• Competitive service charges

When comparing a 10 million United Arab Emirates Dirhams acquisition in Dubai versus a comparable asset abroad, long-term net retention differs significantly.

Add to that:

• Golden Visa eligibility for qualifying property investments
• World-class infrastructure
• International airport connectivity
• Strong regulatory framework
• Currency stability

Dubai real estate investment has become a diversification strategy for global capital.

Branded residences — from Bugatti to Armani to Aman — provide liquidity through international recognition.

Landmark projects like Burj Azizi and Palm Jebel Ali provide scale and long-term urban expansion.

Dubai is not replacing global cities. It is joining them — with structural advantages.

Aleksandra Marzec
Luxury Real Estate Advisor | Dubai & Miami
Prime & Ultra-Prime Properties Above AED 10 Million

United Arab Emirates: +971 54 366 7563
United States: +1 305 760 9121
www.AleksandraMarzec.com

Confidential advisory for branded residences, waterfront villas, landmark developments, and strategic off-plan acquisitions.

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