Factors driving Dubai property market growth

Published January 19th, 2005 - 02:04 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The property market in Dubai is expected to experience strong demand and growth from local and foreign investors.

 

Factors driving this continued demand include:

* Government backing for large scale tourism-related projects
* Restrictions on foreign-owned property being lifted
* Freehold ownership being legally instituted shortly
* No tax on capital and income
* A high standard of living in a stable economic climate

* A residency visa available to buyers when a property is purchased