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Davima Research

We do not sell one perfect forecast. We examine the assumptions behind price, yield and risk — and show what could change the result.

Market outlook

Dubai property: recovery prospects and a maturing market

A positive medium-term outlook, regional uncertainty and why demand may become more differentiated as Dubai matures.

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Asset allocation

Where new money goes: a 10-year comparison of assets

Global liquidity, returns and drawdowns across US equities, gold, Bitcoin, bonds, deposits, Dubai apartments and seven peer property markets.

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Relative value

Can Dubai property outgrow comparable global cities?

A 31-city study of Dubai's current valuation, the residual GCC factor, market maturity and the conditions required for faster long-term growth.

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Investment format

Off-plan or ready property in Dubai?

Compare price, payment timing, rental income, delivery risk, resale restrictions and exit liquidity for two specific properties.

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Property as an asset

Why property?

Why real estate combines a basic human need, recurring income and capital value — and why the specific asset, price and location still determine the result.

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Country strategy

Why leadership is an investment factor

Why strategic continuity, institutional capacity and execution belong in a long-term UAE investment framework — without replacing valuation.

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Investment profitability

What reduces the return on a Dubai property?

Five factors from the 4% DLD tax and agent commission to service fees, short-term management and an early off-plan exit.

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Currency risk

Currency risk when buying Dubai property

What the AED-USD peg protects, where home-currency exposure remains and how to stress-test the complete investment return.

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Geopolitical risk

Will the UAE be drawn deeper into war?

Why deliberate escalation is not the base case, where a short-term correction may appear and why the recovery can differ sharply by district.

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Market value

Is Dubai property overvalued?

A practical framework for testing one property through comparable transactions, net yield, future supply, financing and exit liquidity.

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