Apartments Under AED 2,000,000 for Sale in Dubai

Yes. This price segment recorded the highest transaction volume of any residential bracket in Dubai in 2025, with approximately 67,000 apartment sales between AED 1 million and AED 2 million. Gross rental yields for apartments across the city averaged approximately 7%, with mid-market communities delivering between 6% and 8% depending on unit size and lease type. The segment benefits from deep liquidity, broad tenant demand driven by population growth and a regulatory framework that includes zero income tax and zero capital gains tax. Investors at the upper end of this bracket may also qualify for the UAE Golden Visa, which grants 10-year renewable residency for property investments of AED 2 million or more.

Yes. Foreign nationals of any nationality can purchase freehold property in Dubai’s designated freehold zones without requiring UAE residency or a local sponsor. Title deeds are registered directly with the Dubai Land Department. The only government transaction fee at purchase is the 4% DLD transfer fee, calculated on the property’s sale price. There are no restrictions on resale, leasing or repatriation of rental income or sale proceeds for foreign owners.

Dubai levies a one-time 4% DLD transfer fee on the purchase price, typically paid by the buyer. There is no annual property tax, no stamp duty, no rental income tax and no capital gains tax. Ongoing costs include annual service charges, which vary by community and building. This cost structure is among the lowest in major global property markets.

Dubai apartments averaged a gross rental yield of approximately 7% in 2025. Within the sub-AED 2 million segment, yields vary by location and unit type. Mid-market communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Furjan and Dubai Silicon Oasis reported gross yields between approximately 7% and 8,5% for studios and one-bedroom units. Urban locations such as Business Bay and Dubai Marina typically deliver between 5,5% and 7%. Fully furnished and branded apartments tend to achieve rental premiums of 10% to 25% above comparable unfurnished units, improving effective yields for turnkey properties.

Both options serve different investor objectives. Ready apartments generate rental income from the date of handover, allow physical inspection before purchase and carry lower execution risk. Off-plan apartments typically offer lower entry prices, structured payment plans and capital appreciation potential during the construction period. Mira Developments' Trussardi Residences Phase II offers a flexible payment plan, allowing investors to spread capital commitment across the construction timeline while securing a fully furnished, branded unit upon handover.

Branded apartments are developed in partnership with an established luxury or lifestyle brand, which licenses its name, design direction and quality standards to the project. These residences are delivered fully furnished with brand-specific interiors and often include hotel-level services such as concierge, valet and housekeeping. Non-branded apartments may offer competitive pricing but generally lack the design consistency, turnkey delivery and brand-driven resale positioning. Market data consistently indicates that branded residences achieve higher average prices per square foot and lower vacancy rates compared to standard stock in the same location.

Several established freehold communities fall within this price bracket. Jumeirah Village Circle recorded the highest apartment transaction volume in Dubai in 2025, with entry prices typically starting from approximately AED 700,000 for one-bedroom units. Al Furjan, where Mira Developments' Trussardi Residences Phase I and Phase II are located, offers proximity to Al Furjan Metro Station and access to Sheikh Zayed Road. Other active communities in this segment include Dubai Silicon Oasis, Arjan, Dubai Sports City, Town Square and Jumeirah Lake Towers.

The UAE Golden Visa grants 10-year renewable residency to investors who purchase property valued at AED 2 million or more. Apartments priced just below this threshold do not independently qualify. However, investors can combine multiple properties registered under the same name to meet the minimum. For those targeting Golden Visa eligibility within a single purchase, selecting a unit at or above AED 2 million is the most direct route.