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Over the past few years the UAE has firmly established itself as a world class destination perfectly located between east and west as a convenient, tax friendly business and tourist hub. Without doubt Dubai has been the magnet of attention to date.

The year round sunshine, warm seas, white sandy beaches, spectacular shopping malls and cosmopolitan nightlife is attracting record numbers of tourists; while the flourishing economy, growing business environment, lucrative property market and tax free lifestyle is pulling in expatriates and investors from every corner of the globe. The UAE is generating a unique multi-culturally diverse population which is increasing at phenomenal speed year on year. Some of the world's largest, tallest and most spectacular property developments can be found in the UAE and with multi million pound theme parks, residential and commercial developments all under way, the UAE is set to go from strength to strength.

Dubai itself is served by 96 airlines and 125 shipping lines and has direct access to 1.76 billion people over 3 continents. 5 Million tourists in 2005 is expected to increase to 15 Million by 2010. For London, for example, you can fly several times a day to Dubai with a return-ticket for just 300 Pounds. Knowing Dubai and everything it has to offer, it is more than worth it.

What makes Dubai the world's most popular property investment spot? - More Demand than Supply

Dubai will have excellent prospects for growth over the next 5 to 20 years. One of the big attractions of Dubai property is that demand for residential and commercial property will continue to outstrip supply over the next decades which give you a guarantee for your investment.

Dubai - The fastest growing economy worldwide Dubai's 1.4 million inhabitants will increase to about 2.5 million people by 2010, much of that increase coming from expat professionals relocating to Dubai in search of a perfectly high standard of living. Fact is that Dubai is now the fastest growing economy in the world, with an international reputation as a fast moving place. Its success is partly due to its central location for emerging markets and trade with Europe, Asia, Africa and Russia, as well as being at the heart of the oil-rich Gulf region.

Due to all that, Dubai is now attracting companies, such as Microsoft, General Electric, CNN, and IBM from around the globe who are all benefiting from tax-free zones and incentives. Designated free zones provide up to 50 years tax-free income. The GDP has increased a 25% in comparison with last year, whereas in the EU it was just a 1.9%.

A perfect mix

In just five years, Dubai has gone from a popular holiday destination to a modern twenty-first century city. Marked out by its characteristic Burj Al Arab hotel, it now has a skyline to rival New York or Sydney, a booming tourist industry, a superb year-round weather and is quickly becoming one of the world's leading trading centres. This unique set of circumstances converts Dubai into the property investment spot number 1 worldwide.

Key facts about the Dubai property market

Dubai property values are expected to rise over the next 5 years.

Mortgages facilities are available to foreign buyers from between 50 to 70% of the property value.

Solid economic growth over the next 10-20 years is predicted.

No income or capital gain tax in Dubai, which makes your money grow quicker.

Dubai is perfectly situated to serve the Tiger economies of the Far East.

Why buy property in Dubai?

By purchasing in certain parts areas, such as Sports City, your Dubai Property Investment will be freehold - as the vendor, you will have the right to sell, rent or lease it for as many years as you desire.

As there is no income tax, or capital gains tax profit from selling or renting your Dubai real estate will be entirely tax free.

Dubai is now the fastest-growing market in the world, with a breathtaking skyline to rival that of New York or Hong Kong.

While Dubai's economic growth has been impressive, government investment has resulted in a secure infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions about investing in Dubai and the UAE.