Buying Real Estate in Dubai
from Switzerland

Initial consultation (free)

Videoconference to analyze your profile, budget and asset objectives. Together, we define the appropriate investment strategy.

Selection & 3D virtual tours

Presentation of a selection of targeted properties with immersive 3D visits, floor plans, rental yield simulations and comparative neighborhood analysis.

Negotiation & offer to purchase

We negotiate the price and conditions on your behalf. Once agreement has been reached, an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is signed.

Power of attorney (POA)

Signature of a Power of Attorney before a notary in Switzerland (apostille). This document enables our team to finalize the transaction on your behalf in the UAE.

SWIFT transfer from your Swiss bank

20 % on reservation (DLD escrow account), 30 % during construction, 50 % on delivery. Payment in CHF or AED via standard SWIFT.

DLD registration & title deeds

Our team registers the property with the Dubai Land Department on your behalf. You receive your official Title Deed by express mail.

Rental management (optional)

Renting, tenant management, monthly SWIFT payment to your Swiss account. Zero constraints from Switzerland.

Do you invest from Monaco?

Like Swiss residents, Monegasque investors in Dubai are looking for the same values: stability, discretion, yield and absence of taxation. We support both clienteles with the same high standards.

Switzerland or Monaco, the asset strategy is identical: diversify into a premium, liquid and tax-neutral market, while maintaining your European roots.

Can a Swiss resident buy freely in Dubai?

Yes, Dubai authorizes foreigners to acquire in full ownership (freehold) in designated areas. A valid passport is all you need - no prior residency is required. The Dubai Land Department registers your property title, which is enforceable against all parties and recognized internationally.

Is there double taxation between Switzerland and the UAE?

No. The Double taxation agreement CH-EAU, The UAE tax treaty, revised with a protocol of amendment effective January 1, 2026, stipulates that rental income and capital gains realized in the UAE are taxable only in the Emirates (rate 0 %). Switzerland exempts them or grants an equivalent tax credit. So your rental income is not taxed twice.

Can you buy without travelling to Dubai?

Yes, at 100 %. We organize tours in video conferencing and 3D virtual tours. A power of attorney (POA) signed before a notary in Switzerland - and apostilled - is all that's needed to complete the distance purchase. Payment is made by SWIFT transfer from your Swiss bank in CHF or AED. Since 2015, more than 60 % of our Swiss customers have finalized their purchase without ever going anywhere.

What rental yield can we expect in 2025-2026?

Average rental yields in Dubai reached 6.76 % in 2025 - a world record according to Knight Frank. In neighborhoods such as JVC and Business Bay, net yields can reach 8 to 10 % for new apartments. By comparison, Geneva and Zurich offer yields of 2 to 3 % gross.

What are the total acquisition costs?

Acquisition costs in Dubai are transparent and regulated:

🇲🇨 Do you have any expertise for Monaco residents?

Yes, we also support investors from Monaco, with the same rigor and level of service as in Switzerland. Swiss and Monegasque residents share the same wealth objectives in Dubai: premium assets, no taxation, remote purchase of 100 %.

Does the Golden Visa affect my Swiss tax residence?

Not automatically. The UAE Golden Visa confers a right of residence in the Emirates, but does not automatically transfer your tax residence. In principle, your Swiss domicile remains unchanged for as long as you remain primarily resident in Switzerland. We recommend that you consult a Swiss trustee to validate your personal situation.

How do you repatriate rents to Switzerland?

The Emirates do not impose no exchange controls. SWIFT transfers to your Swiss account (UBS, CS/UBS, Raiffeisen, PostFinance...) are free, with no limits or administrative restrictions. Our rental management team can transfer rents directly to your Swiss IBAN every month.