Dubai vs the Americas

Dubai or Miami, Cancún, Los Cabos, the Caribbean? Climate, costs, safety and property taxes compared.

Resort comparisons

Dubai vs the Americas: guides

Comparisons for this region are on the way. Meanwhile, read the overview below.

Miami and the Caribbean are Dubai's closest rivals in the 'sun, beach and luxury' segment for winter travellers from the Americas and Europe. We compare Dubai with Miami, Cancún and Tulum, Los Cabos and the Caribbean islands — weather, flights, price level, safety and the very different tax picture for property owners.

Dubai real estate

Stay in Dubai for good: best properties now

Hand-picked apartments and villas from our catalogue — sea views, branded residences and family communities with prices in USD.

Beach Hills Villas by Al Zorah Development Companyfrom $5,554,920

Hartland 2 Estates by Sobha Realtyfrom $16,512,258

Karl Lagerfeld Villas by Taraffrom $6,836,227

Mira Villas by Bentley Home by Mira Developmentsfrom $7,409,283

D Villas by DarGlobalfrom $1,963,789

Knightsbridge Phase by LEOS Developmentsfrom $3,760,785

KAYAN by IMKAN Propertiesfrom $2,119,522

Mandarin Oriental Residences by Aldar Propertiesfrom $1,880,526

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Holiday home → investment

Love Dubai? Own a piece of it

Many of our clients first came to Dubai on holiday. Today they own apartments that earn rental income while they are away and host them when they return.

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