Dubai or…Europe & Mediterranean

Dubai vs Europe and the Mediterranean

Dubai or Monaco, the Côte d'Azur, Marbella, Cyprus, Santorini? Weather, prices, service and property taxes compared.

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Dubai vs Europe and the Mediterranean: guides

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

The Mediterranean wins in summer with history, wine and old towns; Dubai wins from October to April with guaranteed sun and a newer, more service-driven city. We compare Dubai with Monaco, Nice and Cannes, Marbella, Limassol, the Greek islands and other European favourites — including what buying a home costs in taxes and fees.

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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