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Dubai vs tropical islands

Dubai or the Maldives, Seychelles, Bali, Mauritius? Seasons, budgets, flights and property ownership compared honestly.

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Dubai or the Maldives: which is better for a winter beach holiday?

Dubai or the Maldives? Season, flights, budget, hotels, seclusion and buying a home compared honestly — and who should choose which.4 min read

Islands promise seclusion, coral reefs and villas over the water; Dubai offers warm winter beaches together with a world city, restaurants and easy connections. Here we compare Dubai with the Maldives, the Seychelles, Bali, Mauritius, Zanzibar and other tropical favourites — and explain where a foreigner can actually own a home by the sea.

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

Bayfront Marina Residences by Sobha Realtyfrom $367,150

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

Canalside Marina Residences by Sobha Realtyfrom $368,941

Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana by Ohana Developmentfrom $846,415

ALMAL The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residencesfrom $787,102

Beach Walk Residence by IMTIAZfrom $646,992

Mayyas at the Bay by Advanced Propertiesfrom $394,835

Raffles Villas The Palm Dubai by EPG from $18,407,480

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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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