Top areas budget-conscious investors, first-time buyers can enter UAE property market
Dubai: Think UAE real estate is only for millionaires? Think again. Despite rising prices in luxury segments, affordable investment opportunities still exist — if you know where to look.
Based on price data in Bloom Holding’s UAE Property Market Report 2025, here are five areas where budget-conscious investors and first-time buyers can enter the market for under Dh1 million:
Ajman Corniche, Al Nuaimiya
Studios and 1-bed units start from Dh230,000.
Appeals to commuters and long-term renters working in Sharjah or Dubai.
Sharjah Industrial Area 17, Rolla
2-bed apartments from Dh450,000.
Strong rental demand from retail and SME workforce.
Dubai South, International City
Units from Dh500,000.
Good for investors targeting Dubai’s budget-conscious residents and short-term lets.
Fujairah (Dibba or Creative City zones)
Apartments and compact villas from Dh600,000.
Growing interest from buyers seeking scenic and quieter lifestyles.
Umm Al Quwain (Al Salamah, King Faisal Street)
Homes starting around Dh700,000.
A low-density emirate focused on family living, nature, and infrastructure growth.
Insight from Bloom: “With the right research, sub-Dh1 million investments can offer excellent rental yields and future upside. Many of these areas are experiencing their own mini property booms.”
Source: Gulf News
