The No. 1 Platform for UAE Investment
One platform for everything you need
Real estate, business setup, visas and family relocation.
One platform, four pillars
Find the right opportunity. Make the right move.
Welcome To Emirates is an independent UAE platform for real estate, investment, business and relocation.
Explore. Compare. Understand. Decide.
We help you find opportunities that fit your goals, compare what is available and connect you with the right developers and UAE professionals — so you can move forward with confidence.
One platform. One point of contact. Your UAE journey.
Real estate
Whether you are buying, investing, managing or flipping, we support you throughout your property journey. You are not alone. We help you explore opportunities that match your budget and objectives, understand what you are being offered, look at the alternatives, compare the options and identify the project and developer that best fit your needs — then connect you directly with a developer sales manager.
From negotiating the best available terms and discounts, to following construction, supporting the handover and inspection, managing your property and tenant payments, and eventually selling at the right time to maximize your potential return, we stay with you beyond the purchase.
- Buy
- Invest
- Off-plan
- Ready
- Management
- Resale
Business
Whether you are starting, acquiring or growing a business in the UAE, we support you throughout the journey. From choosing between free zone and mainland to company formation, bank accounts, offices, accounting and tax, we help you find the right setup and connect you with the right professionals.
- Free zone
- Mainland
- Bank account
- Accounting & tax
Move to the UAE
Moving to the UAE is more than finding a home. We help you plan the move around your family — from choosing the right area and property to finding the right school and healthcare, understanding living costs and organising the practical steps needed to settle into life in the UAE.
- Housing
- Schools
- Healthcare
- Living costs
Visa & mobility
We help you find the right path for your residence and mobility needs — from Golden Visa and residence permits to work permits and Emirates ID. We help you understand your options, coordinate the different steps and connect you with the appropriate specialists, whether you are moving alone, with your family or managing your life across more than one country.
- Golden Visa
- Residence
- Work permits
- Emirates ID
Why work through us
Why Welcome To Emirates?
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We start with you
Your objective comes before any property. Whether you are looking for rental income, capital appreciation, long-term growth, resale or flipping, we start with your budget and priorities, then look across the market for opportunities that fit your goals.
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More than one developer or broker
A developer shows you its own projects. A broker shows you the properties in its own network. We look across selected opportunities and sources to help you find what fits your objectives — giving you more options before you decide.
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We help you decide
Already received an offer from a developer or broker? Send it to us. We help you understand what you are being offered, look at relevant alternatives and compare the options — including the project, price, payment plan, developer, location, handover and available costs.
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We stay with you
Our support doesn’t stop when you sign. We can help with negotiation, construction follow-up, handover and inspection, property management, rental and tenant payments, and eventually resale.
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Your interests come first
We are not here simply to sell you the biggest property or the first opportunity available. Our role is to help you find the path that makes the most sense for your objectives. Where applicable, we can connect you directly with the relevant developer or specialist to take the next step.
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Your eyes and your hands
We are your eyes on the market and your hands on the ground. We help you see the opportunities, understand the details, compare your options and move things forward — even when you are not in the UAE.
You are not alone.
Investment strategies
Three ways people buy here, and how we read the numbers
Three ways of buying, three ways of counting. Pick one below, put your own figures in, and the numbers move as you type.
Choose a strategy — the calculator below follows
Long-Term Rental — net rental yield
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Net rental yield
- Annual rent
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- Annual charges
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- Monthly rent equivalent
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- Net annual rent
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Rent minus running costs, over the purchase price. Transaction and financing costs are not included.
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Gross rental yield
- Occupied weeks
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- Estimated annual gross income
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Gross, not net, and not a return. Platform fees, management, cleaning, utilities, furnishing and vacancy are not deducted here.
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Potential capital gain
- Capital gain
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On the resale price you enter. Agency, registration and holding costs are not deducted.
Illustrative calculations only. Actual returns depend on property, location, occupancy, operating costs, market conditions and transaction costs.
Purchase price, payment plan, rental potential, running costs, competing projects and resale — before any talk of return. A percentage with none of that behind it is not an answer.
Real estate
Find the right property. Make the right move.
Whether you are buying, investing, managing or flipping, we help you explore opportunities that match your budget and objectives, understand what you are being offered, compare the alternatives and choose with confidence — then stay with you beyond the purchase.
- Buy property
- Apartments
- Villas & townhouses
- Penthouses
- Investment opportunities
- New developments
- Communities
- Property management
Opportunities
High opportunities — deals not to miss
Discover distress deals, exclusive discounts and exceptional property opportunities that stand apart from the ordinary market. We highlight genuine deals, standout values and rare opportunities worth acting on — the kind of property deals you do not want to miss.
A listing appears here only where the incentive is recorded in the project’s own material or established by our team — never because a price looks low.
Business
Set up, buy into or grow a company in the Emirates
We take a company from the choice of jurisdiction to the open bank account and the first year of filings, and we work on acquisitions where buying is faster than building.
- Start a business
- Free zone
- Mainland
- Buy a business
- Business acquisition
- Bank accounts
- Offices
- Trading
- Accounting & tax
- Business investment
Move to the UAE
A move planned around the family, not only the paperwork
Where to live, which school, which hospital, what daily life actually costs: the questions that decide whether a move works. We answer them before you commit, and stay with you after you land.
- Moving to the UAE
- Family relocation
- Housing
- Schools
- Healthcare
- Communities
- Life in the UAE
Visa & mobility
Residence, mobility and the papers that make a life here possible
Every move to the Emirates ends up at a visa desk. We prepare the file, follow it through and tell you plainly what your situation allows — and what it does not.
Golden Visa
Long-term residence for investors, property owners and specialists, with the conditions checked against your own file before anything is submitted.
Residence visa
Residence through a company, a property or a family sponsor, and the medical, biometrics and stamping that go with it.
Work visa
Employment permits and labour-card formalities for you or for the people you are bringing with you.
Emirates ID
The card that opens a bank account, a tenancy and a phone line. We take it from application to collection.
International mobility
Planning a move that crosses more than one country, so residence, schooling and company sit in the right places.
Second nationality
Guidance on citizenship and second-passport programmes, and on which of them actually fit your situation.
Immigration rules change and each file is judged on its own facts. Nothing here is a promise of an outcome; we tell you where you stand before you spend anything.
Explore popular locations
Where our properties actually are, and how many of them. Each tile opens the property page filtered to that emirate.
Frequently asked questions
Which type of company formation is most advantageous?
Free zone company formation is often more advantageous for export-oriented businesses, offering tax benefits and full foreign ownership. Mainland allows direct access to the local market.
How can I buy a property in Dubai or the UAE?
We will simply need your passport, and our team will be happy to guide you through the best opportunities on the market, both in terms of price and location, to maximise your investment, whether for your own residence or for rental purposes. We also offer very advantageous payment plans, allowing you to manage your purchase flexibly and in line with your budget.
Is it easy to open a business bank account?
Opening a business bank account can be difficult, as banks often have strict criteria and may reject certain applications. We help you open a bank account thanks to our extensive network of contacts and good relationships with several banking institutions.
What are the schooling options for children in Dubai?
International and private schools offer British, American, French and international curricula, guaranteeing a high standard of education, equipped with modern facilities and a wide range of extracurricular activities that prepare your children for a globalised future.
How does the healthcare system work in the Emirates?
In the Emirates, health is an absolute priority. Ultra-modern hospitals and clinics, equipped with the latest technology, provide exceptional quality care, alongside innovative prevention programmes and wellness activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
What is the purchasing power like in the Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates offers high purchasing power, with incomes generally higher than in Europe, and tax advantages such as the absence of income tax contribute to better management of your budget.
Where is it best to set up a company?
This depends on your type of business and your investment capital. It is important to choose the right location, as some may allow you to open a company while later refusing residency.