Unlock Your Dream Home in Dubai with Attractive Offers for Indian Buyers
Dubai real estate developers are actively targeting Indian buyers this festive season with attractive offers and flexible payment plans. Rising Indian property prices and higher rental yields in Dubai are driving this trend, attracting a new generation of investors seeking wealth creation and long-term residency options. Developers are even waiving DLD fees to secure these buyers.
New Delhi: Real estate developers and brokerage firms from Dubai are eyeing Indian buyers this festive season, hosting property expos and rolling out Diwali offers to attract investors, especially from tier-1 and tier-2 cities, as property prices in Indian metros continue rising.
Over the last few years, property prices in India have increased significantly, especially for new launches in metro cities like Mumbai, NCR, and Bengaluru. High property prices, coupled with additional transaction costs like stamp duty and registration fees, have pushed many buyers to explore alternatives abroad. Dubai, on the other hand, offers relatively affordable entry points, transparent regulations, and attractive payment plans.
Danube provides flexible 1% monthly payment plans that allow buyers to own a property without taking on heavy loans or mortgages and for Diwali, it has come up with a 0.5% payment plan. “This makes it far easier and more affordable for mid-segment investors to step into the international real estate market,” said Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman, Danube Group. Additionally, Dubai's residential properties generate strong rental yields—on average around 9% annually—which are significantly higher than most Indian cities.
Festivals have always been a powerful catalyst for big-ticket purchases among Indians and this sentiment translates strongly into real estate buying in the UAE. In fact, several market reports consistently show that Indian nationals rank among the top foreign investors, contributing to nearly a quarter of property transactions this year. The festive months, especially around Navratri and Diwali, often coincide with a surge in enquiries and bookings as families look to align major investments with auspicious timings, said Ankur Aggarwal, founder of BNW Developments, a Dubai-based developer.
Recent industry insights also indicate that off-plan projects are particularly attractive, accounting for more than half of total sales in Dubai, as they allow buyers to lock in units with staggered payment plans. Luxury and lifestyle-oriented branded residential communities are also drawing strong interest, with many Indians viewing UAE property not only as a residence but as a long-term wealth creation and diversification strategy.
“The Indian buyer walking into our office today is completely different from five years ago. It used to be mostly old money from Delhi or Mumbai looking for a luxury penthouse. Now, it's a thirty-five-year-old tech founder from Bangalore or a doctor from Pune. They are more keen on rental yield, which in Dubai is higher than any Indian city,” said Ritu Kant Ojha, a Dubai-based realtor who advises HNIs looking to invest in Dubai. Developers are now in a fight for this new money, and waiving the 4% DLD fee has become the price of entry. So while the festival provides a good excuse to buy, the real story is a flight to yield.
Beyond financial benefits, buyers also see value in Dubai's world-class infrastructure, safety, and lifestyle offerings. The availability of long-term residency options, such as the golden visa (for investments of AED 2 million and above), further enhances the appeal, making Dubai an attractive option not just for investment but also for future living.
Almost 50% of the buyers in prime markets are Indian, and many Dubai-based developers and brokerage firms have been hosting property expos to lure customers.
