The Enforcement Directorate has flagged Indian buyers of Dubai properties, alleging they paid deposits or made transactions using international credit cards during visits or via payment links shared by UAE developers. Authorities say many may not have realized they were violating Indian laws, but the ED is probing the transactions and compliance gaps.
In 2025, Indians rose to become the largest foreign buyers in Dubai’s residential property market, investing an estimated ₹85,000–₹95,000 crore. The surge marks a sharp jump from 2023, with Indian nationals making up 23% of foreign transactions. Analysts point to attractive rental yields and Dubai’s geographic proximity to India as major drivers.
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In 2025, Indians and Britons topped Dubai property purchases, with investors pointing to a weaker rupee, stronger rental yields, and limited returns at home. Many are increasingly using overseas family offices to manage wealth and navigate FEMA compliance, while also hedging currency risk—turning Dubai into a fallback real estate play.
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