UAE Expects 9,800 Expat Millionaires By The End Of 2025 To Migrate

UAE EXPECTS 9,800 EXPAT MILLIONAIRES BY THE END OF 2025 TO MIGRATE

Written by: (Pavara Malinga)

26, June 2025

According to the latest 2025 report by Henley & Partners’ Private Wealth Migration, the UAE is projected to become the world’s leading destination for high-net-worth individuals, with an estimated net inflow of approximately 9,800 millionaires by year-end. This is a clear indicator that the UAE continues to push the levels of global appeal to investors every single year.

With the modern inflation and political restrictions, people with a substantial amount of wealth seek stable environments to secure and grow their assets. Dubai answers that demand by acting as a global hub for business and innovation while its property market continues to boom disproving the critiques and challenges.

The world class infrastructure, political stability, and premium real estate opportunities are some of the key reasons why many high-net-worth individuals not only migrate but also actively invest in Dubai. With the Emirate attracting investors, tourists and professionals from all over the world, it creates endless opportunities for people to earn, grow and experience a higher standard of life.

Newer visa programs such as the Blue Visa, Golden Visa and others invite wealthy, talented and ‘gifted’ individuals to reside in Dubai, which in turn helps the Emirate to prosper. By extension, this will position Dubai as a very favourable destination for all high status and talented individuals all around the world.

Zero personal income tax, capital gains, and inheritance tax are very beneficial for individuals looking to grow and multiply their wealth. These tax advantages create a stark difference in comparison to most of the countries that expats originally come from.

With a growing population and booming tourism industry, Dubai’s real estate industry has experienced constant growth. The rising number of businesses being established, families and individuals searching for homes, and increasing tourists arrivals, all contribute to higher demand for rental units. Meanwhile the demand for property purchases is driven by both investors and homebuyers.

The heavy competition in the property market has now sparked a boom in the luxury segment of Dubai’s real estate segment. While welcoming wealthy individuals from all around the world, Dubai’s luxury property developers make sure they incorporate the latest innovations, such as smart tech, modern sustainable living practices and more. 

The availability of a diverse lifestyle options is one of the notable features Dubai’s property market offers, successfully capturing the attention of buyers with varying preferences.

In addition to these factors-including security, a thriving innovation sector, and many more, Dubai becomes more favourable for high-net-worth individuals in 2025 more than ever. It is clearly reflected in recent migration stats.

To invest and grow your capital in a highly competitive foreign property market, you require in-depth information of the industry. Understanding market fluctuations and advising clients with up to date information is a top priority for our agents at Anarock Middle East. With expert knowledge, transparent communication, security, and smooth transactions, we offer you a competitive advantage in Dubai’s property market. Share your property requirements with us, and we will help you find the best deals in the Emirate.

Source: propertynews

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