30/07/2024
ABU DHABI – INVESTOR’S GUIDE
The prestigious capital of the UAE and the largest emirate, located southwest of Dubai, along the Gulf coast. The governmental and cultural centre of the country is a reliable destination for investment.
GENERAL INFORMATION
✓ Area: 67,340km²
✓ Landscape: Beaches, Sand Dunes, Oases, and Mangrove Reserves
✓ Features: Archipelago with 200+ Islands
✓ Population: 3,789,860 in 2024 (Abu Dhabi Census Data)
✓ Travel Time to Dubai: 1 Hour and 30 Mins
COST OF LIVING
Monthly expenses, without rent, for a single person – $965, which is 12% lower than in Dubai. Average rental price is 24% lower.
ECONOMY
The oil and gas sector is the basis of Abu Dhabiʼs economy, contributing more than 50% of the GDP. According to the development plan, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the economy will shift its focus to the non-oil sector by 2030.
TOURISM
In 2023, the number of tourists increased to 24 million. Saadiyat Island Beach has been recognized as the best in the Middle East for 11 years in a row.
The Emirate offers:
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
• Heritage Monuments
• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
REAL ESTATE
Abu Dhabi allows property investors to have:
✓ Freehold
✓ Income Tax 0%
✓ High ROI: Up to 10% on Al Mariyah Island
The demand for real estate in Abu Dhabi has been growing. Property transactions in 2023, YoY:
Total Value +159.5% ➤ $16.6 Billion
However, this is 7 times less than in Dubai ➤ $112 billion.
TOP 3 PROJECTS
✓ SHA Residences Emirates
Premium residences on the worldʼs first wellness island between Dubai and Abu Dhabi ➤ from $1,280,000
✓ Saadiyat Lagoons
Island villas among lagoons and tropical trees. Now, the project is available not only to UAE citizens, but also to foreign investors ➤ from $1,688,000
✓ Ramhan Island
Villas on artificial islands surrounded by mangroves ➤ from $1,743,000
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