16/02/2026
📊 Dubai vs Global Cities — Real Estate Snapshot (2025)
🏙️ Price per sq.ft (USD, approx.)
(Data from global property price tables) 
City Avg. Price per sq.ft
Dubai ~$438
New York ~$507
London ~$939
Hong Kong ~$2,191
📉 Price Advantage of Dubai vs Other Cities
(Percentage lower compared to Dubai)
• Dubai vs New York City: ~14% lower price per sq.ft. 
• Dubai vs London: ~53% lower price per sq.ft. 
• Dubai vs Hong Kong: ~80% lower price per sq.ft. 
👉 In simple terms: for every $1M you spend —
• NYC buys ~1,980 sq.ft in Dubai vs ~1,525 sq.ft in New York
• London buys ~1,065 sq.ft in Dubai vs ~535 sq.ft in London
• Hong Kong buys ~1,980 sq.ft in Dubai vs ~455 sq.ft in Hong Kong 
📈 Average Rental Yields (Gross)
• Dubai: ~7–9% 
• New York: ~3.9% 
• London: ~3.2% 
• Hong Kong: ~2.3% 
📊 Yield Advantage of Dubai
• Dubai yields are ~80–120% higher than New York.
• Dubai yields are ~120–180% higher than London.
• Dubai yields are ~200–300% higher than Hong Kong. 
💡 What This Means for Investors
✔ Lower entry cost — Dubai property can be up to 80% more affordable per sq.ft than Hong Kong and over 50% more affordable than London. 
✔ Higher rental returns — Dubai’s average 7–9% yield is significantly above the 2–4% common in London, New York & Hong Kong. 
✔ Better value retention & growth — Even as global markets cool, Dubai continues strong demand and price momentum.
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