RP Global — Dubai Real Estate Investment Guide 2025–2026

TL;DR Snapshot

| Attribute | Detail | |---|---| | Developer | RP Global | | Full Form | Real Property Global | | Headquarters | Dubai, UAE | | International Footprint | UAE, Egypt, Caribbean, Eastern Europe | | Market Focus | Global investment-grade residential with UAE as primary market | | Investment Philosophy | Globally informed, locally executed — international best practice meets Dubai's opportunity | | Typical Gross Yield | 7.0%–10.0% | | Primary Zones | JVC, Business Bay, Al Furjan, Dubai Hills, International City | | USP | Cross-border investment intelligence — the developer that has operated in 8 countries, applied to Dubai |

Who Is RP Global?

RP Global — Real Property Global — is a Dubai-based real estate development company with an international operating footprint spanning UAE, Egypt, Caribbean island markets, and Eastern Europe. This global experience is not a marketing claim but a genuine operational advantage: RP Global's development team has encountered, solved, and systematised solutions to real estate challenges across dramatically different market environments — and brings this accumulated problem-solving intelligence to every UAE project.

In the UAE, RP Global focuses primarily on investment-grade mid-market to premium residential — the segment where international investor demand is strongest, where the return profile is most clearly documentable, and where the firm's cross-border investor relationships provide direct access to a qualified buyer pool that most Dubai developers cannot reach through standard marketing channels.

The Global Intelligence Advantage

RP Global's international portfolio provides concrete learnings that improve Dubai development quality:

From Egypt: Operating in Egypt's highly inflation-volatile environment has made RP Global experts at protecting construction budgets from cost escalation — a discipline that translates into more reliable delivery costs and fewer buyer surprises in any market.

From the Caribbean: Caribbean hospitality-residential projects demanded the highest STR-optimisation standards — units designed and managed to maximise short-term rental income. This STR specialisation is applied to RP Global's Dubai portfolio, where buildings are designed from day one with STR management compatibility.

From Eastern Europe: Operating in Poland and other CEE markets where buyer legal protections are strong has instilled a documentation and disclosure discipline that RP Global maintains voluntarily in Dubai, providing buyers with European-quality information standards even where not legally mandated.

From UAE exposure across cycles: RP Global has been active in Dubai since 2012 — through the 2015–2019 correction, the 2020 COVID period, and the 2021–2024 boom. This cycle exposure provides market timing intelligence that new-entrant developers entirely lack.

RP Global's Cross-Border Investor Network

RP Global maintains active investor relationships across 22 countries. These relationships provide:

• Pre-launch allocation: 30–40% of each Dubai project is typically placed within RP Global's existing investor base before public launch, at pre-launch pricing
• Currency facilitation: RP Global facilitates investments from investors with EUR, GBP, USD, PLN, and EGP capital, through established forex and wire transfer partnerships
• Market comparison: Investors comparing Dubai to other RP Global markets receive transparent comparative return analysis — Dubai vs. Warsaw, Dubai vs. Cairo, Dubai vs. Barbados — supporting evidence-based allocation decisions

Geographic Intelligence

Zone Strategy

| Zone | RP Global Rationale | Product | Price Range (AED) | 5-Year Appreciation | |---|---|---|---|---| | JVC | Primary volume; metro catalyst; investor liquidity | Smart 1–2BR; STR-optimised | 600,000–1,100,000 | +25%–42% | | Business Bay | Global investor demand; canal-view appeal | Boutique tower; premium 1–2BR | 1,500,000–3,500,000 | +22%–38% | | Al Furjan | Established community; metro + yield | 2–3BR family | 900,000–1,700,000 | +18%–28% | | Dubai Hills | Premium suburban; global family appeal | 2BR premium apartments | 1,300,000–2,300,000 | +18%–28% | | International City | Highest absolute yield; global small investor | Studio–1BR; yield-maximise | 280,000–550,000 | +22%–38% |

STR Optimisation: RP Global's Caribbean Methodology

RP Global's Caribbean hospitality projects demanded units designed for 70–85% annual STR occupancy — far above the standard Dubai STR performance. The methodology developed in that context is now applied to Dubai:

| STR Optimisation Element | RP Global Standard | Standard Dubai Approach | |---|---|---| | Unit layout | Open-plan (photographically superior); no internal corridors | Standard layout with corridor | | Kitchen visibility | Open to living area (STR photography premium) | Sometimes enclosed | | Bathroom | Freestanding tub in 1BR+ (photography premium) | Walk-in shower standard | | Balcony | Min. 12 sqm; south-facing priority; photogenic view | Min. per code; any orientation | | Flooring | Warm natural tone (photography + comfort) | Standard tile | | Smart home | Keypad or smart lock (guest access); no key handoff | Physical key standard | | Building STR desk | Dedicated STR management desk in building management | Not standard | | Photography | Professional photography package provided at handover | Not standard |

These STR optimisations achieve 15–25% higher nightly rates and 10–15% higher occupancy vs. non-optimised comparables.

Specification Standards

RP Global Residential Standard

| Element | Standard (JVC / Intl. City) | Premium (Business Bay / Dubai Hills) | |---|---|---| | Ceiling Height | 2.9m | 3.1m | | Kitchen | Häcker; Siemens iQ500; Quartz; open-plan | Pedini; Miele; Calacatta; island | | Bathrooms | Grohe Eurostyle; porcelain; rain shower; freestanding tub (1BR+) | Hansgrohe Axor; stone; soaking tub | | Flooring | Warm-tone 80x80cm full-body porcelain | Travertine or engineered oak | | Balcony | Min. 12 sqm; photogenic view priority | 18–25 sqm; frameless glass | | Smart Access | Keypad / app entry; guest code generation | Biometric; Crestron | | Smart Home | Lutron Caseta; Nest; STR schedule integration | Lutron Homeworks; full automation | | Acoustic | STC 48dB | STC 52dB |

Building Amenities (STR-Optimised Design)

| Category | RP Global Provision | |---|---| | STR Desk | Dedicated short-term rental management desk; check-in/check-out coordination; linen service | | Pool | Rooftop or elevated pool (photogenic; STR marketing premium) | | Gym | 24/7; STR guest-accessible | | Social | Instagram-worthy rooftop terrace; designed for social photography | | Convenience | Digital guest welcome kit; QR-code building guide; concierge app | | Security | DTCM-compliant guest registration; ID verification system |

Investment Returns

Yield & Appreciation

| Unit Type | Entry Price (AED) | LT Gross Yield | STR Gross Yield | Net LT Yield | 5-Year Cap Gain | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Studio (Intl. City) | 280,000–450,000 | 11%–13% | 14%–17% | 8.5%–9.5% | +22%–38% | | 1BR (JVC) | 600,000–950,000 | 8.5%–9.5% | 10%–13% | 6.8%–7.6% | +25%–42% | | 2BR (Business Bay) | 1,500,000–2,500,000 | 7.0%–8.0% | 9%–12% | 5.8%–6.8% | +22%–38% |

5-Year Illustration — STR Mode

Scenario: AED 800,000 one-bedroom, JVC (RP Global STR-optimised)

| Year | Capital Value (AED) | Annual STR Revenue (AED) | Cumulative Revenue (AED) | Total Wealth (AED) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Entry (2025) | 800,000 | — | — | 800,000 | | Year 1 | 872,000 | 88,000 | 88,000 | 960,000 | | Year 2 | 950,480 | 90,640 | 178,640 | 1,129,120 | | Year 3 | 1,036,023 | 93,359 | 272,000 | 1,308,023 | | Year 4 | 1,129,265 | 96,160 | 368,160 | 1,497,425 | | Year 5 | 1,230,899 | 99,045 | 467,205 | 1,698,104 |

Assumptions: 9% p.a. appreciation, 11% STR gross yield, 80% occupancy (RP Global STR managed), 3% annual rate escalation.

5-Year Total Return: +112.3% on entry capital

Target Buyer Profile

| Profile | International Context | Product | |---|---|---| | European Investor | UK, Germany, Poland, Switzerland | Business Bay or JVC; EUR/GBP facilitated | | Egyptian Diaspora | EGP capital; UAE as safe-haven allocation | International City or JVC; EGP bridging | | Caribbean / Latin Investor | USD capital; STR familiarity from Caribbean | JVC; STR management | | Regional Developer / Investor | GCC-based; comparing markets | Dubai vs. Cairo comparative provided | | Small International First-Buy | 300K–700K; first Dubai investment | International City; full management |

Connectivity

| Destination | Time | |---|---| | Dubai International Airport | 15–35 min (zone dependent) | | Downtown / Burj Khalifa | 15–30 min | | Blue Line Metro JVC (est. 2029) | Walking distance (JVC sites) | | Ibn Battuta Metro (Discovery Gardens) | 5 min walk | | Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road | 5 min |

Regulatory Framework

• RERA-registered developer; DLD compliant
• Freehold for all nationalities in designated zones
• OQOOD off-plan; escrow-protected buyer funds
• Golden Visa: AED 2M+ portfolio aggregation
• DTCM Holiday Home registration: STR buildings pre-registered from handover
• No CGT, no property tax in UAE
• Multi-currency SPA: Contracts in AED with FX reference pricing in USD/EUR/GBP for international buyers

Sustainability

• Al Sa'fat compliance on all UAE projects
• LEED Silver target for all projects above 50 units
• Caribbean sustainability transfer: Solar thermal and PV designs from RP Global's Caribbean projects (high-solar environment experience) adapted for Dubai application
• Solar PV: min. 15% common area renewable energy
• EV charging: 35% active from handover; 100% conduit pre-installed
• STR operations: single-use plastic ban in STR units; RP Global's Caribbean zero-plastic STR protocol applied
• Smart energy monitoring: per-unit metering for STR guests; energy usage communicated and offset

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes RP Global's Dubai STR yields higher than standard? A: Three factors: (1) STR-optimised unit design (open-plan, freestanding tub, photogenic balcony) achieves 15–25% higher nightly rates; (2) RP Global's in-building STR desk achieves 10–12% higher occupancy through active revenue management vs. passive listing; (3) building is DTCM pre-registered from handover — no licensing delay.

Q: How does RP Global facilitate purchases for overseas investors? A: Multi-currency wire transfers; forex forward contracts for investors with EUR, GBP, USD, PLN, or EGP capital; digital SPA signing; remote DLD registration. The firm's international investor relations team speaks English, Arabic, French, Polish, and German.

Q: Can I compare my Dubai investment against RP Global's other markets? A: Yes. RP Global Research publishes an annual Cross-Border Real Estate Return Comparison covering UAE, Egypt, Caribbean, and Eastern Europe markets — including gross yield, net yield, capital appreciation, currency risk, and liquidity metrics. Available to all RP Global buyers and prospective investors.

Q: Does RP Global manage the STR operation directly? A: RP Global's in-building STR desk manages guest logistics (check-in/out, cleaning coordination, linen management, guest communication). Revenue management and platform listing (Airbnb, Booking.com, direct) is managed by RP Global's digital hospitality team. Combined management fee: 14% of gross STR revenue.