Pakistani investors are motivated by market stability, high rental yields, capital appreciation, and residency/citizenship benefits. Investments in particularly Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Turkey provide particularly strong returns and offer a path to citizenship.
This report provides a summary of Pakistani
investments in real estate across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, and Turkey, including
key statistics and return on investment (ROI) insights.
Dubai
• Pakistanis rank among top 3–5 foreign
buyers.
• Estimated 17,000–22,000 properties, valued at $11–12.5 billion.
• Rental Yield: 6–9% average; Studios up to 9–10%.
• Capital Appreciation: 8–25% over 2 years.
Abu Dhabi
• Growing interest, especially in Al Reem
Island and Al Ghadeer.
• Rental Yield: 5.5–10%, peak at 9.95% in Al Ghadeer.
• Capital Appreciation: 2–7% quarterly (Q1 2025).
Oman
• Pakistani investment is emerging but
growing.
• Rental Yield: Estimated at 7–8%.
• Capital Appreciation: Moderate; stable market.
Turkey
• Increasing investment via $400K+ property
for citizenship.
• Rental Yield: 5–10%.
• Capital Appreciation: 3–6% annually.
Summary Table
|
Region |
Pakistani Investor Presence |
Typical Rental Yield |
Capital Appreciation |
|
Dubai |
Top 3–5 nationality; 20k properties; $11–12.5B
value |
6–9% average; Studio yields up to 9–10% |
8–25% over 2 years |
|
Abu Dhabi |
Growing presence, key areas: Reem,
Ghadeer |
5.5–10% (peak 9.95%) |
2–7% quarterly (Q1 2025) |
|
Oman |
Emerging investors |
Estimated 7–8% |
Moderate; stable market |
|
Turkey |
Increasing via citizenship scheme |
5–10% |
3–6% annual |