According to the Best Investment Migration Real Estate Index, the UAE is the best country in the rental income potential and cheap property prices per square meter.
The new index was launched on February 8, 2022, and is the brainchild of the international consulting company Henley & Partners, engaged in state programs for granting citizenship for investment.
With Deep Knowledge Analytics, a machine learning company, H&P has created a comprehensive index for those interested in obtaining citizenship in the country or buying a second home.
The index uses over 300 sources to measure 30 parameters, including the market reputation, the quality of life, the country's GDP, the potential income from renting real estate, the associated property costs, etc.
The UAE received 82 points on this index, topping the list of countries with the highest attractiveness for these categories of investors and expats. Spain, Montenegro, Turkey, and Portugal follow the United Arab Emirates. The top 10 also includes Thailand, Greece, Grenada, Cyprus, and Dominica.
