Where is the entry threshold lower — UAE or Georgia?
Starting price for UAE: from $200,000; Georgia: from $40,000. The lower entry threshold is Georgia. But entry price is not the only factor — also look at transaction taxes and yield.
Destination comparison
UAE or Georgia: where to buy property
Two destinations for resort and investment property side by side — entry price, ownership, residency, taxes and yield. Yield figures are an estimate, not a guarantee.
Key parameters
UAE vs Georgia — comparison table
ParameterUAEGeorgia
Entry pricefrom $200,000from $40,000
Yield6-10% net, premium residences up to 8-12%7-12% gross, short-term up to 12-15%
OwnershipFreehold in designated zones + Golden Visa $545K for 10 yearsFREEHOLD 100% — no restrictions for foreigners
Residency by purchaseYes, from AED 750K (2 years) / AED 2 million (10-year Golden Visa) · 2-6 weeksYes, from $150,000 (from March 2026) · 1-3 months
Top locationsDubai — Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai MarinaBatumi — seaside, Tbilisi, Gudauri — ski resort
Taxes
Purchase taxes — in brief
UAE: DLD Transfer Fee 4%; Registration (Oqood / Title Deed) ~0.25%; Real-estate agent commission 2%; Service charge AED 15-50/sqft/year; Tax on rental income 0%; Capital gains tax 0%
Georgia: Purchase tax 0%; Registration in the Public Registry ~$60; Property tax (annual) 0.05-1%; Rental income tax (individual) 5% / 20%; Sole proprietor tax (micro-business) 1%
FAQ
UAE or Georgia — common questions
Where is rental yield higher — UAE or Georgia?
Yield range for UAE: 6-10% net, premium residences up to 8-12%; Georgia: 7-12% gross, short-term up to 12-15%. By the upper bound it is higher in Georgia. High yield is usually tied to resort short-term rentals and greater seasonality.
What about ownership rights for foreigners?
UAE: Freehold in designated zones + Golden Visa $545K for 10 years. Georgia: FREEHOLD 100% — no restrictions for foreigners. This is the key fork — freehold is more secure than leasehold but is not available everywhere and is often limited by zones or property type.
Where can you get residency by buying — UAE or Georgia?
UAE — residency available from AED 750K (2 years) / AED 2 million (10-year Golden Visa). Georgia — residency available from $150,000 (from March 2026). If the goal of the deal is resident status, this is the decisive factor.
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