Dubai developers target wealthy Chinese buyers

Dubai's real estate market is seeing a surge in interest from wealthy Chinese buyers, who are drawn to the city's golden visa programme, attractive rental yields, and promising economic prospects. Developers in Dubai are ramping up their efforts to cater to this growing demand, with many expanding their sales teams to target the Chinese market.

One such example is Li Fanwu, a 36-year-old Chinese former property professional who recently joined Danube Properties, one of Dubai's top 10 developers, as a Beijing-based salesman. Li recognizes the "huge potential" in the Chinese market, stating that "China is a 'blue ocean' market with the largest growth potential for Dubai's developers."

The trend is not limited to just investors, but also high-net-worth individuals who are making Dubai their primary place of residence and business base. This has reinforced Dubai's status as the world's biggest market for sales of homes priced at US$10 million or above in the third quarter of this year, a title it has held for almost two years. The growing interest from Chinese buyers is a testament to Dubai's appeal as a global real estate hub, and developers are poised to capitalize on this opportunity.