United Arab Emirates
Seven emirates. One country worth understanding before you buy.
Geography, lifestyle, infrastructure and investment character — connected to real AMASH inventory in every community.
The seven emirates
Each emirate has its own logic.
Dubai
Future • Business • Luxury • Global Living
Dubai is the most internationally traded property market in the UAE, with designated freehold areas open to foreign ownership, a mature rental market and an extensive off-plan pipeline. Property transactions are registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Abu Dhabi
Capital • Culture • Investment • Lifestyle
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and its largest emirate by area. Foreign ownership is permitted in designated investment zones such as Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Reem Island. Transactions are registered with the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport.
Sharjah
Culture • Family • Education • Heritage
Sharjah borders Dubai and is known for its cultural institutions, universities and comparatively accessible residential market. Certain projects are open to non-GCC buyers on a long-term usufruct basis.
Ras Al Khaimah
Nature • Resorts • Waterfront • Emerging Investment
Ras Al Khaimah combines the Hajar mountains, including Jebel Jais, with a developing waterfront leisure and hospitality sector on Al Marjan Island and Mina Al Arab. Freehold ownership is available to foreign buyers in designated areas.
Ajman
Waterfront • Accessibility • Residential Living
Ajman is the smallest emirate by area, located on the Arabian Gulf coast between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain, with a corniche, marina and a primarily residential property market.
Fujairah
Mountains • Ocean • Nature • Lifestyle
Fujairah is the only emirate located entirely on the Gulf of Oman, characterised by mountains, diving sites, historic forts and a port economy.
Umm Al Quwain
Nature • Coastline • Quiet Living
Umm Al Quwain is the least populous emirate, known for its mangroves, lagoons, islands and water activities along a largely undeveloped coastline.
Signature communities
Where people actually live.
Dubai
Business Bay
A dense mixed-use district on the Dubai Water Canal, directly south of Downtown.
Dubai
DIFC
Dubai's international financial free zone and a dense business address.
Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Dubai's central high-rise district, built around Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall.
Dubai
Dubai Creek Harbour
A waterfront master development on the Dubai Creek beside a wildlife sanctuary.
Dubai
Dubai Hills Estate
A master-planned villa and apartment community around a championship golf course.
Dubai
Dubai Marina
A high-density waterfront district built around an artificial marina canal.
Dubai
Jumeirah Beach Residence
A beachfront apartment community on The Walk and The Beach.
Dubai
Palm Jumeirah
A man-made island of beachfront villas, low-rise apartments and resorts.
Landmarks & places
The reference points of the country.
landmark
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, at the centre of Downtown Dubai.
shopping
The Dubai Mall
One of the largest shopping and entertainment centres in the world.
attraction
Museum of the Future
A science and technology museum on Sheikh Zayed Road.
landmark
Burj Al Arab
A sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own island off Jumeirah Beach.
landmark
Palm Jumeirah
A palm-shaped reclaimed island of residences and resorts.
attraction
Dubai Marina
A man-made marina district with a continuous waterfront promenade.
beach
JBR Beach
A lifeguarded public beach behind The Walk at JBR.
business
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai's financial free zone with its own courts and regulator.
airport
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
The primary international airport serving Dubai.
culture
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The UAE's largest mosque and a national landmark.
culture
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A universal museum on Saadiyat Island.
culture
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
A museum of Islamic art and science on the Sharjah Corniche.