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Over the course of this series, I’ve received so many insightful questions from you all about investing in Dubai’s one-bedroom properties. For our final post, I’ve rounded up some of the most common questions and I’m here to answer them. Let’s dive into this LinkedIn community Q&A:
Can buying “small” actually lead to something big? When it comes to Dubai real estate, absolutely. I’m Laila Janik, CEO of MYS Real Estate, and I’ve watched individuals assemble institutional-quality portfolios by systematically accumulating one-bedroom apartments.
There’s something incredibly inspiring about hearing a full-circle journey – arriving in Dubai as a tenant, and a decade later, becoming a multi-property landlord. Let me share the story of “Sam” (composite of a few clients) – an expat who turned her Dubai renting years into a springboard for building wealth via one-bedroom investments. It’s a 10-year transformation packed with lessons for anyone thinking of doing the same.
Many of you have asked: how do I go from owning one property to a whole portfolio? It might seem daunting, but it’s absolutely achievable with a step-by-step approach. I’m Laila Janik, CEO of MYS Real Estate, and I’ve guided investors on this journey.
One of the advantages you have as an expatriate investor in Dubai is insider knowledge of the expat community’s needs and desires. Who better to rent to expats than an expat who understands them?
I often say the best way to stop paying rent is to start earning rent. Allow me to share a real-life example of an expatriate who transformed from being a tenant to a proud landlord, and how that journey unfolded step by step.
Flexibility and agility are two of the greatest advantages a high-net-worth investor can have. Markets change, opportunities arise unexpectedly – can your investments adapt accordingly? One often overlooked aspect of one-bedroom apartments in Dubai is their exceptional liquidity and flexibility within a portfolio.
Imagine owning an asset that pays you every single night. That’s the magic of short-term rentals. With Dubai’s tourism at full throttle, one-bedroom apartments have become goldmines on Airbnb and similar platforms.
When we think of institutional investors, we often imagine big-ticket assets and complex deals. But there’s a quiet trend where institutions are accumulating something quite simple: one-bedroom apartments. Why? Because they offer an institutional-quality combination of steady yields and low volatility.
Most expatriates come to Dubai for the career opportunities and tax-free income, but what about when it’s time to go home or retire?
