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Success stories

Real cases.
Real numbers.

Three investors, three different profiles — and one shared decision to invest in Dubai real estate. Names have been changed at the clients' request; the figures and outcomes are presented as reported.

Full Equity Payback in 12 Months on a 2BR Unit in the Marina
Dubai Marina
Oren S. · Hi-Tech Entrepreneur · Tel Aviv

Full Equity Payback in 12 Months on a 2BR Unit in the Marina

Oren approached us after selling a small tech company. He wanted to diversify 600K USD outside equities, with rental cash flow. He selected a unit on the 28th floor in Marina Skyline, entered with a 30% down payment and leverage, and within 13 months covered his equity through rental income and appreciation.

InvestmentAED 2,350,000
Total return22.6%
Holding period13 months
Annual rental yield
8.6%
Capital appreciation
14%
Unit type
2BR · 92 sqm
Deal timeline+
  1. Feb 2023
    Discovery Call
    60-minute mapping of profile, holding horizon, and net budget.
  2. Mar 2023
    Deal Pipeline
    5 comparable projects, 2 of them in Marina.
  3. Apr 2023
    Dubai Visit
    Tour with local team, meeting with Emaar representatives.
  4. May 2023
    Signing
    SPA + 30% payment + active Golden Visa within 11 days.
  5. Jan 2024
    Handover
    Delivery two months ahead of schedule, no defects.
  6. Feb 2024
    First Tenant
    12-month lease, continuous occupancy since.
Challenges+
  • ·Opening a UAE bank account with Israeli residency — closed within 18 days
  • ·Foreign mortgage approval — required Israeli guarantor in addition to deposit
Outcome

Within 13 months of handover, the actual yield exceeded the 8% target and reached 8.6% net. Conservative valuation of the unit today: 2.68M AED.

“Within a year we recovered the equity. The Hebrew-language support from the first call through to tenant placement made all the difference.”
Payment plan: 30% down payment + 70% foreign mortgage
A Three-Unit Downtown Portfolio Built Over 18 Months
Downtown Dubai
Michal B. · Business Owner

A Three-Unit Downtown Portfolio Built Over 18 Months

Michal wanted to diversify across several properties rather than purchase one larger unit. She acquired three studio apartments in Downtown Dubai in separate stages, using rental income from the earlier units to support the payment schedule of the next purchase.

InvestmentAED 4,200,000
Total return30.2%
Holding period22 months
Annual rental yield
9.2%
Capital appreciation
21%
Unit type
3 × Studio · 45 sqm
Deal timeline+
  1. Sep 2022
    Studio #1
    Entered before launch, with handover scheduled within 14 months.
  2. Apr 2023
    Studio #2
    Acquired another unit in the same development on a higher floor.
  3. Sep 2023
    Studio #3
    Completed the portfolio and qualified for the Golden Visa route.
  4. Jan 2024
    All units leased
    Cumulative occupancy reached 96%.
Challenges+
  • ·Coordinating three separate developer payment schedules.
  • ·Managing three tenancies in parallel through Glidai's property-management team.
Outcome

The portfolio generates approximately AED 387K in annual net cash flow, with all three units managed under one coordinated strategy.

“The actual returns exceeded what I had seen in other markets, and the process was clear from start to finish.”
Payment plan: Cash, no leverage
A Commercial Office Investment in Business Bay
Business Bay
Daniel K. · Accountant

A Commercial Office Investment in Business Bay

Daniel was looking for a commercial property that could serve both as an investment and as a future regional business base. He selected a 110 sqm office in Business Bay, combining rental income with long-term strategic use.

InvestmentAED 3,800,000
Total return18.4%
Holding period18 months
Annual rental yield
7.4%
Capital appreciation
11%
Unit type
Office · 110 sqm
Deal timeline+
  1. Jun 2023
    First consultation
    Mapped commercial requirements and future business needs.
  2. Aug 2023
    Signing
    40% down payment, with the balance linked to milestones.
  3. Mar 2024
    Company setup
    Local entity established to support the investment structure.
  4. Sep 2024
    First tenant
    A UK consulting company signed a three-year lease.
Challenges+
  • ·Selecting a commercial property suitable for both investment and future business use.
  • ·Coordinating the ownership and tax structure with qualified professional advisors.
Outcome

The office was leased within five weeks of handover. Rental income covers the financing costs and leaves a positive monthly cash flow.

“As an advisor myself, transparency matters to me. Glidai gave me the full picture, including the numbers and fees.”
Payment plan: 40% down payment + 60% developer payment plan
Aggregate numbers

What's behind 312+ investors.

8.4%
Average annual yield
14
Months, average equity payback
94%
Rental occupancy
$184M
Total volume we've handled

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