Buying costs
- Georgia
- No tax
No transfer tax, only small fees
- Dubai
- 4% fee
Dubai Land Department transfer fee
At the same price, more of your money goes into the apartment itself in Georgia.
Georgia or Dubai? Two markets compared side by side.
In short
Georgia offers low entry prices, no transfer tax and a residence permit from USD 150,000 in property value. Dubai offers a larger, more international market and no tax on rental income, but charges a 4% transfer fee and needs much more capital for the Golden Visa.
Go to the comparisonThe choice mainly depends on budget and goal: entry level or prestige.
Buying property in GeorgiaComparison
The key differences.
Typical differences for international buyers. Review date below; rules can change.
The comparison describes the general legal situation, not a promise for individual projects.
Residence
- Georgia
- from USD 150,000
Temporary residence permit through property
- Dubai
- from AED 2m
Golden Visa through property, 10 years
With a smaller budget, a residence permit is much easier to reach in Georgia.
Tax on rent
- Georgia
- 5%
On residential rent for individuals
- Dubai
- 0%
No income tax on rental income
Taxes at home may apply in both cases. Get advice.
You can compare projects in Georgia side by side.
Compare projectsVerdict
What suits whom.
Both markets have strengths. What matters is budget, goal and how much risk you want to carry.
Georgia suits you if …
you want to start with a smaller budget, save on extra costs and get a residence permit from USD 150,000.
Dubai suits you if …
you want a large, very international market, can invest more capital and aim for the Golden Visa.
For both
Check the developer, contract and payment plan. New builds are often paid in instalments in both countries.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the comparison.
Prices, residence, taxes and the right to buy in both countries.
Is Georgia cheaper than Dubai?
Usually yes, both in price and extra costs. Georgia has no transfer tax; Dubai charges a 4% transfer fee.
Where is a residence permit easier to get?
In Georgia from USD 150,000 in property value. Dubai's Golden Visa requires property worth at least AED 2 million.
Where is tax on rental income lower?
Dubai has no income tax on rent; Georgia charges 5% for individuals. Taxes at home may apply in both cases.
Can foreigners buy freely in both countries?
In Georgia almost everywhere, except agricultural land. In Dubai in designated freehold areas.
Last reviewed on 1 November 2026. Sources: Tax Code of Georgia, Dubai Land Department (dubailand.gov.ae): transfer fee and Golden Visa, Public Service Development Agency (sda.gov.ge): residence permits. This guide is not legal or tax advice.
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