Dubai is now officially among the 10 most expensive cities for the ultra-wealthy, ranking 7th in the 2025 Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report. This is no surprise considering the city’s high demand for luxury properties and its tax-free environment, which attracts the elite looking for lifestyle and long-term value.
Real estate plays a key role in this rise, with new projects redefining the definition of luxury. Take Amali Island, often called “The Maldives of Dubai,” where coastal living comes with private helipads, yacht berths, and exclusive beachfront villas. Then there’s the Trump International Hotel & Tower, a $2 billion, 80-story branded residence, set to become a new landmark by 2031. And for those looking for something unique, Regent Residence is coming to raise the bar to another level with pool balconies on every floor, one residence per floor with a private lift lobby, and exclusive rooftop spaces. With world-class developments such as this, Dubai is not just a city for the wealthy; it is the very definition of luxury itself.