Can I buy as a foreigner?

Yes, in freehold zones such as Al Marjan Island, Mina Al Arab or Al Hamra Village. Full ownership, transferable to heirs.

What unit size works best?

1-bedroom or studio in beach/resort locations. Larger family apartments underperform as Airbnb.

How expensive is the license?

Approx AED 1,500-3,000/year plus 10% Tourism Dirham per stay.

Region comparison

Which markets actually work in 2026?

Eight markets, same methodology. Sort by yield or price and compare up to 3 regions side by side.

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Ras Al Khaimah

United Arab Emirates

Stable

10.5%

Gross yield

72%

Occupancy

3.2k€

Avg €/m²

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Crete

Greece

Stable

8.5%

Gross yield

64%

Occupancy

2.9k€

Avg €/m²

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Orlando / Kissimmee

United States (Florida)

Watch closely

8.0%

Gross yield

68%

Occupancy

3.1k€

Avg €/m²

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Apulia

Italy

Watch closely

7.4%

Gross yield

58%

Occupancy

1.9k€

Avg €/m²

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Athens

Greece

Stable

7.0%

Gross yield

71%

Occupancy

2.4k€

Avg €/m²

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Valencia

Spain

Watch closely

6.2%

Gross yield

68%

Occupancy

2.7k€

Avg €/m²

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Málaga

Spain (Costa del Sol)

Watch closely

5.8%

Gross yield

74%

Occupancy

3.4k€

Avg €/m²

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Lisbon / Algarve

Portugal

Heavily regulated

5.5%

Gross yield

66%

Occupancy

3.8k€

Avg €/m²

Full market analysis →

Region	Avg €/m²	Gross yield	Occupancy	Avg nightly (€)	Status
Ras Al KhaimahUnited Arab Emirates	3,200 €	10.5 %	72 %	165 €	Stable
CreteGreece	2,900 €	8.5 %	64 %	175 €	Stable
Orlando / KissimmeeUnited States (Florida)	3,100 €	8.0 %	68 %	195 €	Watch closely
ApuliaItaly	1,850 €	7.4 %	58 %	145 €	Watch closely
AthensGreece	2,400 €	7.0 %	71 %	105 €	Stable
ValenciaSpain	2,700 €	6.2 %	68 %	110 €	Watch closely
MálagaSpain (Costa del Sol)	3,400 €	5.8 %	74 %	135 €	Watch closely
Lisbon / AlgarvePortugal	3,800 €	5.5 %	66 %	155 €	Heavily regulated