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2026-06-18
Ras Al Khaimah: the UAE investment hotspot in 2026
Wynn Al Marjan Island (the Gulf region's first licensed casino resort, opening 2027), a new international airport, entry prices below Dubai and tourism growth of around 15% per year. Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly evolving from a remote coastal destination into one of the most closely watched UAE property markets — and European investors still benefit from entry prices well below Dubai.
2026-05-28
Off-plan vs. ready apartment in Dubai: which pays off more?
Off-plan offers an entry price 20–40% lower, a payment schedule that can extend beyond handover and historically the strongest capital growth. A ready apartment, by contrast, generates immediate rental income of 7–9% per year and carries no construction risk. A detailed comparison of both strategies, including a modelled IRR for a Czech investor with a 5-year horizon.
2026-06-05
Dubai South and Expo City: investing near the world's future largest airport
Within a 10-year horizon, Al Maktoum International Airport is set to become the world's largest airport with a capacity of 260 million passengers per year. Around it Dubai South is emerging — a masterplan the size of Prague, with Expo City as its new downtown. An analysis of the infrastructure catalyst, the price gap versus old Dubai and the right time to enter the area.
2026-06-25
Living, doing business and visas in Dubai: a practical guide for investors
Company setup in a freezone from 5 days, 0% personal income tax, 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000, a 10-year Golden Visa and full profit repatriation. A practical overview for a Czech entrepreneur considering relocation to Dubai — from choosing a freezone through company formation and banking to visa, health insurance and schooling.
2026-05-10
How to buy property in Dubai: a complete guide for the Czech investor
Reservation fee, SPA, DLD 4%, Oqood, payment schedule, financing, transferring funds from the Czech Republic and AML. A step-by-step guide for a Czech investor to safely purchase property in Dubai — from selecting a project and signing the contracts through to DLD registration and handover.
2026-04-02
Beachfront investment in the UAE: the region between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah that makes sense
When people think of UAE property they usually think of Dubai. That is precisely why today the most interesting opportunities are emerging around it — in the smaller emirates between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. A new apartment with direct beach access starts from around CZK 2,500,000, a figure that in the Czech Republic often will not even buy an older weekend cabin. An analysis of the location, running costs, transport infrastructure (the planned GCC high-speed rail) and who this investment makes sense for.
2026-03-05
Why invest in Dubai: five reasons European capital is turning to the emirate
Steady economic growth, rental yields of 7–9% per year, zero personal income and rental tax, full property ownership for foreigners and one of the fastest-growing metropolises in the world. A summary of the main reasons why Dubai is today one of the most rational destinations for a long-term-oriented real-estate investor.
2026-01-16
Opal by Crystal in JVC Dubai: investment analysis of an off-plan project delivering in Q4/2027
Analysis of a specific opportunity from our Investment projects list: studios from CZK 4,083,174 and 1-bed units from CZK 6,250,384 in Jumeirah Village Circle. We explain how off-plan financing works, what rental yield can realistically be expected in JVC after handover, and why this Crystal Group project is one of the more attractive entry points into the Dubai market.
2026-02-01
Ramadan 2026 in the UAE: a practical guide for visitors and investors
How Ramadan shapes daily life in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates, what visitors should prepare for, and why — from an investment perspective — this period is one of the most interesting parts of the year on the UAE real-estate market.
2024-04-08
Florida in focus: fundamentals of the residential market
Domestic migration, the absence of state personal income tax and steady population growth reinforce Florida's long-term standing as one of the key residential markets in the United States. The Sosna Royal group summarises the factors that keep the state within its investment universe.
2024-04-15
Czech residential market 2024: structural undersupply and its implications
Insufficient new housing construction in Prague and regional cities, lengthening permitting procedures and rising demand for rental housing are shifting the group's Czech real-estate strategy towards smaller-scale projects and long-term rental.
2024-03-30
Why the Sosna Royal group monitors the Dubai real-estate market
An analytical view of the fundamentals of the Dubai real-estate market — macroeconomic stability, demand profile, occupancy levels and tax framework — and their relevance for the group's investment strategy.
2024-03-30
International expansion: new offices in Dubai Airport Freezone
The Sosna Royal group has opened new offices in the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), one of the UAE's most prestigious business zones. The step strengthens the group's international footprint and its operational base for clients and partners across the Middle East.
2024-03-29
Opportunities in Dubai: visionary investments by the Sosna Royal group
Foreign direct investment in Dubai rose 41 % year-on-year to AED 38.5 billion. The Sosna Royal group reviews the emirate's position as one of the world's most resilient investment hubs.