Rising Interest in Global Real Estate Among Indian Consumers

Investment today has gone global. While the options are many, real estate has always been an integral part of every portfolio. So while investors are putting in money in Mutual Funds to gold, real estate investment has increased in the last few years. Meanwhile, the Indian consumer today has matured significantly, and has been investing in real estate beyond the home country. The neighbouring UAE and Dubai in particular has seen many Indian HNIs and millionaires making investments in real estate projects.

India consumers turn real estate investors

As per the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025, India was expected to lose 3,500 millionaires to countries outside India. And this population will find their homes in leading cities across the world. Many countries across the globe are making real investment lucrative with tax holidays, residential rights and even offering citizenship to investors. NKN Media, a global conglomerate based in Dubai, has been holding Real Estate Expos in Dubai, Singapore and London, and the interest of consumers in buying cross-country real estate is growing significantly. Deals worth USD1.3 Billion were closed in each of these expos thereby reflecting the robust mood of the investors in real estate. Investors are ready to explore, cross the border and add more value to their portfolio and lifestyle.

The booming Dubai real estate

Dubai is among the most sought-after real estate haven. With streamlined processes, great rental return of 9% and above, easy payment plans and an upgraded lifestyle, Dubai has become the most aspirational address for Indian investors. The proximity of 3-hr flight time adds to the benefit of having a home in Dubai for Indian consumers. In the last few years, many Indians have invested in properties in Dubai, Singapore, London and many other countries. While there are many who are buying homes and settling on work visas, there is a big fraction of Indians who are buying properties for purely investment purposes. The concept of a second home is fast catching, making investing outside one’s home country more lucrative.

With the world becoming a global village, investments too have gone global. In times ahead, the boundaries are only going to blur further with Indians taking their investment portfolio global. Meanwhile, the vice versa is also true as NRIs from across the globe have been wanting to have a foothold in their own soil. Many premium developers have lucrative offers of modern housing and even properties which are part of newer trends such as sustainable housing, which are fast gaining investors’ interests.

Article by Mr. Abdul Majid Khan, Group CEO & MD NKN Media