Anastasia Nikitina

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Anastasia has a degree in journalism from Higher School of Economics, Russia and

has been working for Tranio since 2020. She is a contributor to Investing.com, Grintern, Tutu.ru, LaingBuisson, Nine O’Clock, and other Russian and international platforms. Her focus in real estate is on ecological projects and smart cities. She knows how to buy a dream residence in Greece at the price of an average three-bedroom apartment in a landlocked regional centre in your home country.

Anastasia is an advanced English speaker; she studies German and likes watching old movies.

Dubai is the capital of the eponymous emirate, the largest of the seven emirates of the country in terms of population. The city is home to 3.97 million people. Notably, about 85% of Dubai’s residents are expats.

Dubai has a modern and technologically advanced public transport system. The Dubai metro is famous all over the world: it is fully automated and does not require a driver; most of the metro lines are on the surface.

Despite the fact that foreigners make up more than 80 percent of the UAE’s population, it is very difficult for a foreigner to obtain citizenship in Dubai.

The UAE’s Golden Visa is a special type of a long-term residence visa in the Arab Emirates. It is granted for five or ten years to foreign entrepreneurs, investors, property owners and academics. The Golden Visa allows expats to live and run a business freely in the UAE, open a local bank account, and become a tax resident in the country with a comfortable tax regime.

Citizens of the USA, UK, Japan, and 71 nations in total, are eligible for a 90-day visa-free stay in the UAE. Those seeking to extend their stay beyond these periods must apply for a residence permit, commonly referred to as a resident visa in the UAE.

Educational development is one of the main priorities of the UAE: about 15% of the country's government revenues are spent on this sector.

Foreign investors are permitted to purchase freehold property in designated zones across Dubai. These areas encompass some of the city’s most sought-after districts, including Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, Dubai Creek Harbour, as well as numerous other neighbourhoods, extending to green suburban enclaves.

Dubai offers mortgage financing options for international investors, though these are predominantly available for resale properties. Lending criteria vary between UAE nationals and foreign buyers, with non-residents facing more restrictive conditions.

Monthly utility bills in Dubai typically range between 160–180 dollars, depending on the size of the property and the occupant’s usage. These costs cover electricity, water, waste disposal, and air conditioning.

A Dubai residence visa has many benefits, including allowing you to legally reside in the UAE and open bank accounts in the Emirates.