Dubai – A Wealth Strategy

Dubai isn’t a holiday destination anymore – it’s a wealth strategy.

As London navigates a new era of wealth taxation and policy shifts, many of our clients are looking outward. And increasingly, their eyes are drawn to Dubai.

This isn’t just a reaction. It’s a re-evaluation.

Dubai’s appeal to UK-based HNWIs is multi-faceted:

✅ Zero personal income, inheritance, and capital gains taxes
✅ 10-year Golden Visas with real estate investment from £430k
✅ Exceptional rental yields (6-8%) and 147% price growth over 5 years
✅ Ultra-modern infrastructure, global connectivity, and safety

For many, Dubai has traditionally felt like a ‘stopover city’. Somewhere to invest in, but not necessarily belong to.

That’s changing.

The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy details plans for 100% clean energy, and net zero, by 2050 – with mandated green building codes across all new developments.

For investors this is a significant step. Quite simply because sustainable buildings retain value more robustly over time. They offer lower operational costs, which is crucial for long-term letting or second home use.

Harwood Advisory are proud to be the exclusive UK agent for Muraba Veil – a visionary development on Dubai’s coveted waterfront, crafted by RCR Arquitectes, winners of the Pritzker Prize (architecture’s Nobel).

This is not another supertower chasing height or headlines. It’s something far rarer: a sanctuary of quiet sophistication, environmental integrity, and purposeful design. It is redefining what it means to live in Dubai.

The façade, a modern reinterpretation of the Mashrabiya, reduces solar gain and creates natural shade. Every residence spans the full width of the tower, maximising cross-ventilation and natural light. A commitment to wellness, biophilia and sustainable materials underpins every detail. The design includes lush vegetation on every floor and communal areas, creating a sanctuary that connects residents with nature and enhances indoor air quality.

In a city of excess, Muraba Veil is a statement of restraint, offering thoughtful luxury for those seeking permanence, not just performance.

It’s also a bold signpost for where Dubai is heading: a more mature, design-led, and sustainability-aware market that’s becoming not just tax-efficient, but life-efficient.

Why does this matter to our London-based clients?

Because the global elite are no longer simply asking, “Where is my money safe?”. They’re asking, “Where do I want to live, grow and build legacy?”.

Dubai offers a powerful base for the next chapter of wealth protection and international living. For some, it will be a strategic pause – a way to wait out UK tax reforms, protect capital, and re-enter if the domestic landscape becomes more favourable.