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Investing in City Walk: 22.6% Annual ROI

2025-04-08 12:25 Real estate

Investment Object

Apartment in the City Walk Residential Complex, Dubai
City Walk is one of the most attractive neighborhoods in central Dubai, combining premium lifestyle, world-class infrastructure, and a prime location next to Downtown Dubai. Thanks to high liquidity and rapid price growth, this district enjoys steady demand among both investors and tenants.

Key Advantages of City Walk

  1. Prestigious Location

5 minutes to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall

10 minutes to Jumeirah Beach

Easy access to all key areas of the city

2. Advanced Infrastructure

Luxury brand boutiques and shopping galleries

Fine dining restaurants, cafes, and leisure zones

Fitness centers, swimming pools, and lush promenades

3. Investment Attractiveness

Freehold ownership for foreigners

Strong property value growth

Rental yields up to 7% per annum

Deal Financials

Purchase Details:

Purchase date: April 2022
Purchase price: 1,380,625 AED

Payment Schedule:

2022: 642,625 AED
2023: 123,000 AED
2025 (expected payment in November): 615,000 AED
Total invested as of April 2025: 765,625 AED (since the third payment hasn’t been made yet)

Current Market Value:

April 2025: 2,500,000 AED (current estimate)

Financial Result

If the property is sold in April 2025:

Sale proceeds: 2,500,000 AED
Actual amount invested by the time of sale: 765,625 AED
Profit: 1,734,375 AED
ROI = (1,734,375 / 765,625) ÷ 3 × 100 ≈ 22.6% per annum

Why This Strategy Works

Minimized Capital Outlay

An extended installment plan allows you to secure the property with minimal initial investment.

Sustained Market Growth

Dubai is one of the global leaders in price growth within the premium real estate segment.

High Liquidity

City Walk remains one of the most in-demand areas for both rentals and resales.

Flexible Exit Strategy

The investor can sell the property before full payment, locking in substantial profit, or choose to keep the asset and benefit from rental income.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates how a smart selection of property and effective use of installments can significantly boost investment performance. The actual return on this strategy reached 22.6% per annum—a result comparable to high-yield assets, but with significantly lower risks.