You probably haven't worked out what it's worth since you bought it.
Dubai's median price per square foot roughly doubled between 2020 and 2026. Most owners know that in the abstract and have never applied it to their own unit — or to what selling would actually leave them with.
Villas have outpaced apartments since 2023.
Early settlement carries a fee, capped by UAE Central Bank rules.
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Selling isn't the only way to take the gain
Most owners who run this discover a number they weren't expecting and assume the only options are sell or do nothing. There are usually four.
| Option | What it gives you | What it costs you |
|---|---|---|
| Sell | The full gain, in cash, now | Roughly 2–4% in costs, and you're out of a market that's still rising |
| Refinance or equity release | Cash out without selling; the asset keeps compounding | New rate, new term, and the rental income now services debt |
| Sell and trade up | Moves the gain into a larger asset — and above AED 2m it also meets the Golden Visa threshold | Transaction costs twice, and a bigger service charge |
| Hold and let | Income while the capital position continues | Service charge, voids, and management |