How do equity release rates compare to the returns?
Equity-release rates in the UAE average around 4%, while Dubai rental yields commonly run 5 to 10%, which is why investors use released equity to buy income properties. One broker reported a 34% jump in equity-release transactions in 2024. Returns aren't guaranteed, though, and you are adding debt secured against your own home.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
