Dubai is our destination during the mid-term break.

Holiday periods in Dubai mean a significant increase not only in tourism activity but also in real estate investments. Betül Işık, Founder of Angelshine Property , evaluating the shift in Turkish investors' interest in Dubai during this period , noted that the line between vacation and investment is becoming increasingly blurred.

"A visit that started as a vacation is turning into an investment plan."

Betül Işık, noting that the primary motivation for Turks visiting Dubai during the school break is often a vacation, summarized the most common scenario they encounter in the field as follows: “Many people come saying, ‘I came to vacation.’ However, after experiencing Dubai for a few days, the following question inevitably arises: ‘What if I owned a house here?’ The most common scenario we witness is a visit that begins as a vacation turning into a project tour; and a project tour turning into a serious investment plan.”

1+1 and holiday home concepts are gaining popularity.

Stating that investor interest is concentrated in certain housing types during school break periods, Işık listed the most sought-after options as follows:

Highlighting that investors no longer want "empty houses," Işık said, "They are turning to houses they can both use themselves and generate rental income from when they are not in use."

"A sunny, safe, and child-friendly city"

Betül Işık also touched upon the factors that increase Dubai's appeal for Turks during school breaks, stating that climate and living comfort are particularly decisive factors in the preferences of families: “While it's cold in Türkiye during school breaks, Dubai is sunny. Besides that, security is very high; it's a city where you can comfortably travel with children. Entertainment, shopping, and the sea are all available. Families with children, in particular, feel truly comfortable in Dubai; everything is planned, organized, and comfortable.”

“The first question is clear: What will this house bring me?”

Işık emphasized that Turks who come for vacation but consider investment are now acting much more consciously, noting that the most frequently asked questions focus on financial returns: “The first question is usually very clear: 'What will this house earn me?' Then they ask about the monthly rental income, how many years it will take to pay for itself, and whether it can be rented out if there are no investors. In other words, they no longer just want to buy a house, they want to make a smart investment .”

Short-term rent, long-term value appreciation.

Betül Işık stated that purchases made during school break periods include both short-term and long-term goals, and that Dubai is one of the rare markets that can offer this balance: “Investors generally say: 'I want to rent it out in the short term and have it appreciate in value in the long term.' Dubai is a very advantageous market in this respect. It is strong in short-term rentals as well as providing reliability in the long term.”

"Dubai is no longer just a holiday destination."

Stating that the perception of Dubai is rapidly changing for Turks, Işık concluded his remarks as follows: “In the past, people used to say, ‘Let’s go to Dubai for a holiday,’ now they are talking about ‘Should we buy a house in Dubai?’ Holiday periods are also times when this transformation accelerates. People come, see, experience, and finally say: ‘If I come here every year, why shouldn’t I have a house here?’ ”

Source : HORECA TREND and Angelshine Property