Recently, many friends have asked me: How to buy a house and obtain a golden visa in the Middle East? I'll share some experiences 👇 As a "global citizen" who has lived in 6 countries/traveled to 80+ countries, sharing a real experience: There are no perfect cities, only the ones that suit you best. Why choose UAE? 1️⃣ Tax haven! Safe with the world's lowest crime rate 2️⃣ Time zone advantage: Living in the Middle East, US stocks close before midnight, which is good for health. Can simultaneously connect to Chinese, US, and European markets. 3️⃣ Web3 friendly: Government actively supports 4️⃣ Golden visa: Buy a house worth 200 million AED (about $55,000) to obtain permanent residency, with no residency requirements. Medical care, education, banking, and company setup are excellent here. Drawbacks: Desert climate, lack of forests and nature. But frequent business travel can compensate for this regret. Why am I optimistic about Abu Dhabi real estate? Continuous population inflow exceeds new housing supply Abu Dhabi government is the 'strongest backer' High-quality population continues to move in Currently in early construction stage, will be completely different in 3-5 years. My judgment: At least double potential within 3 years. Recommended three key Freehold areas: 1. Saadiyat Island (Cultural Blue-chip Island) • Louvre, Guggenheim, UAE National Museum • New York University branch & most beautiful coastal beach • Equivalent to BTC's position here 2. Al Maryah Island (Financial Island) close to downtown Equivalent to ETH • ADGM International Financial Center Four Seasons, Rosewood, Regis and other top hotels clustered Upcoming most beautiful fountain 3. Yas Island (Entertainment Island) About 50 minutes drive from Dubai • Disney, Ferrari Park, F1 Racing Theater, etc. • Equivalent to SOL here Buying methods: Off-plan (like NFT trading) 10% down payment, 10% every half year Pay about 50% when receiving house in 3 years Can transfer at a higher price before receiving 😂 Ready property Can move in directly, one-time payment or loan (6-8% annual interest) Must ensure 200 million AED to apply for golden visa How to research? Recommended downloading Property Finder and Bayut apps. When you see a house you like, directly contact the agent via WhatsApp. If you're about to move here, welcome to DM me for a coffee