UAE REITs

UAE Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that own and operate income-producing real estate properties. These properties can include office buildings, shopping centers, industrial warehouses, data centers, and apartment buildings, among others.

In UAE REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to investors in the form of dividends. This makes them an attractive option for income-oriented investors.

List of UAE REITs by Market Capitalization and Dividend Yield

When evaluating REITs a useful metric to consider is market capitalization which is the total value of a company’s outstanding shares. In general larger REITs tend to have more diversified portfolios and a longer track record of performance. This makes them a safer investment option.

In addition to market capitalization investors may also want to consider the dividend yield of a REIT when evaluating its potential as an investment. The dividend yield is the annual dividend per share divided by the share price.

The below table is a list of REITs listed in the United Arab Emirates sorted by market cap. Interact with the table to sort and filter as desired.

UAE REITs Dividend and Payout Ratio

The best REITs have a sustainable and dividend. Interact with the chart below by selecting items in the legend that interest you. To filter the chart scroll up the to table to use the search filters.

The United Arab Emirates Economy

The UAE economy has grown on average 2.6% per year over the past 10 years and can be broken down into the below sectors:

  • Oil and natural gas: This sector has traditionally been the backbone of the UAE economy, accounting for over 70% of the country’s GDP and government revenues.
  • Services: This sector includes areas such as finance, real estate, tourism, and transportation. In recent years, this sector has been growing rapidly and has become an increasingly important contributor to the UAE economy at 28% of the country’s GDP.
  • Manufacturing: This sector includes industries such as construction, petrochemicals, and food processing. This sector accounts for a relatively small portion of the UAE economy.
  • Agriculture and fishing: This sector is also small and accounts for a small portion of the economy

Although heavily reliant on Oil and natural gas the country continues to diversify and grow its status as a world financial hub.

How to Invest in REITs in UAE

There are three primary ways to invest in UAE REITs:

  1. Purchase shares of companies directly on the Dubai Financial Market or Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange a broker.
  2. Purchase shares of ETFs that hold UAE real estate companies.
  3. Buy into a fund (hedge fund) that invests in real estate.

How are United Arab Emirates REIT Dividends Taxed at the Shareholder?

In the UAE dividends received by unit holders from REITs are taxed as regular income at the individual unit holder’s marginal tax rate which in the UAE is 0%.

REIT ETFs in UAE

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UAE REITs Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total market cap of all REITs in UAE?

The total is Column with ID 10 is not found in table with ID 9! United Arab Emirates Dirham

How much REITs should be in a Retirement Portfolio?

It is difficult to say what percentage should be in a retirement portfolios as this will vary depending on the specific goals and risk tolerance of the investor.

How are REITs Taxed in UAE?

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in UAE must distribute at least 90% of their income to share holders.

Are REITs Tax Free?

REITs are not tax free unless they are held in an account or trust that is structured in a way that allows them to be tax free or tax differed. Please consult with your financial advisor for more information.

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