Comparing Phuket and Dubai on a single yield number is misleading: they are different markets. Below is what open data confirms, and the questions to ask before you buy.
What we know about Phuket
- According to CBRE, Phuket residential sales rose by more than 45% in H1 2026, with international buyers making up 67% of purchasers (CBRE).
- Colliers notes rising condo interest from Russian and Middle Eastern buyers in Phuket amid softer sentiment in Dubai (Colliers).
- A foreigner can hold a condo unit freehold within the 49% foreign quota of a building (explained here).
- There are more than 140 flights a week between the UAE and Thailand (Khaleej Times).
Questions to compare
- Purpose: living there, seasonal stays or renting out.
- Ownership format and taxes in each country: check with a lawyer for your case.
- Running costs and rental management.
- How long you are prepared to wait for completion if it is off-plan.
Phuket listings
Bang Tao · Phuket new developments · branded residences
Comments from company experts
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