Why the World’s Rich Are Flocking to the UAE in 2025

According to Henley & Partners, the UAE is set to welcome more millionaires than any other country in 2025, attracting nearly 9,800 high-net-worth individuals. These aren’t just minor relocations; we’re seeing a shift in global wealth migration. One in every two HNWIs leaving the UK is now choosing the UAE—over traditional hubs like the U.S., Canada, or Switzerland.

What’s behind this migration? Simple: no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax. Wealth in the UAE grows undisturbed. This financial edge, coupled with a real estate market that’s soared 147% in key luxury neighborhoods over five years, makes cities like Dubai a magnet for ultra-wealthy investors.

The UAE also offers long-term 10-year Golden Visas for investors, entrepreneurs, and top professionals. These come with family privileges, no local sponsor needed, and access to a digitally advanced, secure, and globally connected nation. Case in point? Shravin Bharti Mittal, heir to Bharti Airtel, left the UK for Dubai—citing better opportunities and freedom.

With world-class schools, healthcare, fintech hubs like DIFC and ADGM, and air travel connecting you to London or Mumbai in 8 hours, the UAE is more than just a destination—it’s the future for global wealth preservation.