UAE ranks among top four for vacation homes

Anew international analysis by a leading consultancy places the UAE among the world’s most desirable destinations for vacation homes, ranking fourth globally with a Vacation Score of 65.4 out of 100.

- Issac John [e-mail]

The Property Finder study highlights the UAE’s exceptional accessibility, investor-friendly environment and strong lifestyle value — qualities that are increasingly defining the preferences of global second-home buyers.

Property Finder evaluated 32 countries across metrics such as affordability, transport infrastructure, rental yield, tax burdens and lifestyle appeal. While the top three positions are held by countries long associated with tourism heritage and natural charm, the UAE’s ascent into this elite group signals how modern connectivity, economic stability and high-quality urban planning can elevate a country to the same league as traditional favourites.

Spain tops the global ranking with a score of 79.3, driven by its Mediterranean climate, vast coastline, celebrated cuisine and 50 Unesco World Heritage sites.