A growing number of Turkish citizens are investing in real estate abroad, with Dubai and Greece becoming popular choices. According to a report from Daily Sabah, Turkish nationals spent over $2.5 billion on foreign property purchases last year, which marks a 21 percent increase compared to the previous year. In January 2025 alone, this investment totaled $144 million.

Several factors are contributing to this trend, including rising property prices in Turkey that are limiting investment returns and the appeal of golden visa programs. Bayram Tekçe, chairman of the Real Estate Services Exporters Association, indicated that Turkish buyers typically spend around $500,000 for each property purchase.

The allure of attractive rental yields and the tax-free investment environment in Dubai is particularly appealing to both individual and corporate investors, as noted by Özden Çimen, CEO of Parcel Estates. The report also suggests that Turkey is expected to rank among the top five countries investing in Dubai’s real estate market in 2025, according to Cimen.