Meet Rob Smith

Founder & Principal Advisor, Ashton Invest & Best Dubai. Homes

With over 30 years of worldwide property sales experience, Rob has helped hundreds of clients build high-performing real estate portfolios, secure dream residences, and acquire exclusive holiday homes across four continents.

What We Do

  • Long-term residential property acquisition
  • Portfolio growth strategy & management
  • New-build house & apartment sourcing
  • End-to-end purchase & ownership support
  • Rental yield optimisation & capital growth planning

New Housing Developments

Exclusive Villa Communities — Dubai, UAE

From AED POA — brand-new gated villa communities with world-class amenities, lush landscaping, and strong long-term capital appreciation.

Single-Story Villa — Al Furjan

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,800 sq ft
  • Private garden & covered parking
  • Projected gross rental yield: 6.2% p.a.
  • Handover: Q4 2026

Inside the Single-Story Villa

Al Furjan | Living & Dining

Soaring ceilings, Italian marble finishes, and fully integrated smart-home technology — designed for modern Dubai living.

Private Garden & Pool

Al Furjan Single-Story Villa

Every villa features a private pool terrace — the perfect climate for outdoor entertainment nine months of the year.

Double-Story Villa — Damac Hills

Purchase Price: POA

  • 5 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | 5,100 sq ft
  • Double garage + golf course views
  • Projected gross rental yield: 5.8% p.a..

Master Suite

Damac Hills Double-Story Villa

Generous proportions, spa-grade en suites, and bespoke joinery — a residence that sets the benchmark for luxury villa interiors in Dubai.

Community Amenities

Damac Hills — Gated Villa Community

  • Olympic-size community pool & waterpark
  • Residents' gym, spa & wellness centre
  • Dedicated concierge & 24/7 security
  • Golf course, tennis & padel courts

Entertainer's Garden

Damac Hills Double-Story Villa

Outdoor living redefined — private pools, al fresco kitchens, and fire-pit terraces create a resort lifestyle within your own home.

Gourmet Kitchen

Damac Hills Double-Story Villa

European-designed cabinetry, Miele appliances, and quartz waterfall islands — kitchens built for both daily living and grand entertaining.

New Development: Emaar South Villas

Prices from AED 3,495,000

  • 4–6 bedroom configurations available
  • Minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport
  • Strong off-plan capital uplift potential
  • Flexible 60/40 payment plans available

Luxury Apartment Buildings

Brand-New Towers Across Dubai

From AED POA — modern one-to-four-bedroom apartments in iconic towers, positioned for exceptional rental yields and capital growth.

1-Bedroom Apartment — Dubai Marina

  • 750 sq ft | Full marina view
  • High-spec finishes | Smart home ready
  • Gross rental yield: 7.1% p.a.
  • Service charge: AED 14/sq ft p.a.

The View From Your Investment

Dubai Marina | Upper-Floor Apartments

Full marina and sea views commanding a rental premium — consistently ranked among Dubai's top-performing residential postcodes.

Apartment Living Spaces

Dubai Marina — Interior Finishes

Italian porcelain tiles, integrated Bosch appliances, and floor-to-ceiling glazing are standard across all Ashton Invest-curated apartment selections.

Underground Supercar Parking

Dedicated Resident Parking — All Developments

Spacious, secure underground bays accommodate full-size SUVs and sports cars — an essential amenity for Dubai's lifestyle-driven residents and tenants.

Communal Rooftop Pool & Deck

Resident Amenities — Apartment Towers

  • Infinity pool with panoramic skyline views
  • Pool bar & resident concierge service
  • Private cabanas & outdoor lounge areas
  • Children's splash zone & shallow pool

Residents' Fitness & Wellness

World-Class Amenities Included

Fully equipped gyms, yoga studios, steam rooms, and treatment suites — the amenities tenants demand and pay premium rents to access.

2-Bedroom Apartment — Downtown Dubai

  • 1,200 sq ft | Burj Khalifa view
  • Premium finishes | 2 car bays included
  • Gross rental yield: 6.8% p.a.
  • Handover: Q1 2026

Spa-Grade Bathrooms

Downtown Dubai | 2-Bedroom Apartment

Carrara marble, heated floors, Grohe fixtures, and freestanding tubs — bathroom finishes that elevate tenant satisfaction and long-term rental demand.

Business Bay — Canal-Front Apartments

Prices from AED POA

One of Dubai's fastest-growing residential precincts — canal-front addresses with strong corporate rental demand and consistent 6–7% gross yields.

Bedroom with a City View

Business Bay Canal-Front Tower

Every room is designed to frame Dubai's dramatic skyline — a feature tenants and buyers consistently pay a premium for in this precinct.

3-Bedroom Apartment — JBR Beachfront

  • 1,850 sq ft | Full sea view
  • Private beach access | 2 parking bays
  • Gross rental yield: 6.3% p.a.
  • Short-term rental permitted — holiday yield uplift

Beachfront Living

JBR | Private Beach & Pool Access

Direct beach access and resort-style pool complexes make JBR apartments among Dubai's most sought-after short- and long-term rental assets.

Beachfront Interiors

JBR 3-Bedroom Apartment — Living Area

Airy open-plan layouts open onto generous balconies — seamlessly connecting indoor living to the Arabian Gulf just beyond.

How to Buy Property in Dubai

A Simple, Transparent Process

  • Choose your Property with Ashton Invest
  • Sign the Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA)
  • Pay Dubai Land Department transfer fee (4% of purchase price)
  • Receive Title Deed — you own it outright

Purchase Costs — What to Budget

Total Acquisition Cost Breakdown

  • Dubai Land Department fee: 4% of purchase price
  • Agent fee: 2% (included in Ashton Invest arrangements)
  • Mortgage registration fee: 0.25% (if financed)
  • Trustee & admin fees: approx. AED 4,000–6,000
  • No stamp duty. No capital gains tax. No inheritance tax.

Annual Ownership Costs

Apartments — Ongoing Expenses

  • Service charge: AED 12–18 per sq ft p.a.
  • DEWA (utilities — tenant-paid in most leases)
  • Property management fee: 5–8% of annual rent
  • Home/building insurance: AED 1,500–3,500 p.a.
  • Zero property tax — no annual council rates

Rental Yields — What Investors Earn

Dubai Average Gross Yields by Area

  • Dubai Marina: 6.5–7.5% gross p.a.
  • Business Bay: 6.0–7.2% gross p.a.
  • JBR Beachfront: 5.8–7.0% gross p.a.
  • Damac Hills Villas: 5.5–6.5% gross p.a.
  • Emaar South: 6.0–7.0% gross p.a.

Capital Growth

Dubai Residential Property — 5-Year Performance

Dubai residential values rose 46% between 2020 and 2024 — outperforming most global property markets — with population growth and infrastructure investment sustaining long-term demand.

4-Bedroom Penthouse — Palm Jumeirah

Purchase Price: AED POA

  • 4,200 sq ft | 360-degree sea & skyline views
  • Private rooftop terrace | 3 parking bays
  • Gross rental yield: 5.2% pa
  • Short-term/holiday rental — significant upside

Palm Jumeirah

The World's Most Famous Address

A global icon — Palm Jumeirah properties consistently command the highest capital values and rental premiums in the UAE, with exceptional long-term scarcity value.

Palm Jumeirah

Penthouse Rooftop Terrace

Palm Jumeirah | Private Plunge Pool & Sky Lounge

Private rooftop terraces with plunge pools are exclusive to Palm Jumeirah's premium penthouse tier — delivering an unmatched holiday rental proposition.

Hotel-Grade Lobbies & Concierge

Resident Services Across All Ashton Invest Properties

Five-star lobby environments, 24/7 concierge, valet parking, and parcel receipt services — the amenities that sustain premium rental demand year after year.

Emerging Precinct Pick — Meydan

Prices from POA

  • New 2–3 bedroom apartments in a master-planned district
  • Meydan Racecourse & Dubai Canal connectivity
  • Projected capital growth: 8–12% p.a. over 5 years
  • Off-plan payment plans: 10% deposit, 1% monthly

Communal Gardens & Outdoor Spaces

Landscaped Podium Amenities

Resort-style communal gardens, water features, and shaded walkways are standard across Ashton Invest-selected apartment communities — enhancing tenant retention and rental value.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Designed for Long-Term Tenant Retention

Indoor play zones, dedicated family pools, and resident crèche facilities attract and retain high-quality long-term tenants — reducing vacancy and sustaining your rental income.

Resident Co-Working & Business Lounges

New-Era Amenities Driving Rental Premiums

In a post-pandemic Dubai, remote-work residents pay above-market rents for buildings offering dedicated business lounges, private meeting rooms, and high-speed connectivity.

Entertaining at Home

Damac Hills | Double-Story Villa — Formal Dining

Generous formal dining rooms, seamlessly connected to outdoor entertaining spaces, make Dubai's premium villas an unmatched lifestyle product for high-net-worth tenants and buyers.

Single-Story Villa — Tilal Al Ghaf

Purchase Price: AED POA

  • 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,400 sq ft
  • Lagoon community access included
  • Gross rental yield: 5.9% p.a.
  • Handover: Q3 2026

Tilal Al Ghaf — Crystal Lagoon Community

A Lifestyle Unlike Any Other in Dubai

Twelve hectares of man-made crystal lagoon, private sandy beaches, water sports, and walk-to-school connectivity — the lifestyle that commands long-term tenant loyalty.

Home Office Spaces

Built-In Studies Across All Villa Configurations

Dedicated home offices are now a non-negotiable for Dubai's professional tenant and buyer markets — every Ashton Invest villa includes a configured study or home office room.

Private Balconies

Outdoor Space on Every Apartment

Every Ashton Invest apartment selection includes a private balcony — a premium that reduces vacancy rates and justifies rental price positioning above building averages.

Portfolio Building with Ashton Invest

A Long-Term Strategy, Not a One-Off Purchase

We work with you across a multi-year horizon — identifying acquisition opportunities, managing rental performance, and timing portfolio additions to maximise capital growth at every stage.

Why Dubai? Why Now?

The World's Most Investor-Friendly Property Market

  • Zero personal income tax & zero capital gains tax
  • 100% foreign freehold ownership in designated zones
  • Population forecast to grow from 3.6M to 5.8M by 2040
  • Golden Visa available for property purchases from AED 2M
  • World-class infrastructure, healthcare & education

Start Your Portfolio Today

Talk to Rob Smith

at the Ashton Invest Team Contact us at sales@ashtoninvest.com

Whether you're acquiring your first investment property or expanding an established portfolio, Ashton Invest provides the strategy, relationships, and on-the-ground expertise to make every acquisition count.

Ashton Invest

Dubai Property Investment | Est. by Rob Smith

30+ years of global property expertise — building your wealth through Dubai's most exciting real estate market.


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