Buying property in Batumi from the UAE: a second address alongside Dubai

A complement to a UAE property, not a copy of it

Many buyers already own, or are considering, a unit in Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah, and are now looking at Batumi, on Georgia's Black Sea coast, as a second, separate address rather than a substitute. Our guide on Ras Al Khaimah versus Dubai property investment sets out how two Emirates destinations differ from each other; Batumi differs from both in a more fundamental way, since it sits under Georgian law, a different land registry, and a different tax code entirely. The Batumi destination page and the destinations overview list the full collection of 18 projects across six zones, with entry prices published in US dollars or Georgian lari (GEL), never converted here.

Entry prices and suitable projects

Project	Entry price	Payment plan
Artex Parkline	From USD 59,856	On request
Gate by Artex	From GEL 94,000	20% down, interest-free instalments to December 2029
Radisson Blu Residences Gonio	From USD 149,500	20% / 40% / 40%, delivery May 2027
Wyndham Residences	From USD 151,200	10% + 50% + balance, delivery December 2026
Pontus Rotana Resort & Spa	On request	Instalments over 15 months, delivery 2027

Radisson Blu and Wyndham are fully furnished branded residences developed by NEXT Group; Pontus Rotana operates under the Rotana hotel brand, with pooled rental income across the property's rooms, as described by the developer. Current availability and unit-specific terms are confirmed by your adviser.

No UAE mechanism applies in Georgia

A buyer who already knows Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah should treat Georgia as a fresh set of rules, not a variant of what applies at home. The Dubai Land Department, Oqood registration, its escrow account and RERA do not carry over to Georgia. A foreigner can buy an apartment in Georgia; agricultural land is reserved under the Georgian Constitution (Article 19). Ownership is registered with the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR), under the Ministry of Justice, through its Public Service Halls, with published fees of GEL 150 (four working days), GEL 270 (one working day) or GEL 350 (same day); who pays is settled in the contract. Title, land and contract verification with a local lawyer is always recommended before you sign.

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Tax: Georgia differs from the Emirates

This is where the comparison matters most for a UAE-based buyer. The Emirates apply no income tax on rental income and no capital gains tax for individuals, though your own tax residence elsewhere can still apply, confirmed with a local adviser. Georgia's Tax Code works differently: rental income from residential letting, without deducting expenses, is taxed at 5% (Article 81.2), against a standard personal rate of 20% (Article 81.1); a capital gain on an apartment sale is exempt after more than two years of ownership (Article 82), and taxed at 5% otherwise (Article 81.3). Local property tax depends on household income, without a published rate here. All of this is confirmed with a tax adviser before you buy, since a UAE-based buyer has no reason to assume Georgia follows the same approach.

Residence permit: a different regime entirely

Georgia's law on the legal status of foreigners, Article 15.j, allows a short-term residence permit for a foreigner, their spouse and children, where they hold an ownership right over a non-agricultural property with a market value exceeding USD 150,000 equivalent in GEL, as set by an accredited certified expert. The permit is issued for one year and is renewable; it is not a nationality and not an automatic right, and it should not be compared with the UAE Golden Visa as if the two were versions of the same scheme. Wyndham's published entry price (USD 151,200) sits above the threshold; Radisson Blu Gonio's (USD 149,500) sits just under it, though the figure that counts is the expert's valuation.

Moving forward with Orven

Tell your adviser whether Batumi is a pied-à-terre, a furnished branded unit, or a longer-term holding, alongside your existing UAE property.
Your adviser points you to projects across Gonio, the New Boulevard or the airport district based on your budget.
You review the contract and the published payment plan for the unit you select.
Your adviser follows up registration with NAPR, working alongside a local lawyer, on your behalf.

Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or sales@orvenproperties.com with your budget and objective.

FAQ

Can a UAE resident buy an apartment in Batumi? Yes, nationality or residence in the UAE does not restrict foreign ownership of an apartment in Georgia; agricultural land is reserved under the Georgian Constitution, and registration goes through NAPR.

Does the Dubai Land Department or Oqood apply in Georgia? No. None of Dubai's registration mechanisms apply in Georgia; the equivalent steps are confirmed with NAPR and a local lawyer.

Is rental income taxed the same way as in the Emirates? No. The Emirates apply no income tax on rental income for individuals, while Georgia taxes residential rental income at 5% without deducting expenses. Confirm current rules with a tax adviser.

Does a Batumi property count toward the UAE Golden Visa? No. The Golden Visa is tied to a UAE real estate investment; Georgia's residence permit under Article 15.j is a separate regime with its own threshold and conditions.

How do I start? Message us on WhatsApp with your budget and objective, alongside any existing UAE property; an adviser proposes suitable Batumi units and follows each step with you.