Cap rates in real estate: what they are, what they tell you, and what they do not

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Cap Rates in Real Estate Explained | Dubai Investor Guide | Unwind Properties Dubai Real Estate | 16 March 2026 | 7 min read Cap rates in real estate: what they are, what they tell you, and what they do not The capitalisation rate is one of the most widely used metrics in commercial real estate, and one of the most misunderstood. Knowing how to calculate it is straightforward. Knowing how to interpret it intelligently is what separates informed investors from everyone else. Author Unwind Properties Category Investment Fundamentals Market Dubai, UAE When a commercial property changes hands in Dubai, one number tends to dominate the conversation more than any other: the yield. What percentage of the purchase price does the building earn in a year? Is that number competitive with similar...

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