Due to instability in the Middle East, investors are massively shifting focus from the UAE to Georgia. Levan Bolkvadze, founder of Reinvest, notes that in March 2026, activity in the Dubai market collapsed by 48% compared to February. Predictability - which Tbilisi and Batumi offer - is now taking center stage.
The experience of Israeli buyers is particularly telling. After the 2025 escalation, their investments in Georgian real estate doubled. In 2026, the trend is strengthening: properties in Georgia are seen as a pragmatic asset for risk diversification, not just a vacation home.
What has changed in 2026? Escrow accounts are being introduced to protect capital, and the residency threshold was raised to $150,000 on March 1 - filtering out cheaper properties. Mortgage programs for non-residents are also being developed.
Results from 2025: Batumi's market broke $1 billion for the first time, with apartment sales rising by 17%. Prices are growing in line with inflation (6–8%), but rental yields in prime locations remain at 6–10%, which is higher than Europe's. In the pursuit of capital safety, Georgia is becoming the new investment hub of the Caucasus.
