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Wealthy Brits Flee Dubai for Tax-Friendly Milan

4/7/2026

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  • Wealthy British residents are relocating from Dubai to Milan amid UAE tensions.
  • Milan offers a flat-tax regime allowing foreign residents to pay €300,000 annually on overseas income.
  • Property prices in Milan have risen 38% over five years, making it Italy's costliest city.
  • The influx of international buyers reshapes Milan with new luxury developments and clubs.
  • Experts question whether Milan can surpass Dubai's status as a global luxury destination.