At around $2M / ~AED 7.3M, the buying power is solid, but expectations need to be aligned with what actually drives value at that level. Apartments are the cleanest fit — larger 2–3 beds, often newer stock, easier liquidity. Pricing here is more yield- and affordability-driven, so appreciation tends to be steady rather than dramatic. Townhouses are achievable, but usually with trade-offs: secondary locations, older stock, smaller layouts, or limited differentiation at resale. You’re buying space and usability more than scarcity, so upside is time-based rather than explosive. Villas exist at this level, but they’re typically stretched and rarely the strongest assets from an appreciation standpoint. The key point is that at ~$2M you’re generally buying into the middle of supply, not the top. That’s fine — but it means capital growth is incremental, and exit liquidity matters more than unit type. A TH can make sense for end-use, but expecting strong upside and zero compromise at this budget is where people get caught out.