Dubai remains a popular destination for international real estate buyers thanks to the Expo 2020, reports Property Report (28 March 2018). Besides the Expo 2020 being a key factor driving the market forward, China's Belt & Road Initiative is also another vital factor spurring foreign investor interest in Dubai, particularly from China, which is already the second biggest trading partner in the UAE. According to Chinese real estate website Juwai.com, Chinese buyer enquiries for Dubai saw a 80 percent increase between 2015 and 2016 alone.