Invest in the Dominican Republic: Opportunity in Cap Cana and Makai Residences
Why invest in the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations for real estate investment in the Caribbean and Latin America. Its main advantages are:
Sustained economic growth: the country has led the region’s growth in the last decade.
Expanding tourism: in 2024, it exceeded 10 million tourists, with upward projections for 2025.
Legal stability: clear legislation for foreign investment in real estate.
Tax benefits (CONFOTUR Law): tax exemptions on transfers and IPI (Real Estate Property Tax) for 15 years in approved tourism projects.
High profitability: destinations like Punta Cana and Cap Cana offer occupancy rates over 75% in tourist accommodations.
Cap Cana: the premium enclave of the DR
Cap Cana is a planned private development within Punta Cana, with over 30,000 hectares and a focus on exclusivity, luxury, and sustainability. Among its main attractions:
Juanillo Beach: considered among the best in the Caribbean.
Punta Espada Golf Course: designed by Jack Nicklaus.
International category marina.
Luxury hotels and high-level residences.
Proximity to Punta Cana International Airport: 20 minutes.
Makai Residences: luxury managed by Wyndham
Makai Residences, developed by Duna Development, is located just 500 meters from Juanillo Beach and will be operated under the hotel brand Dolce by Wyndham.
Professional hotel management with a rental pool option to maximize revenue.
CONFOTUR tax exemptions.
Projected deliveries: between 2027 and 2028.
📊 Financial Analysis of Makai Residences (October 2025)
With the latest price list, the project offers an attractive range for different investment profiles.
Overall Summary
Indicator
Value
Minimum price
USD 300,000
Maximum price
USD 686,400
Average price
~USD 444,000
Minimum area
78 m²
Maximum area
210 m²
Average price/m²
USD 3,672/m²
Pool area at Makai Residences, an exclusive project in Cap Cana with resort-style amenities
Typology
Average price (USD)
Average area (m²)
Average price/m²
T6C
300,000
106
2,841
T6A-ST
315,000
165
1,948 ✅ Best value
T6A
303,073
78
3,874
T7
401,900
105
3,812
T1
446,044
115
3,906
T1A
439,881
113
3,907
T5
448,683
116
3,896
T6
462,000
118
3,915
T3
471,706
130
3,650
T9
475,735
138
3,474
T5B
491,723
122
4,092 🚨 Most expensive
T5A
648,996
183
3,542
Living room and kitchen of an apartment in Makai Residences, with luxury finishes and panoramic Caribbean viewsIndoor pool and spa area in Makai Residences, a relaxation space designed for the comfort of residents and investors
📊 Projected profitability in Makai Residences
Thanks to the Rental Pool system managed by Dolce by Wyndham, investors earn income from tourist rentals with professional hotel management.
Estimated gross ROI: 10.2 – 10.4 %
Net ROI (after taxes): between 7.2 % and 9.7 % depending on tax residency and investor’s legal structure
Competitive price/m²: ~3,672 USD/m² in Cap Cana, a premium area
CONFOTUR tax exemptions: saving IPI and transfer taxes for 15 years
📊 Financial Analysis – Makai Residences Charts
Exchange rate gain depending on USD/EUR exchange rateImpact of USD/EUR exchange rate on ROI of Makai ResidencesComparative ROI at 65% occupancy – Family Room 432 Golf ViewComparative ROI at 65% occupancy – Lock-Off 203 Lake View
📈 Financial Summary of Makai Residences
Investment in Makai Residences combines the security of Cap Cana’s tourism market with Dolce by Wyndham’s hotel management and the tax benefits of the CONFOTUR Law.
Estimated gross ROI: between 10.2 % and 10.4 %, depending on typology and views.
Net ROI after taxes: between 7.2 % and 9.7 %, depending on the investor’s tax profile (individual or company, and country of residence).
Exchange rate gain: up to +15% additional in case of dollar appreciation against the euro.
Occupancy reference: calculations based on 65% annual occupancy, in line with the Punta Cana–Cap Cana average.
The rental pool system allows diversifying risk among all operating units, ensuring more stable and attractive income compared to traditional tourist rentals.
In conclusion, Makai Residences represents a solid opportunity for those seeking international diversification, recurring profitability, and capital revaluation in dollars in a premium Caribbean environment.
📊 Price and Area Table – Makai Residences (October 2025)
Indicator
Value
Minimum price
USD 300,000
Maximum price
USD 686,400
Average price
~USD 444,000
Minimum area
78 m²
Maximum area
210 m²
Average price/m²
USD 3,672/m²
Source: Official price list of Makai Residences – October 2025.
📊 Profitability comparison in Makai Residences
Typology
View
Gross ROI
Net ROI (DR – CONFOTUR)
Net ROI (Spain)
Assumed occupancy
Family Room 432
Golf View
10.4 %
9.7 % (individual Belgium)
7.4 % (individual Spain)
65 %
Lock-Off 203
Lake View
10.2 %
9.6 % (individual Belgium)
7.2 % (individual Spain)
65 %
*Calculations include hotel management under rental pool and CONFOTUR tax benefits in the Dominican Republic.
*The average occupancy used is 65%, in line with Punta Cana–Cap Cana destination statistics.
🎯 Conclusion for the investor
Investing in Makai Residences in Cap Cana represents a
solid and diversified opportunity within the Caribbean real estate market.
The combination of:
Projected gross profitability of 10–10.4 %, with rental pool system managed by Dolce by Wyndham,
Tax exemptions under the CONFOTUR Law for 15 years,
Exchange rate gain for European investors operating in euros,
And the strategic location in the premium enclave of Cap Cana,
guarantees a high-level real estate asset, with recurring income and a medium to long-term revaluation.
In summary, Makai Residences is not just an investment in real estate, but in
patrimonial security, international diversification, and access to an exclusive lifestyle in the Caribbean.
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