Batumi

Georgia's primary Black Sea resort city near the Turkish border, featuring heavy international buyer activity and high-yield summer rental performance.

AED 333.77k Median starting price
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Batumi

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Area Overview

Description

Batumi is Georgia’s second-largest city and main Black Sea resort in the Adjara region, situated near the Turkish border. Full freehold ownership is available to international buyers, with agricultural land being the sole exception. New construction averages roughly USD 1,865 per sqm, with prime Old Batumi reaching around USD 3,028 per sqm. International buyers account for over 80% of market transactions. Beachfront short-term rentals generate robust summer yields ranging from 15% to 25%. Major institutional developments, including Eagle Hills’ announced Gonio Marina, continue to expand the city’s coastal infrastructure.

For investors, Batumi is primarily a tourism-driven market. Demand peaks in the summer months, especially July and August, when short-term rentals reach high occupancy and strong daily rates. Ongoing infrastructure projects — including airport expansion, new roads, branded hotels, and the planned $6 billion Emaar Gonio Marina development — are supporting long-term growth and international interest.
In 2025, 17,478 apartments were sold in Batumi, up 15% year on year, with total market volume exceeding $1.3 billion for the first time. New-build prices averaged $1,865 per sqm, an increase of 9.4% over the year. International buyers accounted for over 80% of all transactions in 2024, with the majority coming from the Middle East, Israel, and the EU.

Price Analysis

Batumi: property prices and market data

The average new-build price in Batumi reached $1,865 per sqm at the end of 2025, up 9.4%. Prices vary widely by distance from the sea and by sub-market.

$1,865 City average new-build price per sqm, end of 2025 (+9.4%)
$1,320 Inland average price per sqm (+5.4%)
$1,005 Peripheral average price per sqm (+19.4%)
7.28% Average gross rental yield, Q1 2025
17,478 Transactions in 2025 (+15%)
$1.3B Market volume in 2025 (+23.8%)

Average new-build price per sqm by sub-market

Old Town $2,231 +12.1% YoY
Heroes Alley $2,095
Makhinjauri $1,851
New Boulevard $1,761 +11.7% YoY
Kobuleti $1,721
Gonio-Kvariati $1,715 +5.7% YoY

USD per sqm, 2025.

Price ranges by sub-market

Zone Price per sqm (USD)
Heroes Alley 1,830-3,325
Gonio-Kvariati 1,150-5,800
New Boulevard 1,230-2,900
Makhinjauri 1,100-2,700

Rental yield by zone

Yields depend strongly on the rental model. Seafront short-term lets peak in summer, while annualised returns are lower because of seasonality.

Zone Gross yield
Beachfront, short-term peak 15-25%
Beachfront, annualised 4-8%
Downtown / mid-zone 8-12%
Inland 6-9%

Infrastructure

  • Overview & Strategic Location

    Georgia’s premier Black Sea resort city, combining seaside lifestyle appeal with high connectivity via an international airport, high-speed rail, and modern highway corridors.

    Key Distances & Accessibility

    • Batumi Boulevard: 2 min walk

    • E70 European Highway: 3 min drive (coastal highway connecting directly to Turkey)

    • Piazza Batumi & Alphabetic Tower: 8 min drive

    • Batumi International Airport: 8 min drive

    • Batumi Central Railway Station: 10 min drive (high-speed rail link to Tbilisi)

    • Turkish Border (Sarpi): 20 min drive

    Airport Growth & Infrastructure Upgrades

    Batumi International Airport handled nearly 945,000 passengers in 2024—a 50%+ year-on-year increase. A comprehensive expansion is underway, including terminal enlargement, runway refurbishment, and expanded apron capacity to park up to nine medium-sized aircraft simultaneously.

    Regional & International Transit

    • Istanbul → Batumi (~1.5 hrs): Multiple daily direct flights via Turkish Airlines and Pegasus.

    • Dubai → Batumi (~3.5 hrs): Direct seasonal flights and year-round connectivity via Istanbul, with expanding summer capacity.

    • Tbilisi → Batumi (~3–5 hrs): High-speed train or approx. 3 hours by car via the East–West Highway, whose imminent completion will further reduce travel times for tourists and investors.

    Local Mobility

    The city center is compact and pedestrian-friendly along the coastline, with comprehensive taxi and ride-hailing coverage for broader transit.

  • Batumi holds major state universities and private international schools, driving student and expat rental demand.

    • Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (8 min drive) — flagship higher education institution

    • Georgian-American School of Batumi (10 min drive) — international curriculum K-12 school

    • Batumi International School (8 min drive) — English-medium international school

  • Modernized medical infrastructure with accredited tertiary hospitals serving tourists and residents.

    • Batumi Referral Hospital (5 min drive) — major multi-specialty tertiary care hospital

    • High Technology Hospital Center (8 min drive) — advanced surgical and emergency facility

    • Health Centre Medina (10 min drive) — private multi-specialty medical center

  • Famous for its diverse architectural heritage, hosting historic Orthodox cathedrals, mosques, and synagogues.

    • Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God (8 min drive) — monumental Neo-Gothic Orthodox cathedral

    • Orta Jame Mosque (8 min drive) — historic 19th-century mosque in Old Batumi

    • Holy Trinity Church Sameba (15 min drive) — hilltop monastery with panoramic sea views

  • High real estate appeal driven by modern shopping malls along New Boulevard and traditional bazaars.

    • Metro City Forum Mall (5 min drive) — shopping mall on New Boulevard with international brands and hypermarket

    • Grand Mall Batumi (8 min drive) — multi-story shopping center featuring fashion outlets

    • Batumi Plaza (8 min drive) — downtown commercial center with shops and Olympic pool

    • Batumi International Airport: 8 min

    • Batumi Boulevard: 2 min walk

    • Piazza Batumi: 8 min

    • Alphabetic Tower: 8 min

    • Turkish Border (Sarpi): 20 min

  • Batumi is a subtropical coastal city with a mix of influences: a former Soviet resort, a modern casino hub, and a growing international destination.
    Its Black Sea waterfront and surrounding Adjara hills create a setting that stands out from most cities of its size.


    • Batumi Boulevard — 7km promenade along the Black Sea; parks, sculptures, cafés, and the main Ferris wheel; the social spine of the city


    • Argo Cable Car — connects the seafront to Anuria Hill; panoramic views over the city and coastline


    • Alphabet Tower — 130m structure inspired by the Georgian alphabet; distinctive city landmark on the seafront


    • Batumi Botanical Garden — 113-hectare garden on a cape north of the city; subtropical and temperate climate collections; sea views


    Nature, Sport & Daily Life


    • Black Sea beaches — pebbly beaches along the city front and sandier options further south toward Gonio and Kvariati


    • Watersports — jet ski, parasailing, and boat trips available along the coast during the summer season


    • Year-round mild climate — subtropical; warmer winters than Tbilisi; rainy but green; summer temperatures average 26–30°C

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  • Known as the Las Vegas of the Black Sea, offering booming tourist rental yields from casinos and beach resorts.

    • Alliance Centropolis & Hyatt Venues (5 min drive) — luxury hotel dining, exhibition center, and casinos

    • Alphabet Tower Revolving Restaurant (8 min drive) — 130-meter architectural tower with rotating restaurant

    • Piazza Batumi (8 min drive) — Italian-style square featuring outdoor cafes and live concerts

Developers in Batumi

Regional-Focus Mass-Housing Affordable
ARCHI
Tbilisi, Georgia

ARCHI appears to be associated with a large developer of the same name based in Georgia that has signalled entry into the Dubai market. We could not verify an established, standalone Dubai developer named ARCHI with a confirmed founding year and delivered UAE projects.

5+ Off-plan now
2006 Founded
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Luxury Waterfront
Eagle Hills
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Eagle Hills is an Abu Dhabi-based private developer founded in 2014 by Mohamed Alabbar, focused on large-scale mixed-use waterfront destinations across emerging markets - including Belgrade Waterfront in Serbia, Maryam Island in Sharjah and projects in Georgia, Jordan and beyond.

5+ Off-plan now
2014 Founded
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FAQ

  • Can foreigners buy freehold in Batumi?

    Yes—full freehold is open to foreign buyers in Batumi, with agricultural land as the sole legal exception.

  • Does purchasing property grant eligibility for a Georgian residence permit?

    Yes. Purchasing non-agricultural real estate with an officially appraised market value of at least $100,000 USD entitles the buyer and their immediate family members (spouse and dependent children) to apply for a one-year renewable Short-Term Residence Permit. Holding this permit continuously can lead to permanent residency over time.

  • Can I purchase real estate remotely without traveling to Georgia?

    Yes. A significant share of transactions in Batumi are executed remotely. You can grant a Power of Attorney (PoA) to our agency or a certified legal representative. The PoA must be notarized and apostilled (or legalized) in your country of residence, after which we can handle property selection, contract signing, and title registration on your behalf.

  • What rental yields (ROI) can investors expect in Batumi?

    Well-located seafront apartments and managed aparthotels in high-demand districts (New Boulevard, Old Boulevard) typically generate 8% to 13% net annual rental yields. Returns are driven by peak international tourism between June and September, combined with steady mid-season business travel and digital nomad demand.

  • Can I pay for property using cryptocurrency or international wire transfers?

    Yes. International SWIFT bank transfers in USD, EUR, or GEL are standard practice. In addition, many prominent developers in Batumi accept major cryptocurrencies (such as USDT, BTC, and ETH) via licensed payment processing partners, converting directly into local development escrow accounts.

  • Who manages the property and guest bookings if I live abroad?

    Most modern residential and hotel-style complexes feature on-site international or local property management operators. Management packages typically operate on a revenue-share model (usually 70/30 or 80/20 in favor of the owner) and cover marketing on Booking.com and Airbnb, key exchange, 24/7 reception, housekeeping, utility payments, and monthly financial reporting.

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