Dalaman was recently indicated a tourism area which means momentous amounts of cash is going to descend here in the future. The Ekonomist (Equavilent of Times Magazine in Turkey), Dalaman was declared as a 1st degree tourism region in the West Coast of Turkey. The new Dalaman Tourism Project of Dalaman consists of a Marina, Golf Courses (one of them is completed), brand new International Airport accessible from UK and Europe, New tunnel to Gocek Marina, which is now open and many other developments which were planned extensively in the Tourism Project.

Also, Boutique Villas, Thermal Hotels, Adventure Parks, Hobby Gardens, Organic agriculture centers, Education Centers, Recreation centers, Water Sports, and Health and Beauty Centers will be included in the project. The total estimated value of the project is 18 billion and 3 billion Dollars of the whole Project is allocated for infrastructural developments. The project is due to be completed in 5 years. The total bed capacity in Dalaman will be 75000. The first phase of the investment in the Tourism Project will be opened to investors in 2006. The aim of the project is to increase the quality of tourism in Turkey by making Dalaman a Healthy Living City in the Tourism sector. The main focus of the Dalaman Tourism Project is to attract the American, European and Gulf Countries investors’ to Dalaman.

The airport's new terminal is due to be completed this season, which means direct flights to Dalaman airport from many more European cities. After the expansion the airport will have a capacity of 10 million visitors. This will be the third largest international capacity in Turkey. Many tourists will have more opportunities to spend their holidays in and around Dalaman all year round.

When The Ministry of Culture declared Dalaman as a touristic resort at the beginning of 2006 and many travel agencies have begun to invest and build 5 star hotels along the wonderful coastline.

A newly completed tunnel between Gocek and Dalaman shortens the distance to Dalaman from other resorts so it is an obvious base for regional touring.

By the town announced a Tourism area, a golfers dream comes true! Launched in 2006 the construction of the Pine Bay Golf Hotel in connection with a luxury 18 hole golf course is being completed at the end of 2008 in Sarigerme that the town is only 15 kms away from Dalaman International airport.

The area has now been designated for tourism status and is awaiting a massive development plan for the area which is also to include a Marina in the area which will bring in large growth and investment, as well as large hotel complexes, bars, shops, restaurants and other tourist attractions.

So with all this going on in the next few years Dalaman is the best place to buy property. The prices here are still low compared to other tourist area in Turkey and with a 3 bedroom villa for around £85000 and a rental income of approx 8% per annum that investment could not be better placed – whether for a holiday home, relocation or just to watch your money grow.