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Market news
Abu Dhabi tightens rent increase rules: what it means
Abu Dhabi is tightening rent-increase rules to stabilise its rental market. An analysis of the impact for investors and landlords.
Taxation & returns
Taxation of a Dubai property for a French tax resident
Rent, capital gains, wealth tax, tax treaty: what to check when you hold a Dubai property while living in France.
Legal framework
Escrow accounts in Dubai: how your payments are protected
How the escrow accounts required of developers work, and what they do and don't guarantee for an off-plan buyer.
Buying process
Buying in Dubai from France: how to do it remotely
Electronic signature, power of attorney, wire transfers, virtual viewings: how to buy a Dubai property without travelling.
Where to invest
Dubai South and Expo City: investing in a developing area
Around Al Maktoum airport and the former Expo site, a vast master-planned zone: potential, timeline and risks for investors.
Taxation & returns
VAT and corporate tax in the UAE: what it means for a real estate investor
A 5% VAT, residential and commercial property, corporate tax: the general rules that concern a Dubai property owner.
Property management
Choosing a property manager in Dubai
Services covered, fee structures, questions to ask: how to select the company managing your rental property remotely.
Buying process
Reselling an off-plan property before handover in Dubai: conditions and cautions
Contract assignment, payments required, developer approval and fees: how a resale before handover works in Dubai.
Where to invest
Investing in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT): the district profile
Towers around artificial lakes, offices and residences, moderate entry prices: what to know about JLT before buying.
Where to invest
Affordable Dubai districts: Al Furjan, Arjan, Sports City and alternatives
Investing with a more modest budget: how to read residential districts further from the centre, between yield and trade-offs.
Investment guides
Post-handover payment plans in Dubai: benefits and limits
Paying part of the price after handover: how post-handover plans work, who they suit, and what to check first.
Property management
Ejari: registering a tenancy contract in Dubai
Why lease registration is mandatory in Dubai, how the Ejari process works, and the rules that govern rent increases.
Market news
Dubai property market: an exceptional first half of 2026
Transaction volumes, off-plan dominance, a ready-to-move rebound: the key takeaways from Dubai's first half of 2026.
Where to invest
Sharjah: Emirati women investors drive AED 2.7 billion into real estate
3,737 Emirati women invested AED 2.7 billion in Sharjah real estate between January and August 2026, confirming the emirate's quiet rise.
Visa & residency
Golden visa vs investor visa: what's new for foreign buyers in Dubai
Easier investor visa requirements, streamlined procedures: an update on recent changes to residency visas linked to property purchases.
Market & trends
Seasonal rentals in Dubai: what to expect for summer 2026
Higher vacancy in summer, slower economic activity: how landlords can plan for the seasonality of Dubai's rental market.
Where to invest
Abu Dhabi: Yas Island and Al Reem Island drive real estate growth
Record transaction volumes, double-digit price growth: Yas Island and Al Reem Island power most of Abu Dhabi's market momentum.
Practical life
After buying in Dubai: bank account, Emirates ID and next steps
The practical steps once you're an owner: opening a bank account, utilities, insurance, and managing the property remotely.
Practical life
Planning a property-hunting trip to Dubai: a practical guide
Best timing, budget, districts to visit, appointments to plan: how to make a property-hunting trip to Dubai worthwhile.
Practical life
Getting around Dubai: metro, tram and choosing a district
How public transport shapes daily life, rental demand and property values across Dubai's different districts.
Investment advice
Financing a purchase in Dubai: mortgages for non-residents
Down payment, loan-to-value, documents, costs and rates: how bank financing works for a buyer who doesn't live in the UAE.
Property management
Long-term vs short-term rental in Dubai: a comparison
A stable annual rent or holiday-rental-style income: comparing yield, management effort and regulation in Dubai.
Property types
Investing in commercial real estate in Dubai: offices and retail
Yields, lease terms, districts and points of caution for an investor considering an office or a retail unit in Dubai.
Property types
Villa, townhouse or apartment in Dubai: what's the difference?
Three types of housing, three strategies: comparing cost, service charges, rental potential and resale value in Dubai.
Property types
Studio, one- or two-bedroom: which property fits which goal?
Yield, liquidity, tenant profile: how to choose a property's size based on your investment strategy in Dubai.
Market & trends
Ultra-luxury: new sales records at Palm Jumeirah and near Burj Khalifa
An AED 260 million villa on Palm Jumeirah, AED 1.2 billion in transactions in a single day: Dubai's ultra-luxury segment stays strong.
Legal framework
Dubai's new shared-housing law: what landlords need to know
Mandatory permit, subletting banned, fines up to AED 1 million: Dubai's new shared-housing regulation has come into force.
Where to invest
Metro and Etihad Rail expansion: Dubai districts to watch
Blue Line, Gold Line, Etihad Rail: major rail projects underway could reshape Dubai's map of attractive districts by decade's end.
Where to invest
Dubai Creek Harbour and emerging districts: investing early, on what terms?
Large-scale master plans, long build-out timelines, upside and risks: how to approach an emerging district in Dubai.
Where to invest
Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai Hills: two districts for families and yield
An affordable, fast-developing district and a benchmark residential community: comparing JVC and Dubai Hills Estate.
Where to invest
Palm Jumeirah: what to know before buying on the iconic island
Villas, beachfront apartments, scarcity value and price levels: what an investor should know about Palm Jumeirah.
Legal framework
Passing on a property in Dubai: inheritance and wills
Why it pays to plan ahead for passing on a Dubai property, and what legal tools exist to formalise your wishes.
Investment advice
How to evaluate a developer in Dubai: the criteria that matter
Delivery track record, financial strength, build quality, transparency: a checklist for comparing developers before buying off-plan.
Legal framework
RERA, DLD, Oqood, Ejari: who does what in Dubai real estate
A practical glossary of the key institutions and registers behind every real estate transaction in Dubai.
Taxation & returns
Service charges in Dubai: what they cover and how to assess them
Maintenance, security, amenities: understanding Dubai's service charges before buying, and why they weigh on yield.
Investment guides
Investing in Dubai real estate: a beginner's guide
Zones open to foreigners, taxation, costs, off-plan or resale: the fundamentals to know before buying your first property in Dubai.
Buying process
Property purchase costs in Dubai: what to budget for
4% registration fee, agency commission, mortgage costs, service charges: the costs to plan for on top of the purchase price.
Investment guides
Off-plan or secondary market in Dubai: how to choose?
Payment plan versus an already-delivered property: comparing the two approaches according to budget, horizon and investor goal.
Investment advice
Ten mistakes to avoid when investing in Dubai real estate
Gross yield, forgotten costs, an unchecked developer, the wrong district: the most frequent pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Where to invest
Investing in Dubai Marina and JBR: the district profile
Waterfront living, short and long-term rentals, transport: what to know before buying in Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Taxation & returns
Rental yield in Dubai: gross, net and how to calculate it
How to calculate a realistic yield: rent, charges, vacancy, acquisition costs, with a worked example.
Visa & residency
Residency in Dubai for a property investor: visa options
10-year Golden Visa, 2-year investor visa: thresholds, general conditions and points of caution at the time of writing.
Legal framework
Freehold, leasehold, usufruct: property rights in Dubai
Full ownership, long lease, right of use: what each status gives the buyer and how to tell them apart.
Buying process
Buying off-plan in Dubai: the steps from booking to handover
Booking, sales contract, Oqood registration, payments, inspection and handover: the full journey of an off-plan purchase.
Where to invest
Downtown Dubai and Business Bay: two faces of the urban market
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall on one side, canal and residential towers on the other: comparing two central Dubai districts.