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Featured18 Aug 20269 min read

The Dubai property market in 2026: what the numbers actually say

Half a year of Dubai Land Department data, read plainly: how much changed hands, where off-plan really sits, and what the figures mean for someone buying one home.Blog
Buying18 Aug 20268 min read

What buying a home in Dubai actually costs on top of the price

The transfer fee, the agency commission, the registration and valuation charges, the utility deposit and the service charge — every line that turns a listing price into a total.BlogAreas18 Aug 20267 min read

Where Dubai is actually buying in 2026

The communities that keep appearing at the top of transaction tables, what kind of buyer each one suits, and how to read a yield figure without being misled by it.BlogInvesting30 Aug 20265 min read

Dubai Completes 104 Real Estate Projects in H1 2026: An In-Depth Look at Unit Deliveries

Official H1 2026 figures show 104 real estate projects completed in Dubai, though divergent unit estimates and delivery delays continue to temper actual market supply.BlogRules27 Aug 20265 min read

Dubai Enforces Shared Housing Law with Fines Reaching up to AED 1 Million

Law No. (4) of 2026 regulating shared housing in Dubai has come into force, introducing a ban on unauthorized subleasing, minimum living space mandates, and fines of up to AED 1 million.BlogRules20 Aug 202611 min read

Eviction in Dubai: the twelve-month rule and every lawful ground, explained

A Dubai landlord can only evict on the grounds written in Law 26 of 2007 — nine during the tenancy, four at its end, the latter with twelve months' notice by notary public or registered mail. The full list, plus deposits, maintenance and what never counts.BlogRules20 Aug 202610 min read

Rent increases in Dubai: the 90-day rule, renewals, and what a landlord may lawfully charge

Dubai tenancy law protects a renewal twice: a cap on the increase and a 90-day written notice before it. Article by article — renewal, notice, payment terms, Ejari, and what to do when the demand exceeds the legal cap.BlogRules20 Aug 20269 min read

The Dubai Rental Index: how your rent increase is actually decided

Dubai caps rent increases by law. The DLD Rental Index calculator tells you the exact cap for your home — here is how the index works, the Decree 43 of 2013 bands, and how to read your result.BlogRules17 Aug 20267 min read

Freehold or leasehold: what foreigners can buy in Dubai

The difference between freehold and leasehold, where foreign buyers can own outright, and why the distinction shows up again at resale.BlogInvesting17 Aug 20268 min read

The UAE golden visa through property: what to know

The price threshold, how it differs from shorter residencies, the steps involved, and the questions people usually ask too late.Blog