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Quick updates, market commentary and notes from the team — the casual counterpart to our reviewed Articles.

Tips & Guides
Dubai Property Owner Guide: Sell, Rent, Value or Manage (2026)
Own property in Dubai? Here's how to value it, decide whether to sell or rent, and what each route involves, from Form A to Ejari to property management.
17 October 2026

Tips & Guides
Dubai Property Buyer Guide: The Complete Purchase Process (2026)
A step-by-step guide to buying property in Dubai, from budget and mortgage pre-approval to Form F, due diligence, DLD transfer and getting your keys.
17 October 2026

Tips & Guides
Dubai Off-Plan Property Buyer Guide: How It Works (2026)
Everything you need to know before buying off-plan in Dubai: checking the developer, SPA, Oqood, escrow, payment plans, resale before completion and handover.
17 October 2026

Tips & Guides
Dubai Property Investment Guide: Yields, Areas and Strategy (2026)
Why investors choose Dubai, how to calculate rental yield and ROI, and how to pick the right area, property type and rental strategy for your goals.
17 October 2026

Tips & Guides
Buying Property in Dubai as a Foreigner: Complete Guide (2026)
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai? Yes. Here's where you can buy, how to buy remotely, the fees involved, Golden Visa rules and how to protect your property for your heirs.
17 October 2026

Tips & Guides
Dubai Tenant Guide: How to Rent Property in Dubai (2026)
Renting in Dubai? Learn the full process, from budgeting and Ejari to deposits, rent increases, maintenance, renewals, ending a lease and resolving disputes.
17 October 2026

Tips & Guides
Dubai Mortgage Guide: How Home Loans Work in Dubai (2026)
How much can you borrow, what deposit you need, fixed vs variable rates, pre-approval, bank valuation and refinancing: a clear guide to Dubai mortgages.
17 October 2026

Tips & Guides
Dubai's Flexi Rent Scheme Explained (2026)
Flexi Rent lets participating Dubai landlords offer monthly, quarterly or semi-annual rent instead of one big cheque. Here's how it works, who's eligible, and which companies are already on board.
26 September 2026

Tips & Guides
Why Buy Through a Broker Instead of Directly From the Developer in Dubai? (2026)
Beyond the brochure: unreleased inventory, real product knowledge, an investment strategy built around you, and support that carries on long after handover. Here's what a RERA-registered broker adds that a developer's own sales desk structurally can't.
22 September 2026

Tips & Guides
Best New Communities in Dubai for Families (2025 and 2026 Launches)
Three new master communities launched in 2025 with families in mind — forest living, lagoon parks and a polo club. Prices, schools and handover dates compared.
22 September 2026

Tips & Guides
How Much Does It Cost to Buy Property in Dubai? (2026)
Buying a AED 1.5M Dubai apartment adds about AED 96,000 in fees (6.4%). See every fee, a price-band table and answers to common questions.
22 September 2026

Tips & Guides
Is Off-Plan Property in Dubai Safe? (2026 Guide)
Is off-plan safe in Dubai? See how escrow, Oqood and delay rules protect your money, what 20:80 means and a 7-point checklist.
22 September 2026

Tips & Guides
Rent or Buy in Dubai in 2026? What the Numbers Say
Dubai apartments yield 6.66% gross in 2026, but buying costs about 6.4% up front. See the break-even maths and a rent-or-buy guide.
22 September 2026

Behind the Scenes
Dubai Holding is expected to launch townhouses and villas on Island E in September 2026
With approximately 350 units expected, townhouse prices starting from around AED 5.5 million, villas from approximately AED 11 million–AED 13 million, and an EOI starting from AED 500,000, the project is positioned towards buyers looking for waterfront living, privacy and long-term value.
14 September 2026

Tips & Guides
Properties Under AED 1M in Dubai
Looking for properties under AED 1 million in Dubai? Explore the best 1-bedroom apartments under AED 1M in JVC, Al Furjan, Al Warsan, and Jebel Ali, with prices, payment plans, and rental yields.
10 September 2026

Market Commentary
Azizi Florence Investment Analysis: Does the 3-Bedroom Townhouse Make Investment Sense?
Azizi Florence is being positioned as a large-scale master-planned residential community in Sharjah, spanning approximately 30 million sq. ft. with more than 7,200 villas and townhouses, 3,000+ apartments, 108 amenities and a 1.7 million sq. ft. central park.
7 September 2026

Tips & Guides
Dubai Islands Area Guide
Dubai Islands is an emerging waterfront destination located off the coast of Deira, offering a different side of Dubai living. Connected to the mainland through the Infinity Bridge, the master development brings together residential communities, luxury villas, branded residences, hotels, resorts, beaches, retail destinations, and leisure facilities.
31 August 2026

Tips & Guides
Best Communities to Invest Near the Dubai Gold Line
The Dubai Metro Gold Line is expected to transform connectivity across several emerging and established communities. Discover the best areas to consider for property investment before the line becomes operational in 2032, including JVC, MBR City, Meydan, Al Barsha South, Business Bay, and Jumeirah Golf Estates.
13 August 2026

