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Market analytics, guides and news about property in the UAE, checked and dated before publishing.
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Market, company and developer news about UAE real estate, checked and dated before publishing.
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In-depth analysis of the UAE property market, with a source and a date behind every figure.
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UAE Property Taxes and Levies: What Categories Exist
An overview of the tax categories that can apply to UAE real estate, VAT, rental levies, and ownership tax, without stating which rate applies to which case.
September 2026
Buying Property in the UAE: What Costs Come on Top of the Price
A buyer's checklist of the cost categories that come on top of a UAE property's price: what each one is, who typically pays it, and at what stage of the deal it arises.
September 2026