Insights
Market analytics, guides and news about property in the UAE, checked and dated before publishing.
News
Market, company and developer news about UAE real estate, checked and dated before publishing.
Market analytics
In-depth analysis of the UAE property market, with a source and a date behind every figure.
The Seven Emirates of the UAE: A Buyer's Overview
A short overview of all seven emirates of the UAE and how foreign freehold ownership works across them, before you narrow your search to a specific region.
September 2026
Renting Out Property in the UAE: Short-Term vs Long-Term Management
A category-by-category comparison for owners choosing between short-term and long-term rental management in the UAE: who is typically involved, and who carries which cost.
September 2026
Exiting a UAE Property Investment: Assignment, Resale, and the Developer's NOC
How assignment before handover differs from a regular resale of a ready unit, and why a developer's no-objection certificate stands between an investor and either exit.
September 2026
Off-Plan vs Ready Property in the UAE: Comparing the Risks
How the risks of buying off-plan compare to buying a ready property in the UAE, category by category, before you choose a deal format.
September 2026
How Escrow Accounts Protect Off-Plan Buyers in the UAE
What an escrow account is for in an off-plan purchase, why payments do not go straight to the developer, and what to check before you pay a deposit.
September 2026
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
Property and Residency in the UAE: How the Link Works
Buying property in the UAE can open a path to residency, but the visa and the title deed are two separate things. This guide explains the general logic before you look at thresholds or timeframes.
September 2026
Mortgage in the UAE for Non-Residents: How the Process Works
A non-resident buyer financing a UAE property should understand who lends, what generally differs from a resident mortgage, and the order of steps before contacting a bank.
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