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Expert insights and market analysis for Dubai real estate investment
Top Dubai Developers: How to Choose by Reliability
Emaar, Nakheel, DAMAC, Sobha, Azizi and others. What to check: RERA registration, track record, escrow, and project delivery history.
Sq Ft vs Sq m in UAE: How to Read Listings
Dubai listings often use sq ft. 1 sq m = 10.764 sq ft. Simple conversion and why it matters when comparing prices and yields.
Apartment Types in UAE: Studio, 1BR, 2BR and What Matters for Rental
Studio, 1BR, 2BR: sizes and layouts in Dubai. What tenants and short-term renters look for. How to choose for yield and liquidity.
Golden Visa via Real Estate: Requirements and Timeline
UAE 10-year Golden Visa through property: typically 2M AED minimum, 50% payment for off-plan. Processing often 3–4 weeks after registration. Family included.
Dubai Property: Taxes and Government Fees
No income or capital gains tax on property in the UAE. DLD transfer fee is 4%. VAT does not apply to residential sale or rent. Overview of what you pay.
Escrow in UAE: How Buyer Funds Are Protected
Dubai uses escrow for off-plan projects. Your payments go to a project account; release to the developer is tied to construction milestones under RERA.
Total Cost of Buying in Dubai: Fees and Breakdown
Booking fee, down payment, 4% DLD fee, admin fee, service charge, NOC. A clear breakdown so you can budget the full cost of your purchase.
Leasehold vs Freehold in Dubai: What Investors Need to Know
Freehold means full ownership; leasehold means a long lease (e.g. 99 years). Most Dubai projects sold to foreigners are freehold. Here’s the difference.
How a Dubai Property Deal Works: From Booking to Keys
Eight clear steps from reservation to handover: booking, payment plan, SPA, Oqood, title deed, and keys. What you need at each stage.