UAE real estate, explained simply
Guides, area deep-dives and market takes for anyone buying or investing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Written by Stefano Iannotti.
Business Bay property: what it costs, what it rents for and how much is still coming
Prices by bedroom, rents, yields and the 16,900 units still due to hand over in Business Bay, from the official data. Plus what to check before you buy.
Dubai property handovers 2026: a record year for new homes, and what rents did
Dubai has handed over about 13 percent more homes than at this point in 2025. What it did to rents and ready prices, and what is still due in 2027 and 2028.
Living in Dubai in winter: what November to March is really like
Cool weather, a month of fitness events, F1 and the Shopping Festival. Real dates for Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the honest part about summer.
Dubai ready apartment sales jumped 26% in October. Here is what it means for buyers
Ready apartment sales hit AED 5.28 billion in October, the best month since February. What the official numbers say about prices, rents and why off-plan is still most of the market.
New attractions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai: what is opening and why buyers should care
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens on 11 December, Etihad Rail now links Dubai and Abu Dhabi in about an hour and the Metro Blue Line is due in 2029. Real dates and what they mean for buyers.
Aldar's AED 30 billion plan next door: what the numbers say about Dubai Silicon Oasis property
A huge new community is due near Dubai Silicon Oasis within weeks. What homes there cost today, what they rent for and the yield, from the official data.
Dubai Creek Harbour property: what it costs, what it rents for and what is still to come
Prices by bedroom, rents, yields and what is still to be built in Dubai Creek Harbour, from the official data. Plus when the Metro Blue Line is due to arrive.
Dubai luxury property market: fewer $10 million sales, but villas are holding up
86 homes above $10 million sold in Q3 2026, a third fewer than in spring. Where they sold, what happened to prices, and what it means if you are buying.
Dubai Marina vs JLT: which is the better buy in 2026?
Prices by bedroom, rents, rental yields and new supply, side by side from the official data. What you really get for the Marina premium.
Dubai shared housing rules: what they mean if you own or rent out a home
Fines of up to AED 1 million, more than 40 approved areas and a September 2027 deadline. What landlords and investors need to check now.
Dubai South property after the AED 2.1 trillion plan: what the numbers say
AED 128 billion for the new airport and about 350,000 new homes by 2030. What the official sales data shows about Dubai South today.
Palm Jebel Ali property: what it costs, what sells and when it hands over
Villas, Palm Central apartments, how fast each release sells and when the keys arrive. What the official numbers mean before you pay a deposit.
Dubai off-plan market 2026: launches have halved. Here is what it means for buyers
Developers have launched about half as many new units as last year, while far more homes are being handed over. What the official numbers mean if you are buying off-plan.
Dubai rental market 2026: a record year for leases, and lower rents for new tenants
Dubai is on course for its busiest year of renting ever, yet a new tenant now pays less than a year ago. What the official numbers mean for owners and buyers.
Dubai Islands property guide: prices, supply and what to check before you buy
Five islands, more than 20 km of planned beaches and over 12,000 homes under construction. What it costs, how fast it sells and where the risks are.
Dubai property market Q3 2026: second-best year on record, with a slower summer
AED 379.4 billion of sales in nine months, yet the quietest third quarter since 2023. What the official numbers mean if you are buying.
Dubai rental yields by area: what the 2026 numbers really say
Everyone quotes 8 percent. I did the maths on six popular areas: what a 1-bedroom really earns, gross and net.
Is there a Dubai property bubble? What the new UBS report really says
UBS keeps Dubai in its "elevated risk" group for 2026. I checked the headline against the latest DLD data.
How foreign investors can buy off-plan in Dubai, step by step
No residency, no local bank account, no need to fly in. How the process works, what it costs and how your money is protected.
Every fee when buying property in Dubai, in one table
DLD, trustee, agent and mortgage fees, with a worked AED 2M example and who pays what.
The UAE Golden Visa through property: 2026 rules
The AED 2M rule, off-plan and mortgaged homes, family and how to apply, explained simply.
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