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.
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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