David accompagne les investisseurs francophones et internationaux chez Level8 sur l'immobilier à Dubaï — sélection de programmes, off-plan, plans de paiement et coordination de l'achat jusqu'à la livraison.
Their articles
- Personal-Use Villa in Dubai: The 12-Month Repossession Rule
A landlord can reclaim a rented Dubai villa to live in: 12 months' notice via notary or registered mail is required, under Law No. 26/2007 as amended by Law No. 33/2008.
- Israeli Pension Funds into Dubai Real Estate in 2026
How to redirect a קרן פנסיה, קופת גמל or קרן השתלמות into Dubai property in 2026 — without tax penalties or banking blocks.
- Al Reem Island: 49% of Abu Dhabi's Off-Plan Sales This Summer
Al Reem Island dominates Abu Dhabi off-plan: 1,291 of 2,658 apartment sales in summer 2026, or 49%. Sold area quadrupled in two years, per MERED.
- Sobha Developers Dubai: Risks and Traps to Know in 2026
2026 investor guide on Sobha Developers Dubai: delivery risks, SPA clauses, service charges and liquidity — what other guides leave out.
- DLD launches AI platform for off-plan registration
On 3 September 2026, DLD launched 'Initial Registration' — an AI platform unifying project registration, transactions and escrow for 1,500+ developers, with near-instant approval for standard files.
- Dubai Jumeirah Park: How to Buy a Villa in 2026
Step-by-step guide to buying a villa at Dubai Jumeirah Park in 2026: DLD process, escrow, transaction costs, 3–4BR yields, and off-plan vs resale comparison.
- Dubai Branded Residences 2026: +56% Premium Holds Despite Volume Drop
H1 2026: Dubai branded residences log 4,648 sales for AED 22.21B (-21% volume, -47% value vs H1 2025) — yet hold a 56% price premium, far above the 30–35% global benchmark.
- Jumeirah Emirates Towers: The Contrarian Premium Office Bet in 2026
2026 investor analysis of Jumeirah Emirates Towers: price per sqm, office vs residential yields, corporate tenant profile, and comparison with DIFC, Marina and Palm.
- Buying an Apartment in Dubai as a Resident Expat: 2026 Roadmap
A detailed 2026 roadmap for the resident expat buying in Dubai: budget, local financing, zone selection, tax and net yield.
- Almas Tower JLT: Investor Guide 2026
Almas Tower JLT in 2026: full buying guide, office vs residential yields, DMCC status, and real closing costs explained.
- Binghatti escrow Dubai 2026: AED 10.6bn answer to Moody's
Binghatti counters Moody's watch-listing with AED 10.6bn in escrow and 3 deliveries. What this means for Dubai off-plan in 2026.
- Buy Land in Dubai: Freehold Plots, Risks & Pitfalls in 2026
Buying land in Dubai in 2026: freehold zones, price per sqm, DLD fees, building permits and SPA traps most guides skip.
- UAE Tax Residency: Official Conditions for 2026
UAE tax residency in 2026: official conditions, document checklist and pitfalls to avoid for French and francophone investors.
- Renting by room in Dubai: do you need a permit in 2026?
In force since 26 August 2026, Law No. 4/2026 regulates shared housing in Dubai: permits, caps, AED 1M fines. What it means for investors.
- Buying in Dubai Remotely: How Long Does a POA Really Take?
The complete guide to buying in Dubai via power of attorney in 2026: notarised POA, apostille, DLD registration, timelines, fees and pitfalls to avoid.
- DIB opens off-plan financing to non-residents: what are the terms?
On 20 August 2026, DIB launched Sharia-compliant off-plan financing up to 50% LTV, open to non-residents from reservation. Here's what it means for investors.
- Transferring Capital from France to the UAE: 2026 Regulations
Any transfer of €50,000+ from France to the UAE triggers mandatory bank reporting. UAE-side KYC takes 3-15 business days and requires a DLD-registered SPA.
- Arada Sharjah: AED 5B in Australia — What It Means for UAE Off-Plan
Arada (Sharjah) commits AED 5B to Australia's Gold Coast. Here's what this international expansion means for UAE off-plan buyers in 2026.
- Property valuation Dubai: the 3 official methods in 2026
2026 guide to Dubai's three official property valuation methods: costs, procedures, sub-district comparison tables, and banking applications.
- Which Dubai Neighbourhoods Are 100% Sold Out Before Handover?
Per fäm Properties (21 Aug 2026), 82.9% of Dubai's 2026 deliveries are already sold, including 95% of all villas.
- Selling in Dubai in 2026: what's left after French tax?
A French tax resident selling in Dubai in 2026 pays 0% tax in the UAE, and French tax is neutralised by the treaty credit. Still, form 2048-IMM must be filed.
- UAE Golden Visa: Renewal & Family Sponsorship
Renewing your Dubai property Golden Visa in 2026: timelines, documents, asset requirements, and precise rules for sponsoring spouse, children, and parents.
- Jebel Ali Village handover: is it still worth buying in 2026?
Nakheel delivers 892 villas at Jebel Ali Village on 17 August 2026: immediate rental demand and structural scarcity of connected low-density stock.
- Opening a Bank Account in Dubai as a Non-Resident: 2026 Guide
2026 comparison of UAE banks accepting non-residents: Emirates NBD, Mashreq, ADCB, RAK Bank. Documents, minimum deposits, timelines and alternatives.
- Sphere Abu Dhabi: $1.7B Construction Underway, Delivery 2029
ALEC breaks ground on Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. $1.7B contract, delivery 2029: concrete impact on Yas, Saadiyat, and Al Raha.
- Form 3916 and UAE Bank Accounts: The 2026 Guide
How to declare a UAE bank account via Form 3916 in 2026: fields to complete, IBAN, BIC, €1,500 penalties, and Dubai-specific cases explained.
- Proptech Brokers Dubai 2026: The Global Hub Takes Shape
On 13 August 2026, Dubai cemented its status as a global proptech hub. Here is what digital brokerage means for international investors.
- Distress Deals in Dubai: Real Discount or Marketing in 2026?
How to verify a genuine discount on a Dubai distress deal in 2026: DLD prices, motivated-seller signals, and a due-diligence checklist.
- Dubai Hills Estate in 2026: is the price per sqm worth it?
Price per sqm, yields by unit type, Emaar pipeline and budget breakdowns: the 2026 guide to investing in Dubai Hills Estate.
- KEZAD, Abu Dhabi: Does Industrial Now Beat Dubai Residential?
JLL, 5 Aug 2026: KEZAD at ~98% occupancy, rents +5% to AED 486/sqm, Grade A yields 7.25–8.25%.
- Dubai vs Cyprus vs Greece: Where to Invest from Israel in 2026?
Yield, taxation, visa, access from Tel Aviv, risk: a factual comparison of Dubai, Cyprus and Greece for Israeli investors in 2026.
- Off-Plan in Dubai 2026: The Investor's Guide
Off-plan Dubai 2026: payment plans, tier-1 developers, 6–8% yields and RERA framework. The data-driven guide for investing remotely.
- Buying property in Dubai from the UK: does SDLT still apply?
Step-by-step guide to buying in Dubai from the UK in 2026: UAE account, GBP transfer, SDLT, HMRC, Golden Visa and DLD yields.
- Address Residences Dubai Opera: still worth it in 2026?
Address Residences Dubai Opera in 2026: price per sqft vs Boulevard Point, Airbnb yields, secondary vs off-plan, and branded premium analysis.
- Is Abu Dhabi about to steal Dubai's investors in 2026?
Sixth Street opens an ADGM office in July 2026 — the fifth global giant to land there this year. Here is what it means for investors.
- Dubai Land Residence Complex: Investor Guide 2026
2026 analysis of Dubai Land Residence Complex: price per sqm, gross yields, active developers, Golden Visa threshold and investor entry points.
- Dubai Price per Sqm 2026: AED 11,000 to 90,000 by Area
Dubai price per sqm H1 2026 by neighbourhood: Marina, Downtown, Palm, JVC, Dubai South. Off-plan vs resale, YoY growth, and the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold in m².
- Buying a AED 1M Property in Dubai: What's the Real Cost in 2026?
DLD 4%, agency 2%, trustee, NOC, mortgage registration: the true cost of buying property in Dubai in 2026, modelled on AED 500K, 1M and 3M tickets.
- Israeli tax resident in Dubai: what must you declare in 2026?
Rental income, capital gains, Israel-UAE treaty: the 2026 guide for Israeli tax residents investing in Dubai real estate.
- Damac Hills 2: Is It a Good Investment in 2026?
Data-driven analysis of Damac Hills 2 in 2026: prices, yields, off-plan deliveries, tenant profile and liquidity vs Damac Hills 1. DLD and RERA data.
- DLD Verify: how to check a Dubai title deed before signing
Any buyer can check a Dubai Title Deed or Oqood free via DLD Verify on the Dubai REST app, in seconds, with no sign-up, before any deposit.
- UAE Bank Account for Israelis: Which Bank Actually Accepts You?
Which UAE banks accept Israeli investors in 2026, required documents, minimum deposits, timelines, and remote account management from Tel Aviv.
- Marsa Al Saadiyat: What Aldar's New Project Means for Buyers
Marsa Al Saadiyat: Aldar unveils an AED 100B masterplan — 6.4M sqm, 8 km of waterfront. Off-plan sales open H2 2026. Level8 analysis.
- Deira vs Creek Harbour: Where to Invest in the Creek in 2026?
A data-driven comparison of Dubai Creek's 4 sub-zones in 2026: price/sqm, rental yields, and delivery status. The investor's guide.
- Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan: the 5 zones driving real estate
A zone-by-zone breakdown of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan: current prices, projections, off-plan projects and rental yields for investors.
- Dubai: +46.8% transactions in June 2026 — a record rebound
ValuStrat reports Dubai residential sales surged 46.8% in June 2026. Here is what this rebound means for investors.
- Al Marjan Island Property Prices Before and After Wynn
GCGRA, Wynn Al Marjan licence, pre/post-announcement prices: a clear-eyed look at UAE casino economics and their real estate impact in 2026.
- Abu Dhabi: 50 Freehold Zones Open to Expats in 2026
In H1 2026, Abu Dhabi expanded to 50 freehold zones open to all nationalities — AED 75B invested, 116 nationalities active.
- Apartments in Dubai International City: Investor Guide 2026
2026 analysis of apartments in Dubai International City: yields by cluster, price per sqm, tenant profile, and ROI vs JVC and Business Bay.
- Chelsea Residences tower 6: what's the entry price?
DAMAC launches the 6th and final tower of Chelsea Residences at Dubai Maritime City on 17 July 2026. Express sell-outs, +18% in six months: what it means for investors.
- Omniyat One Business Bay: what price and yield in 2026?
A data-driven analysis of Omniyat One Business Bay in 2026: pricing, rental yields, payment plan, resale outlook and ultra-luxury positioning.
- Moving to Dubai from Israel: Schools, Community & Life
Schools, Hebrew community, kosher groceries, cost of living and tax: the 2026 guide to relocating to Dubai from Israel as a family.
- Etihad Rail & UAE Real Estate: Mapping the Station Zones
Etihad Rail is redrawing the UAE property map in 2026: station zones, projects within 10 min and projected gains by emirate.
- Danube Islands Dubai: Price per Sqft in 2026, Is It Worth It?
2026 guide to Danube Properties Dubai: portfolio, observed gross yields, the 1%-per-month payment plan, and how it stacks up against other developers.
- Buying in International City Dubai: The Real Net Yield in 2026
International City shows 8–9% gross yield in 2026, Dubai's highest, but the stock dates from the 2000s. After costs and vacancy, net falls to 5–6%. JVC's 7.8% gross holds up better net.
- Dubai Mortgages for Non-Residents: LTV and Rates 2026
A non-resident French, Belgian or Swiss buyer typically gets 50-60% LTV from a UAE bank, versus 75% for residents. Non-resident rates observed range 5.5%-7.5%, fixed for 3-5 years then EIBOR-indexed.
- Buying in Dubai: What It Means for Your French Taxes
Buying in Dubai doesn't exempt you from French tax obligations. Your Emirati rent isn't taxed, but it raises the effective rate on your French income, and the property enters your declared wealth from €1.3M.
- UAE-Israel Tax Treaty: What It Changes for Dubai Property
The UAE-Israel tax treaty, in force since 2022, assigns taxing rights on rent to the property's location: the UAE, at 0%. Israeli tax remains, capped at 15% flat on rent and 25% on capital gains.
- Emaar Properties: What Is Dubai's Founding Developer Worth in 2026?
Emaar remains Dubai's most liquid developer in 2026: AED 35.1B in 2025 revenue, AED 111B backlog, and gross yields from 5.8% in Downtown to 7.1% in Dubai Creek Harbour.
- Franco-Israeli Investor in Dubai: Two Treaties, One Arbitration
A Franco-Israeli dual national can't be tax resident in three countries. France-UAE and Israel-UAE treaties apply separately. The Golden Visa from AED 2M sets the UAE base, but isn't enough alone.
- Dubai Marina 2026: Which Towers Yield the Most?
In Dubai Marina, yield gaps between neighbouring towers reach 1.5 points. Post-2015 towers like Marina Gate cap near 6.2% gross with lower charges; 2005-2010 towers pay more gross with 18-28 AED/sqft/year charges.
- Abu Dhabi or Dubai in 2026: Which Yields More for You?
Abu Dhabi vs Dubai 2026: price per sqm, DLD yields, zero-tax framework and liquidity compared. The investment verdict for international buyers.
- Damac Hills 2026: Villa or Apartment — Which Yields More?
Damac Hills Dubai 2026: price per sq ft, rental yields, villas and apartments, DLD capital gains data and investment angles every buyer should know.
- Palm Jumeirah 2026: Real Estate Investment Guide
Palm Jumeirah in 2026: price per sqft, DLD rental yields, Trunk/Crescent/Fronds breakdown and 0% tax framework for international investors.
- Downtown Dubai 2026: The Investor's Guide
Downtown Dubai in 2026: price per sqm, yields, DLD projects, 0% tax and buying strategy for international investors.
- Fujairah & Umm Al Quwain: Should You Invest in the Smaller Emirates?
Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain draw buyers with low prices, but liquidity stays thin. DLD, RERA and 2026 yield data compared.
- Jefferies UAE Real Estate: A New Cycle Opens in 2026
Jefferies calls a new UAE real estate cycle in June 2026. Abu Dhabi leads, Dubai offers an entry window, and the legal framework just got stronger.
- JLT vs Dubai Marina 2026: 30% Cheaper, Really More Profitable?
Yes. At ~AED 18,500/sqm versus ~26,000 in Dubai Marina, JLT delivers 6.8-8.2% gross yield in Q1 2026 versus 5.5-6.5%. The discount costs you views and prestige, not occupancy: the DMCC free zone and its 25,000 companies drive demand.
- Villanova Dubailand: which sub-community pays back faster?
Villanova at Dubailand in 2026: price per sqft, rental yields, completed phases, and investment angles — backed by DLD data.
- Aljada or Maryam Island: Which Sharjah Project to Choose?
Aljada wins for rental investors: AED 8,500-11,000/sqm vs AED 12,000-15,000 at Maryam Island, for a 5-6.5% net yield vs 4.5-5.5%. Maryam Island only makes sense for waterfront wealth plays.
- Buying an Apartment in Dubai: The Real Steps in 2026
A non-resident can buy in Dubai in 4 to 8 weeks, without traveling, via a notarized POA. Seven steps: reservation, Form F or SPA, developer NOC, DLD registration with a 4% transfer fee.
- Dubai Marina vs Palm Jumeirah: Which Pays Off More in 2026?
Gross yields, net returns, capital gains: a numbers-first comparison of Dubai Marina vs Palm Jumeirah in 2026, based on DLD, RERA and REIDIN data.
- UAE Golden Visa 2026 — the AED 2M threshold, in practice
The 2024 Golden Visa reform set the threshold at AED 2M (~€500K), with a 10-year renewable visa and no presence requirement. Practical guide on structuring + steps.