Market Data
DLD figures, transaction volumes, price per m² and yields: our data-driven analyses of the Dubai and UAE property market, updated for 2026.
Property Maintenance in Dubai: Contracts, Budget & Pitfalls
Budget AED 3,000-7,000 a year for apartment maintenance in Dubai, excluding service charges. An annual AMC contract covers AC, plumbing and electrics from AED 1,200. Scope it at handover.
Property Maintenance in Dubai: Contracts, Budget & Pitfalls
Budget AED 3,000-7,000 a year for apartment maintenance in Dubai, excluding service charges. An annual AMC contract covers AC, plumbing and electrics from AED 1,200. Scope it at handover.
RERA Rental Index Calculator Dubai: the micro-market guide
The DLD's RERA Rental Index sets the legal renewal increase: 0% if your rent sits under 10% below the index average, then 5, 10, 15 and up to 20% beyond a 40% gap. It's calculated by sub-zone, not by neighborhood.
Off-Plan Launch Discounts in Dubai: What Actually Gets Negotiated
On a 2026 off-plan launch in Dubai, the real margin rarely sits in the sticker price. It sits in the 4%–12% of real value hiding in DLD waivers, absorbed fees, furniture, and post-handover plans.
Negotiating a Property Price in Dubai: What Actually Works
In Dubai in 2026, negotiable margin depends on the micro-market, not the city: 0-3% on a prime Marina tower, 5-10% on dated secondary stock in JVC. The decisive lever is still the DLD comparable and the seller's resale timeline.
THE WADI on Yas Island: is this AED 6bn launch worth it?
Cosmo Developments launched THE WADI on 21 September 2026: AED 6bn, 3,950 homes, a hotel and a marina on Yas Island. Gross yields still lag Dubai's 5-8%.
Tenant Screening in Dubai: The Checks That Actually Matter
A Dubai landlord should require three proofs before signing: valid passport/visa/Emirates ID, employment contract or trade licence, and 3 months of bank statements. The market solvency threshold is annual rent ≤ 30-35% of net annual income.
Dubai Real Estate MOU (Form F): What You're Actually Signing
Form F is RERA's official MOU between buyer and seller in Dubai. It sets the price, a 10% security deposit held by the broker, and triggers the NOC process before DLD transfer within 30–60 days.
Dubai Rental Notice Periods: Legal Requirements for Both Sides
In Dubai, landlords must give 12 months' notarised notice to reclaim or sell. Tenants must respect the contractual notice period — typically 90 days before renewal.
Aldar's AED 918M Masdar Deal: What 99% Occupancy Really Signals
Aldar and Mubadala paid AED 918M for a 99%-leased asset, pushing their district portfolio to AED 4.7Bn. Abu Dhabi's rental demand is institutionalized. Liquidity still favors Dubai.
Danube Dubai Islands: Price per Sqft 2026 & Rental Yield
Danube Dubai Islands price per sqft in 2026, comparison with Nakheel and Ellington off-plan projects, estimated rental yield and entry ratio for investors.
Dubai Maritime City in 2026: Is It Worth It?
Dubai Maritime City in 2026: active developers, price per sqm vs Marina and Creek, expected 6–8% yields and the right investor profile.
Dubai Design District (d3): Is It Worth Investing in 2026?
2026 analysis of Dubai Design District (d3): what's being built, price per sqm, Airbnb vs long-term yields, tenant profiles and active off-plan projects.
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.
Best Areas to Invest in Dubai 2025: Top Districts and Yields
The best areas to invest in Dubai in 2025 are compared across five districts tracked by French-speaking investors: DLD yields, price per sqm and 2025 outlook for Downtown, Marina, JVC, Business Bay and Palm.
Selling Property in Dubai: Complete Guide to Steps and Fees
Operational guide to selling property in Dubai: developer NOC, 4% DLD fees, zero capital gains tax, and observed transaction timelines in 2025.
Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental Dubai 2025: Which Yields More?
Airbnb vs long-term rental in Dubai 2025. Net yields, DTCM rules, France-UAE tax treaty. A clear guide for French-speaking investors.
The Yards, City of Arabia Dubai: What's Being Built in 2026
What's being built around The Yards at City of Arabia in 2026: neighbouring developers, transport, price per sqm and projected yields for investors.
Bugatti Residences Dubai: The Real Investment Case in 2026
Bugatti Residences Dubai unpacked for investors: price per sqm, 70/30 payment plan, rental yield and comparison with Armani, Cavalli and Mercedes-Benz Places.
Sharjah: rising prices open the Golden Visa to more buyers
Yes: in Sharjah, rising prices push more properties above the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold. Combining units is allowed, but yield and liquidity still favor Dubai.
Al Reem Island: Should You Buy Into Abu Dhabi's Hottest Market?
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.
Umm Al Quwain–Colombo Deal: Should You Invest There?
On September 2, 2026, UAQ Free Trade Zone signed its first agreement with Port City Colombo — the first bridge between a UAE free zone and Sri Lanka's SEZ, with a direct effect: more companies domiciled in Umm Al Quwain, more rental demand.
DLD's new AI registration: what off-plan buyers must verify
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.