Structuring
Structuring a Dubai investment: direct ownership or company, holding, SPV, inheritance and succession — the set-ups explained for foreign investors.
Dubai Property Law: Pitfalls to Avoid Before You Sign in 2026
Dubai property law protects the buyer well. Law No. 8 of 2007 requires an escrow account and Law No. 13 of 2008 governs the DLD register. The real risks lie in the SPA, the developer and service charges.
Dubai Property Law: Pitfalls to Avoid Before You Sign in 2026
Dubai property law protects the buyer well. Law No. 8 of 2007 requires an escrow account and Law No. 13 of 2008 governs the DLD register. The real risks lie in the SPA, the developer and service charges.
Dubai Property Law: The Five Laws That Protect Foreign Buyers
Yes, Dubai property law protects foreign buyers well. Five texts do the work: Law No. 7/2006 (DLD registration), 8/2007 (escrow), 13/2008 (off-plan), 26/2007 and 33/2008 (tenancy). In freehold zones, a foreigner holds 100% of the title.
Property Management Contract in Dubai: Fees, Clauses, Exit
A property management contract in Dubai typically costs 5-10% of annual rent, before letting fees. Check the maintenance threshold, security deposit, term and exit notice.
[EN translation failed] Loyers impayés à Dubaï : la procédure au Rental Dispute Centre
Un propriétaire à Dubaï doit d'abord notifier le locataire (30 jours, notaire ou recommandé), puis déposer plainte au Rental Dispute Centre. Frais : 3,5 % du loyer annuel, plancher 500 AED, plafond 20 000 AED. Jugement en 30 à 45 jours.
Apostille Rules for Buying Property in Dubai from Abroad
The UAE joined the Hague Convention in 2023: an apostille now suffices for most French, Belgian or Swiss documents. Budget 3 to 15 days and $50 to $270 per document, plus a legal Arabic translation.
Dubai Real Estate VAT: Residential Exempt, Commercial at 5%
An investor pays no VAT on a Dubai home: residential is exempt, and a new build's first sale is zero-rated. Only commercial carries 5%, recoverable if FTA-registered.
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.
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.
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.
Islamic Banking in Dubai: Ijara, Murabaha and the Real Cost
On an AED 2M property financed at 75% LTV over 20 years in 2026, Ijara runs ~6.4% APR equivalent, Murabaha ~6.7%, versus 5.9% conventional — sharia costs 40–80 bps more.
Ejari in Dubai: Registering a Lease and Landlord Obligations
Ejari is mandatory RERA lease registration, due within 30 days of signing for AED 220. Without it, DEWA blocks utilities and landlords lose all standing at the Rental Dispute Centre.
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.
Minimum Down Payment in Dubai 2026: Real Thresholds by Profile
In 2026, Dubai's minimum down payment ranges from 10% off-plan to 20% for UAE residents and 25–50% for non-residents on the secondary market.
Israeli Pension Funds to Dubai: What's Penalty-Free in 2026
How to redirect a קרן פנסיה, קופת גמל or קרן השתלמות into Dubai property in 2026 — without tax penalties or banking blocks.
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.
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.
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.
Real Estate Regulatory Agency Dubai: Investor Guide 2026
RERA, DLD Broker Check, escrow, Oqood, Ejari: the 2026 guide to securing your Dubai purchase, from studios under AED 1M to prime above AED 5M.
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: What Investors Should Know in 2026
Almas Tower JLT in 2026: full buying guide, office vs residential yields, DMCC status, and real closing costs explained.
IFI Wealth Tax & Dubai Property: Guide for French Tax Residents
IFI wealth tax on Dubai property in 2026: threshold, UAE valuation, France-UAE treaty, and legal strategies for French tax residents.