Insights

Guides for buyers, owners and tenants in Dubai

Written by the people who do the transactions. No launch hype, no guaranteed returns. Figures are market ranges at the date of writing and are verified for your specific unit before you buy.

September 2026 · 9 min read

How to buy property in Dubai as a foreigner: the 2026 step-by-step guide

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Dubai, freehold and in their own name, without living in the UAE. Here is how the process actually runs, what it costs, and where buyers from abroad go wrong.

September 2026 · 8 min read

Best areas to invest in Dubai in 2026: yields, prices and who should buy where

There is no best area in Dubai, only the best area for what your money should do. Nine communities compared by what they cost, what they yield and who actually lives there.

September 2026 · 6 min read

Rental yield in Dubai: gross versus net, and what disappears in between

Every listing quotes a gross yield. Nobody banks a gross yield. Here is what comes off the top in Dubai, with numbers.

August 2026 · 8 min read

Off-plan or ready property in Dubai: two payment plans, one honest comparison

Off-plan wins on entry price and payment plan. Ready wins on income and certainty. The right answer depends on one question most buyers never ask themselves.

August 2026 · 6 min read

Golden Visa through property in Dubai: the 2026 rules in plain language

AED 2 million in property, a 10-year residency, family included. The rules are simpler than the forums suggest, with three conditions that trip people up.