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After a Developer Late-Payment Notice
Received a Dubai developer late-payment notice? Check its status, reconcile your account and seek advice before considering a property resale or payment plan.
Read article →Selling guideBelow Original Price Explained
Understand below-original-price property in Dubai. Learn how verified discounts are calculated, what the comparison excludes and how to assess a resale fairly.
Read article →Selling guideCosts of Selling Property in Dubai
Plan the costs of selling Dubai property: developer NOC, DLD registration, trustee charges, mortgage clearance and agreed fees. Estimate your net proceeds.
Read article →Selling guideDubai Developer NOC and Resale Rules
Understand developer NOCs for Dubai property resale. Check project-specific payment thresholds, clearance requirements and certificate validity before selling.
Read article →Selling guideDubai Property Sale Timeline
Understand the Dubai property transfer timeline, from finding a buyer to developer clearance and registration. Identify delays before agreeing completion.
Read article →Selling guidePrice a Distressed Dubai Property Sale
Price a distressed Dubai property sale using comparable homes, payment obligations and net proceeds. Separate urgency from verified original-price discounts.
Read article →Selling guideSell Off-Plan Before Handover
Sell off-plan property in Dubai before handover: check your contract, developer approval, remaining payments and buyer readiness before committing to a resale.
Read article →Selling guideSell Privately or Use an Agent in Dubai?
Compare selling Dubai property privately with appointing an agent. Understand control, advertising responsibilities, inquiry handling and written service fees.
Read article →Property newsDubai Property Values Rise Up to 153% in Leading Communities Since 2021
Bayut data shows asking prices in key Dubai communities rose 41% to 153% between May 2021 and April 2026, led by Jumeirah Islands.
Read article →Property newsDubai Attracts 186 New Property Developers in Seven Months
186 new property developers entered Dubai in the first seven months of 2026, around 25 a month.
Read article →Property newsDubai Adds 24,800 Homes in H1 2026, Giving Buyers More Choice
Dubai completed 24,800 homes in the first half of 2026, up 38%, as prices and rents eased slightly quarter on quarter.
Read article →Property newsDubai Real Estate Services Sector Expands as Market Regulation Matures
Dubai had 133 registered valuers, 26,044 advertising permits and 282,661 trustee office transactions in 2025.
Read article →Property newsAbu Dhabi Property Market Attracts Growing International Investment
Foreign investment in Abu Dhabi homes jumped 309% to Dh13.8 billion in H1 2026, with buyers from 116 nationalities.
Read article →Property newsAbu Dhabi's New Off-Plan Mortgage Framework Opens Financing During Construction
Buyers in Abu Dhabi who have paid 50% can now get a mortgage during construction, in a market where off-plan made up 89% of H1 2026 sales.
Read article →Property newsDubai International Property Show 2026 Highlights AI Homes, New Projects and Buyer Incentives
IPS 2026 opened at Dubai World Trade Centre with 300+ exhibitors, a robot-equipped residential launch and discount offers for buyers.
Read article →Property newsAbu Dhabi Completes First Off-Plan Mortgage Under New ADREC Framework
Aldar and ADCB completed Abu Dhabi's first off-plan mortgage under ADREC's new framework, letting buyers finance after paying 50%.
Read article →Property newsDubai Land Department Launches AI-Powered Initial Registration Platform for Developers
DLD's new AI platform reads developer documents automatically, cutting data entry by up to 80% and transaction time to under five minutes.
Read article →Property newsDubai Shared Housing Rules Take Effect With New Permits and Standards
Dubai's shared housing law is now in force, requiring permits, setting space standards and fining violators up to Dh1 million for repeat offences.
Read article →Property newsMost Dubai Homes Due for 2026 Handover Are Already Sold
About 83% of the 96,585 Dubai homes due in 2026, around 80,000 units, are already sold, according to fäm Properties.
Read article →Property newsDubai Completes 104 Real Estate Projects Worth More Than Dh111 Billion in H1 2026
Dubai completed 104 property projects worth over Dh111 billion in H1 2026, up from 75 projects worth Dh73 billion a year earlier.
Read article →Property newsGolden Visa, First-Time Buyer Support and Flexi Rent Expand Access to Dubai Property
A look at how the Golden Visa, the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, Taskeen visa changes and Flexi Rent are widening access to Dubai property.
Read article →Property news84% of Global Investors Back Dubai Off-Plan Property Market
A Smart Bricks survey of 8,500+ international investors found 84% rate Dubai more attractive for off-plan investment than rival markets.
Read article →Property newsAbu Dhabi Records Dh117 Billion in Real Estate Transactions in H1 2026
Abu Dhabi real estate deals more than doubled to Dh117 billion in the first half of 2026, and foreign investment rose 309%.
Read article →Property newsDubai Property Market Shifts Toward Long-Term Homeownership and Investment
More long-term residents are buying homes to live in, shifting Dubai's market from short-term speculation toward owner-occupiers.
Read article →Property newsBritish, Indian, Australian and Egyptian Buyers Drive Overseas Demand for Dubai Property
British buyers led Dubai purchases in March and April 2026, followed by Indian, Australian and Egyptian buyers, according to betterhomes.
Read article →Property newsDubai Launches Flexi Rent Scheme Giving Tenants More Flexible Payment Options
Dubai's Flexi Rent lets tenants pay annual rent in monthly instalments with participating landlords, with no change to the total rent.
Read article →Property newsDubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme Helps More Than 3,200 Residents Buy Homes
Since July 2025, more than 3,200 residents have bought their first Dubai home through the programme, with sales passing Dh5 billion.
Read article →Property newsDubai Real Estate Enters a More Mature Phase as Demand Remains Strong
Dubai's market is shifting to steadier growth, with rents almost flat quarter on quarter for the first time since 2021 as new supply arrives.
Read article →Property newsDubai Property Prices Rise 9.81% in 2025, With Villas Leading Growth
Dubai's real estate price index rose 9.81% in 2025, led by villas at 14.83% and offices at 15.86%.
Read article →Property newsAldar Acquires Dh1.1 Billion Dubai Residential Project to Expand Rental Portfolio
Aldar bought a 312-unit residential project in Dubai Studio City for Dh1.1 billion to grow its recurring rental income.
Read article →Property newsDubai Updates Property Visa Rules to Lower Barriers for Property Owners
Dubai scrapped the Dh750,000 minimum for sole owners seeking a two-year property visa and cut the joint-owner threshold to Dh400,000 each.
Read article →Property newsDubai Property Transactions Reach Dh252 Billion in Q1 2026
Dubai real estate deals rose 31% to Dh252 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with 29,312 new investors entering the market.
Read article →Property newsDubai Property Sales Surpass Previous Annual Record Before Year-End
By the end of October 2025, Dubai property sales hit Dh559.4 billion, already above the full-year 2024 record of Dh522.1 billion.
Read article →Property newsDubai Introduces New Law Regulating Shared Housing
Law No. 4 of 2026 puts Dubai Municipality in charge of shared housing, with DLD running the registry and existing operators given a year to comply.
Read article →Property newsDubai Real Estate Brokerage Sector Generates Dh13.59 Billion in Commissions
Dubai brokers earned Dh13.59 billion in commissions in 2025, up 31%, as the number of registered brokers reached 32,294.
Read article →Property newsDubai Rental Sector Records Strong Growth With 1.38 Million Tenancy Contracts
Dubai registered 1.38 million tenancy contracts worth Dh126.4 billion in 2025, up 6% in volume and 17% in value.
Read article →Property newsAbu Dhabi Property Transactions Rise 44% to Dh142 Billion in 2025
Abu Dhabi recorded Dh142 billion in real estate deals in 2025, up 44%, across 42,814 transactions.
Read article →Property newsDubai Expands Real Estate Tokenisation to Regulated Secondary-Market Resales
From 20 February 2026, DLD's tokenisation pilot allows resale of about 7.8 million property tokens in a regulated secondary market.
Read article →Property newsDubai Records More Than 270,000 Real Estate Transactions in 2025
Dubai logged over 270,000 real estate transactions in 2025, up about 20%, with almost 130,000 new investors entering the market.
Read article →Property newsDubai Real Estate Reaches Record Levels as 2025 Investment Activity Accelerates
Dubai's real estate transactions reached Dh917 billion in 2025, close to the Dh1 trillion target originally set for 2033.
Read article →Property newsDubai Property Market Closes 2025 With Record Dh686.8 Billion in Sales
Dubai recorded 215,700 property sales worth Dh686.8 billion in 2025, up 30.9% in value, capped by a strong December.
Read article →Property newsDubai Property Market Continues to Reach New Heights as Quality Developments Sell Quickly
November 2025 recorded Dh45.79 billion across 17,777 deals, pushing year-to-date transactions past Dh624 billion.
Read article →Property newsDubai Luxury Property Market Surges as $10 Million-Plus Home Sales Jump
Sales of Dubai homes above $10 million rose 54% in Q3 2025 to 103 deals, keeping the city the world's busiest ultra-luxury market.
Read article →Property newsDubai Housing Market Posts Record October Sales as Investor Confidence Remains Strong
October 2025 brought 19,875 deals worth Dh59.4 billion, while villa and townhouse prices rose 22% in the third quarter on tight supply.
Read article →Property newsDubai Land Department Showcases AI, Rental Heatmaps and Real-Time Property Data
At GITEX 2025, DLD rolled out an AI rental heatmap, a digital sale service, an investor AI assistant and a new CRM, all aimed at a more transparent market.
Read article →Property newsDubai Tests Digital-Asset Payments for Real Estate Government Services
Dubai completed its first government transaction settled with digital assets, paying a DLD service fee through DubaiPay with settlement in dirhams.
Read article →Property newsDubai Land Department and Google Cloud Introduce AI Tools for Property Investors
DLD launched an investor AI assistant built on Google Gemini, giving buyers a faster way to research Dubai's investment environment.
Read article →Property newsDubai Land Department Launches Digital Sale Service for Faster Property Transactions
Owners and buyers can now complete a freehold property sale fully online through the Dubai Now app, with UAE Pass signatures and instant title deeds.
Read article →Buying guideCompare Dubai property listings beyond the asking price
Compare community, size, completion status and verified savings before making your shortlist.
Read article →Selling guidePrepare your property listing for review
The details and documents to have ready before you submit your unit.
Read article →Listing guideUrgent or extremely urgent: reading the labels
What a seller’s stated timeline tells you when browsing a property listing.
Read article →Buying guideWhat to check before sending an inquiry
Use the listing details to gather the information you need for a useful conversation.
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