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Dubai: Are tenants allowed to make temporary changes in rental property?
Question: I’m renting a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai, and my two children currently share one of the rooms, I would like to divide their shared room into two separate spaces. I understand that …
Golden Visa in Dubai: Can new investors qualify instantly with Dh2 million property investment?
Foreign investors eyeing relocation to Dubai can secure a 10-year Golden Visa by investing in property worth Dh2 million or more, according to legal expert Ashish Mehta. This long-term residency …
Dubai property market ‘shatters records’ with AED 66.8bn of transactions in May: report
Business Bay emerges as ‘premium investment magnet’ while Al Barsha has ‘broad market appeal’, according to report from Property Finder …
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy completes remediation project for gas systems in buildings
The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) has successfully completed the Gas Systems Remediation project in buildings with a 100% completion rate. Over 200,000 safe working hours were recorded during …
Meet Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel, a hidden gem in the heart of Abu Dhabi
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Dubai real estate market shatters records with historic AED 66.8bln of transactions in May 2025, Property Finder reveals
Dubai’s real estate market delivered AED66.8 billion in sales transactions across 18,700 deals last month, solidifying the emirate’s position as a global real estate powerhouse …
Dubai real estate: 73,000 homes to be delivered in 2025 as property sales hit $31bn
For future supply, Jumeirah Village Circle tops the list with nearly 27,100 units due between now and the end of 2028. Business Bay follows with 19,470 units, then Azizi Venice with 17,100 units, …
Aldar reveals master plan for $10.8bn Fahid Island development in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based real-estate developer Aldar has announced the master plan for Fahid Island, a new destination in Abu Dhabi with a gross development value of over Dh40bn ($10.8bn). The …
Why Fitch thinks Dubai’s real estate market is ‘close to the peak’ now
Fitch expert says recent increase in Dubai property prices won’t sustain. Redmond Ramsdale sees 15% correction in Dubai’s real esate market.
At $1m for one-bed apartment, Fahid Island capitalises on Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal
A one-bedroom unit at the new Fahid Island development in Abu Dhabi is priced from Dh3.5 million ($953,029) onwards, according to developer Aldar Properties, amid soaring property demand.The massive …
Dar Unveils Fahid Island: Abu Dhabi’s First Coastal Wellness Destination, With Over Aed 40 Billion in Development Value
Aldar today unveiled the masterplan for Abu Dhabi’s next iconic island destination, Fahid Island, which has an 11km coastline and a gross development va …
Dubai property optimism remains despite price correction warnings
Real estate professionals in Dubai are maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook on the market, even as fresh warnings of a potential double-digit correction cast a shadow over the city’s …
Dubai’s property market enters stabilization phase in 2025, signaling a maturing investment landscape
Following a period of remarkable growth where residential property prices surged by approximately 60% between 2022 and early 2025 …
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UAE Property: ‘Do I need a real estate agent when buying off-plan?’
Question: I’ve been considering buying an off-plan unit for some time but have been put off by some pushy real estate agents. Do I need an estate agent when buying off-plan? VK, Sharjah Answer: The …
6 important steps for home buyers in Abu Dhabi, from What’s On’s readers
Jump on that bandwagon… Buying a property is a huge step in anyone’s life. Whether you’re looking to buy a home to live in or as an investment, here are 6 simple things for new home buyers to remember …