Dubai Real Estate Blog
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Dubai Just Removed the AED 750,000 Property Visa Minimum (April 2026): What Actually Changed
Dubai Land Department quietly removed the AED 750,000 minimum property value for the 2-year investor residency visa for sole owners — but only for sole-owned, fully-paid completed property. Joint owners get a new AED 400,000 per-share floor. The Golden Visa AED 2M threshold is unchanged. Here's what the new rules actually say, who benefits, and what is still unclear.
Area Guide
Dubai South Area Guide 2026: Communities, Prices & the Al Maktoum Airport Effect
Dubai South is the city built around the future Al Maktoum mega-airport — but what is it like to live there in 2026? Thi...
Relocation
Moving to Dubai from Norway 2026: Property, Visa, Tax & Banking Guide
For many Norwegians the move to Dubai is driven less by lifestyle than by tax: a 0% wealth tax versus Norway's 1.0-1.1%...
Property Management
Best Insurance Brokers in Dubai 2026: Marsh, Aon & Top Firms Compared
A broker works for you, not the insurer — and the right one can cut premiums and untangle claims. This 2026 guide compar...
Golden Visa
Dubai Golden Visa Cost 2026: Full Fee Breakdown by Pathway
How much does a Dubai Golden Visa actually cost in 2026? This is the itemised answer — government fees by pathway, broke...
Buying Guide
Freehold Areas Foreigners Can Buy in Dubai 2026: Complete List & Map
Foreigners can own freehold property only in Dubai's designated areas — but that list now covers 60+ communities. This i...
Investment
How to Sell Your Indian Property from Dubai 2026: NRI TDS, RBI & Repatriation
You live in Dubai and own a flat back in India that you want to sell. The hard part is not the buyer — it is the TDS the...
Relocation
Relocating Your Pet to Dubai 2026: Step-by-Step Cost, Vet & Import Guide
Bringing a pet to Dubai in 2026 runs an eight-step path: ISO microchip, rabies vaccine, titre test for high-risk countri...
Relocation
Moving to Dubai from Sweden 2026: Property, Visa, Tax & Banking Guide
Swedes pay some of the highest taxes in the world; Dubai charges none on salary or personal gains. But leaving Sweden cl...
Property Management
Interior Fit-Out Cost in Dubai 2026: Apartment vs Villa Budget Guide
A full 2026 fit-out cost breakdown for Dubai: AED per square foot by quality tier, line-item budgets for joinery, kitche...
Property Management
Home Security & CCTV Installation Cost in Dubai 2026: Smart-Home Setup Guide
CCTV, smart locks and home automation are now standard fit-outs in Dubai, not luxuries. This 2026 guide breaks down real...
Golden Visa
UAE Residence Visa Renewal 2026: Step-by-Step Process, Cost & Overstay Fines
Renewing a UAE residence visa in 2026 means a medical fitness test, Emirates ID, mandatory health insurance and a fresh...
Legal
POA for Selling Property in Dubai 2026: Sell Remotely with Power of Attorney
You can sell a Dubai property without flying in by granting a sale-specific power of attorney to a trusted person. This...
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