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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.
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Property Management
Dubai Property Valuation Cost 2026: When You Need One & How Banks Calculate
A valuation costs anywhere from a AED 2,500 bank mortgage fee to a AED 4,000 DLD certificate — and the figure that matte...
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Buying Guide
Real Estate Brokers vs Agencies in Dubai 2026: Who to Hire & What They Charge
In Dubai, "broker" and "agency" are not the same thing, and the distinction decides who is accountable for your deal. Th...
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Market Analysis
Dubai Rental Market Mid-2026 Report: Rents by Area, Heating vs Cooling
By mid-2026 Dubai's rental market has split in two: apartment rents softened roughly 6.7% from the winter peak — prime t...
RECD Living in Dubai
Property Management
Trakheesi & Holiday Home Permit Renewal in Dubai 2026: Costs & Process
Getting the permit was step one. Keeping it valid is what quietly trips up holiday-home operators. This guide covers the...
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Area Guide
Dubai Islands Area Guide 2026: Beaches, Developers, Prices & Investment
Nakheel's Dubai Islands is the five-island coastal masterplan that replaced the old Deira Islands. This 2026 area guide...
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Relocation
Best Dubai Bank Account by Salary Band 2026: Fees, Minimum Balance & Salary Transfer
Choosing a Dubai bank account is really a salary-band decision. Whether you earn AED 5,000 or AED 50,000+, the right acc...
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Property Management
Best Real Estate Agencies in Dubai 2026: Top Brokerages Compared
Dubai has thousands of RERA-licensed brokerages, but a handful dominate by scale, specialism and track record. This guid...
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Renting
Dubai Rent Cheques Explained 2026: 1 vs 4 vs 12 Cheques & Post-Dated Rules
In Dubai, annual rent is split into post-dated cheques — and the number you offer directly affects the price. Fewer cheq...
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Investment
Selling Overseas Property from Dubai 2026: Tax, FX & Repatriation by Country
Living in Dubai does not make your overseas property gain tax-free. The country where the property sits keeps the right...
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Market Analysis
What Is a Good Rental ROI in Dubai 2026? Yields by Property Type & Area
Before asking which Dubai area yields most, ask the more useful question: what counts as a good, average or poor rental...
RECD Living in Dubai
Property Management
Villa Landscaping & Pool Maintenance Cost in Dubai 2026: Monthly Budget Guide
Owning a Dubai villa with a garden and pool means two budgets: a one-time setup bill and an ongoing monthly one. This 20...
RECD Editorial
Renting
How Much Rent Can You Afford in Dubai 2026? Salary-to-Rent Ratio Guide
The "spend 30% of income on rent" rule breaks in Dubai because rent is annual, deposits are upfront and the housing fee,...
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