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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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Dubai Life
Health Insurance for Freelancers in Dubai 2026: What You Actually Need
No employer means you sponsor your own health cover, and since 2025 it is legally tied to your visa. This guide breaks d...
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Legal
Property Transfer Tax & DLD Fees in Dubai 2026: What You Actually Pay
Dubai's "4% property transfer tax" is not a tax at all — it is a one-off DLD registration fee. The law splits it 2%/2% b...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Golden Visa
UAE Residence Visa Renewal 2026: Verified Fees, Grace Periods & Overstay Fines
Renewing a UAE residence visa in 2026 means a medical fitness test, Emirates ID, mandatory health insurance and a fresh...
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Area Guide
MBR City Master Plan 2026: Map, Districts, Villas & Completion Timeline
MBR City is not one community — it is a master district built from a dozen sub-communities, each with its own developer...
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