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.
Buying Guide
How Long Does It Take to Sell Property in Dubai? 2026 Timelines by Scenario
A clean cash sale of a ready Dubai property can close in four to six weeks, but add a buyer mortgage, a seller mortgage...
Market Analysis
Dubai Property Prices Per Square Foot by Area 2026: The Full Data Table
Dubai's city-wide average hit AED 1,916 per square foot in the first half of 2026, but that single number hides a 10x-pl...
Market Analysis
Property Monitor in 2026: Login Changes, the Dubizzle Acquisition & Free Dubai Market Data Alternatives
Searching for Property Monitor and landing on a "no access" page? Here's what changed: the platform now lives at propert...
Buying Guide
Cluttons Dubai: What Happened to Cluttons Middle East — and Who to Use Instead (2026)
Searching for Cluttons in Dubai? The firm's entire Middle East business — including its Dubai office — was acquired by S...
Relocation
Moving to Dubai from Greece 2026: Property, Visa, Tax & Banking Guide
Greece taxes residents on worldwide income up to 44%, layers ENFIA on property and ties you in through the 183-day rule....
Property Management
Real Estate Marketing Agencies in Dubai 2026: Branding, Listings & Lead-Gen Compared
Choosing a real-estate marketing agency in Dubai is a six-figure decision. This B2B guide breaks down what agencies actu...
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...
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...
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...
Relocation
Moving to Dubai from Poland 2026: Property, Visa, Banking & Tax Guide
Leaving Poland for Dubai is as much a tax exercise as a logistics one. To keep a tax-free Dubai salary, you must cleanly...
Property Management
How to Vet a Dubai Property Management Company 2026: 12 Questions to Ask
Choosing a Dubai property manager is a due-diligence exercise, not a beauty contest. This 2026 checklist gives you the 1...
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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