Dubai Property Market Research
Written by our advisory team from the market data we work with every day — yields, payment plans, escrow and asset-class comparisons for international investors.
Cost of Buying Property in Dubai: Fees & Charges Explained
The 4% DLD transfer fee, agency commission, mortgage and NOC charges, service charges — and the annual bills nobody mentions, priced end to end on an AED 2M apartment.
Off-Plan Property Investment Strategy in Dubai
Payment plans, developer track records, escrow protection and the exit that fits: how to buy off-plan in Dubai without carrying avoidable risk.
Top Investment Zones in Dubai: JVC vs Business Bay vs Dubai Hills
JVC, Business Bay and Dubai Hills compared on price per sq.ft, gross yield, tenant profile and exit liquidity — which zone answers the question your capital is asking.
Foreign Investor Guide to Dubai Real Estate & Golden Visa
Can a foreigner own property in Dubai, and does it earn residency? Freehold rules, the 0% tax position, the AED 2M Golden Visa route and the full process — remotely or in person.
Dubai Property Market Analysis & ROI Trends 2026
Where Dubai's 7–9% net returns actually come from in 2026: mid-market yield hubs versus prime waterfront addresses, and how off-plan fits a serious portfolio.
Top Areas with the Highest Rental Yields in Dubai
Dubai Marina at 8–10%, Business Bay at 6–9%, emerging districts from AED 800K — how the city's districts rank once service charges and vacancy are netted off.
Developer Payment Plans & Escrow Accounts in the UAE
How 10/90 to 60/40 payment plans work, what DLD escrow actually protects, and the checks to run before signing a developer SPA from abroad.
Commercial vs Residential Investment in Dubai: ROI Comparison
Yield, lease length, entry capital and exit liquidity compared — which asset class fits your portfolio, and which investor profile each one suits.