Real estate investment in Dubai: guides and advice
Dubai Golden Visa through property: 2026 requirements
AED 2 million of certified value, mortgages, off-plan and joint ownership: what really matters to obtain the 10-year residency.
Financing · 5 min · 28 Oct 2026Mortgages in Dubai for non-residents
Central Bank caps, bank practice for non-residents, rates, fees and the pitfalls of financing off-plan.
Prices · 5 min · 28 Oct 2026Dubai property prices per square metre in 2026
Average prices per sq ft and per m², gaps between areas and a method to read a listing without getting it wrong.
Market · 5 min · 28 Oct 2026Dubai property market in 2026: what the figures say
Sales, prices, rents, rates and future supply: a sourced overview and what it changes for an investor.
Rental · 5 min · 28 Oct 2026Short-term rental in Dubai: permit and rules
Holiday homes, DET (formerly DTCM), Tourism Dirham, building approval and an honest comparison with long-term letting.
Buying remotely · 5 min · 28 Oct 2026Power of attorney to buy in Dubai remotely
When a POA is needed, what the Dubai Land Department has required since 2025 and how to avoid mistakes.
Comparison · 8 min · 28 Sept 2026Dubai or Bali: which property market should you choose?
Ownership, type of rental, personal use, resale: two markets, two investment logics.
Tax · 9 min · 11 Sept 2026Investing in Dubai from France
Investing in Dubai from France is legally possible, but the “zero tax” argument is too simplistic.
Tax · 8 min · 11 Sept 2026Investing in Dubai from Belgium
A Belgian resident can buy an apartment in Dubai without becoming a UAE resident — the real issue is the quality of the property and the tax treatment in Belgium.
Tax · 8 min · 11 Sept 2026Investing in Dubai from Switzerland
For a Swiss resident, the analysis must connect ownership in Dubai, the tax treaty, the cantonal tax return and currency risk.
Tax · 9 min · 11 Sept 2026Investing in Dubai from Luxembourg
Possible remotely, but taxation is not just about the absence of personal income tax in the UAE — the case of cross-border workers is a special one.
Tax · 9 min · 11 Sept 2026Investing in Dubai from Canada (Quebec)
A Canadian or Quebec resident must factor foreign income, capital gains, tax filings and CAD/AED risk into their property project in Dubai.
Buying remotely · 9 min · 11 Sept 2026Investing in Dubai from Senegal
The economic ties between Senegal and the UAE make exchanges easier, but the CFA franc/AED transfer, taxation and the visa must each be checked separately.
Off-plan · 8 min · 9 Sept 2026Buying off-plan in Dubai: risks, checks and method
An escrow account and a big-name developer are not enough. Here are the checks to carry out before any off-plan reservation.
Yield · 7 min · 8 Sept 2026Rental yield in Dubai: calculate the net figure, not the brochure's
A yield quoted without a comparable rent, without charges and without vacancy assumptions is worth almost nothing.
Neighbourhoods · 8 min · 7 Sept 2026Where to invest in Dubai: choosing a neighbourhood to fit your strategy
There is no such thing as the “best neighbourhood”. The right micro-location depends on the tenant, the budget and the exit scenario.
Costs · 7 min · 6 Sept 2026Property purchase costs in Dubai: building the total budget
4% registration with the Dubai Land Department, financing, furnishing, reserve — the real budget always exceeds the listed price.
Buying remotely · 8 min · 5 Sept 2026Buying a property in Dubai from abroad
Buying remotely is possible. Buying without checking the project, the unit and the contract is not.