Reading Time: 3 minutes Dubai has a new rulebook for shared housing, and it’s not a minor update. Law No. 4 of 2026 brings bed-space rentals, subdivided apartments, and informal co-living arrangements — much of it previously run through WhatsApp groups and verbal agreements…
Reading Time: 4 minutes JVC is not the flashiest address in Dubai. There aren’t beaches, canals or huge landmark towers or malls but what it does have is the deepest transaction volume of any residential community in the emirate, and that tells you more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes They Valley was a huge deal when it was first launched. Emaar went hard in their marketing after they launched The Valley back in 2019 as a family-oriented master community, and in now 2026 it is finally hitting its stride….
Reading Time: 3 minutes What Is Dubai’s Flexi Rent Scheme? Dubai’s rental market has always run on cheques, one, two, sometimes four to six to twelve post-dated cheques handed over upfront before you get the keys. For many families, that is three to six…
Reading Time: 5 minutes With heated rental discussion happening around Dubai during these summer months and as we head into renewal season, we thought it would be helpful to put together a helpful guide on how to renegotiate your rental contract with your landlord…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Eid Al Adha 2026 lands on Wednesday 27 May, with Arafat Day the day before, which means a six-day break stretching all the way through to Sunday 31 May for most private sector families. That is a long stretch of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Something interesting is happening in Dubai’s rental market. Google searches for “studio for rent in Dubai” hit 50,000 searches per month over the last 12 months — a 900% year-on-year jump, according to Google Keyword Planner data. “Studio apartment for…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The UAE is starting 2026 with a series of regulatory changes that will directly impact residents, families, businesses, and commuters. From school schedules and prayer timings to plastic bans, airport travel, taxes, and parking, these updates are practical, immediate, and…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Renewing a tenancy contract in Dubai is straightforward if you follow these official guidelines provided by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Ejari system. Let’s get into the breakdown of what to look out for. Step 1: Check Rental Increase…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Dubai’s real estate market is set for another transformation with the Smart Rental Index 2025 introduction by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This tool improves the previous RERA Rental Index and how rental values are determined, allowing landlords and tenants…
