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Market Report · July 2026

Dubai Q3 2026: where prices are heading next.

Transaction volume hit AED 528B (≈ $143.8B) in 2025 and the first half of 2026 shows no slowdown. We break down the districts with the strongest momentum, the units outperforming on rent, and where we think supply will cool appreciation.

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Investor Guide

Ready vs off-plan: which pays more in 2026?

A side-by-side cash-flow and appreciation comparison of ready apartments versus off-plan payment plans.

8 min readAug 2026

Legal & Visa

Golden Visa 2026: property rules explained.

Who qualifies, how mortgage equity counts, what documents you need and the full processing timeline.

6 min readAug 2026

Lifestyle

Best family districts in Dubai right now.

Schools, parks, commute times and villa inventory across Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills and MBR City.

5 min readJul 2026

Market Report

Short-let yields: where the numbers actually land.

We analyse Airbnb-style occupancy, management fees and seasonality across Downtown, Marina and Palm.

9 min readJul 2026

Investor Guide

Mortgages for non-residents: what UAE banks want.

Loan-to-value limits, proof of income, country restrictions and rate comparisons across 8 lenders.

7 min readJun 2026

Lifestyle

Moving to Dubai: the property-first checklist.

Visa, Emirates ID, bank account, DEWA and Ejari — the complete sequence for relocating families.

6 min readJun 2026

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