Dubai property guides

Clear answers to the most common off-plan buying questions.

Guide · Payments2 Sep 2026

Paying after the keys: how post-handover plans work

What they are, when they make sense and what risks they carry. A guide to deciding with numbers, not with the brochure.

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Guide · Financing6 Sep 2026

Can you finance an off-plan home? Mortgages explained

Banks treat a property under construction differently. What to expect and how to prepare in time.

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Guide · Procedures10 Sep 2026

Oqood: the registration that makes your purchase official

What Oqood is, why it matters and what you need to register your unit.

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Guide · Costs14 Sep 2026

What an off-plan home really costs: DLD, fees and extras

The 4% fee is only one part. This guide helps you add up everything you will pay.

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Guide · Residency18 Sep 2026

Residency through property: the Golden Visa route

How property investment relates to long-term residency.

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Guide · Safety21 Sep 2026

Where your payments go: escrow, explained

Payments on an off-plan purchase go into a RERA-regulated account. What it means in practice.

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Guide · Handover24 Sep 2026

Handover day: how to inspect your unit

An orderly inspection on handover day saves you problems later.

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Guide · Selling27 Sep 2026

Selling your plan before completion: when it makes sense

Basic steps to assign your unit before you receive the keys.

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Guide · Compare1 Oct 2026

New-build or ready home? Choosing by goal

Each option has advantages and risks. It depends on your timeline, your capital and what you want.

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Guide · Areas6 Oct 2026

Choosing a neighbourhood: Dubai's off-plan areas side by side

How to compare Dubai areas according to your goal: living, renting or reselling.

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Guide · Investment12 Oct 2026

Rental yield without the jargon

Gross yield is a clue. Net yield is the one that counts.

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Guide · Developers18 Oct 2026

Five checks before trusting a developer

Five checks before signing with any developer.

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