The Guide

All the essentials and need-to-knows in the UAE to make life easier for both residents and visitors.

April 3, 2019
Moving to Dubai from the US: All you need to know

Americans will find it easy to settle in this liberal cityThinking about moving to Dubai...


April 2, 2019
Community Guides – Dubai like you’ve never seen it before

Get the lowdown on Dubai’s neighbourhoods: updated prices, rents, yields, maps, customised videos, behind-the-scenes photos...


March 24, 2019
Moving to Dubai from India: All you need to know

Dubai is a lively city known for its huge buildings and great lifestyle. It’s a...


March 13, 2019
New vs. Established Communities: Where to Invest — by Jessica Horie

The handover of new projects is affecting sales and rental values in more established communities.Jessica...


March 10, 2019
UAE landlords have never been more flexible

Dubai apartments’ asking rents have dropped almost -30% in the last 2 yearsThis is arguably...


February 27, 2019
Dubai may see handover of 47,500 homes in 2019

Total residential supply for 2018 amounted to 21,014 unitsResearch by Property Finder has found that...


February 4, 2019
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Off-Plan vs. Secondary Markets — by Rabiah Shaikh

The pros and cons of investing in Dubai’s off-plan and secondary property markets.A real estate...


January 16, 2019
Property 101: Guide to buying in Abu Dhabi

What should you know about buying property in the UAE’s capital? It’s easier than you...


November 26, 2018
7 Crucial Steps When Taking in a New Tenant

Even if you are incredibly busy, even if you feel you don’t have the resources...


November 20, 2018
What can we expect as we look towards 2019?

As we are closing out 2018, we will see a lot of commentary when it...