The Guide

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

August 9, 2018
All About Rent-to-Own Schemes in Dubai

Discover rent-to-own schemes in Dubai, offering flexible paths to homeownership in popular neighbourhoods.


May 24, 2018
With Big Data, everyone wants to know: Who uses what and is it legal?

This article originally appeared in Property Portal Watch, May 18th 2018By Paul Stewart-Smith, Chief Operating...


May 24, 2018
Should UAE residents focus on retirement or paying down their mortgage?

The National recently posed the question: Should UAE residents focus on retirement or paying down their...


March 14, 2018
5 things to ponder if you plan to borrow in 2018

Are you one of the increasing number of people in Dubai thinking about taking out...


January 11, 2018
Landlords: The good and the bad

This article was originally published in Propertyfinder Trends 2017, Vol 3.How to choose your landlord...


July 25, 2017
2017 UAE Real Estate Trends: Is The Convenience Of Serviced Apartments True?

This article was originally published in propertyfinder Trends Report 2017 – click here to read online (Adobe Flash required)...


May 11, 2017
Insider’s tip: to balcony or not to balcony?

A common misconception about apartments with balconies in Dubai is that they cost more than...


April 19, 2017
UAE safety ranking: The second safest country in the world

The UAE has been ranked the second safest country in the world by the World...


April 11, 2017
Infographic: The Dubai Metro Rent Map

Dubai’s population has been growing massively in the past 10 years. And naturally, such a...


April 6, 2017
House prices expected to rise ahead of Expo 2020

[This article was originally published in Khaleej Times]With Dubai house prices at around three-year lows...