The Guide

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

October 31, 2018
Are UAE Banks Ready for the FINTECH Revolution? — Lukman Hajje

When is the last time you wrote a cheque? In many parts of the world,...


October 31, 2018
Opportunity Knocks for Investors: UAE Rental Yields Hold Strong

For investors focused on earning income rather than capital growth, rental yield is a crucial...


October 23, 2018
Tenancy contracts Abu Dhabi — How to Register for Tawtheeq

Registering tenancy contracts with Tawtheeq is mandatory in Abu Dhabi. Let’s find out more about...


September 26, 2018
Developers focus on lifestyle and entertainment for new projects

Property is more than just a roof over your head — it’s where you live....


September 4, 2018
New rent vs buy calculator from Property Finder

Is it cheaper to rent or buy your home? Property Finder has created a free...


August 14, 2018
Price trends to rent an apartment or villa in Dubai

DUBAI APARTMENTS FOR RENT Smack dab in the middle of the price ranking, JVT is...


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...