The Guide

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

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...


March 30, 2017
Property Viewing in Dubai and What to Check Before Renting

Finding a nice property that matches your budget and preference is surely relieving. However, in...


March 25, 2017
Clean Up Your Act and Recycle in Dubai

 You don’t need to be a tree hugger to feel a slight guilt each time...


March 12, 2017
Smart Homes Are For Everyone

 You don’t have to be tech-savvy or spend $100 million like Bill Gates famously did...


February 19, 2017
6 Things You MUST Do Before Moving Out

Moving can be hectic and stressful. In the midst of your moving frenzy, you might...