The Guide

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

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...


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...