The Dubai villa and townhouse market in 2026 — the numbers, with sources
By Behnia Tavassoli · Veer & Sant Real Estate · Last verified: 8 September 2026 · Reviewed quarterly Dubai villa capital values are up 2% year on year. Apartments are down 3%. The wider residential market has fallen roughly 10% since late February 2026, and transaction volumes are down 29%. At the same time, villa […]
Which Dubai Developers Actually Hold Their Resale Value
Most buyers I meet spend months choosing a unit and about ten minutes thinking about how they will sell it. I understand why. The launch event is exciting, the payment plan looks manageable, and the exit feels like a problem for later. But the exit is the part that decides whether any of it worked. […]
Jumeirah Golf Estates – The Next Chapter: The Complete Investor Guide
A Dubai community that has delivered roughly 1,800 homes since 2009 has just announced plans for 12,345 more. Here is what that actually means for anyone thinking about buying. That opening comparison is the reason Jumeirah Golf Estates The Next Chapter deserves scrutiny rather than a skim. This is not a typical adjacent-plot extension. Launched […]
Dubai’s Shared Housing Law: Why Renting Out a Room Could Now Cost You AED 1 Million
Across Dubai, thousands of tenants collect rent every month from someone sleeping in the second bedroom of a flat they do not own. For many, that income covers a meaningful share of their own rent. From 26 August 2026, the arrangement stops being an informal side income and starts being a fineable offence, with the […]
Dubai Property Investment: Entry Prices and Rental Yields in 10 Communities
Ask two investors why they chose a particular Dubai community and you will often hear two entirely different answers. One bought where the ticket price was lowest. The other bought where the rental return looked strongest. Both were reading half the picture. A headline price tells you what it costs to get in. A yield […]
The Real Cost of Living in Dubai in 2026: A Complete Guide for Singles and Families
Figures reflect verified 2025–2026 data, compiled July 2026. All amounts are in UAE dirhams (AED). Costs vary by community, property type, school, transport choice and lifestyle. Ask ten people what it costs to live in Dubai and you will get ten different answers, most of them wrong in the same predictable ways. The viral “live […]
5 Things People Get Wrong About the UAE 5-Year Tourist Visa
The UAE’s 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa is one of the most talked-about travel documents in the region, and one of the most misunderstood. Social media posts trim the details down to a headline, and by the time the news reaches most travellers, half the “facts” are wrong. If you’re a frequent visitor, a business traveller, […]
Hudayriyat Island Villas, Townhouses & Mansions: The Complete 2026 Guide
A focused guide to standalone living on Abu Dhabi’s fastest-rising island, led by Hudayriyat Golf Estates, with Al Naseem, Nawayef and Bashayer. Hudayriyat Island has become the single most in-demand address in Abu Dhabi, leading the entire emirate on transaction value in Q1 2026. And while the headlines went to a sold-out apartment launch, the […]
Dubai Developers 2026: Which One Should You Buy From?
For years, the Dubai property question was simple: which neighbourhood? In 2026, with the largest single-year supply wave in over a decade landing on the market, the more valuable question has quietly changed. This guide makes the case that the developer behind your unit, their delivery record, community control and resale depth, is now the […]
Dubai Villa Price Per Square Foot: The Number That Quietly Costs Buyers Millions
Why the most-quoted figure in the villa market is also the most misleading, and how to read a villa’s real value in 2026. Almost every villa conversation I have starts the same way. Someone sends me two listings and asks, “This one is AED 2,100 a square foot and that one is AED 2,500, so […]