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Ejari Registration in Dubai (2026): Documents, Fees, Steps and Renewal
Ejari makes your Dubai tenancy contract legally recognised and is needed for DEWA, visas and disputes. Here are the documents, the step-by-step Dubai REST process, fees, renewal and cancellation, and the common problems.
Dubai Apartment Prices by Area (October 2026): Studios, 1-Bed and 2-Bed From DLD Data
Median Dubai apartment prices by area from registered DLD sales: a 1-bed costs about AED 465,000 in International City, AED 1.1M in JVC, AED 1.9M in Business Bay and AED 3.4M on Palm Jumeirah. Full tables by budget.
Buying a Resale Property in Dubai (2026): Step-by-Step Process, Form F, Costs and Timeline
Buying a resale home in Dubai means Form F and a 10% deposit, mortgage approval, the developer NOC and transfer at a DLD trustee office. Here is every step, the buyer costs and how long it really takes.
How Much Mortgage Can I Get in Dubai? Salary, DBR and LTV Rules Explained (2026)
In Dubai you can borrow the lower of what the 50% debt burden ratio and the LTV cap allow. Here is how each rule works, a worked example on a AED 30,000 salary, the cash you need and how to borrow more.
Rent Increase Rules in Dubai (2026): Bands, 90-Day Notice and the Rental Index
Dubai landlords can only raise rent at renewal, with 90 days' notice, and only if the rent is more than 10% below the DLD index. Here are the increase bands, a worked example, how to check the index and what to do in a dispute.
How to Sell Off-Plan Property Before Handover in Dubai (2026): Rules, Costs and Profit
You can sell off-plan property in Dubai before handover by assigning your SPA, but developers set a minimum paid and charge an NOC fee. Here is the step-by-step process, every cost and a worked profit example.
Service Charges in Dubai (2026): What They Cover, Typical Rates and How to Check Them
Service charges in Dubai are annual per-sq-ft fees for shared areas, approved by RERA and paid by owners. Here is what they cover, typical rates, how to check them on the DLD index and how they change your net yield.
Snagging Inspection in Dubai (2026): Handover Checklist, Costs and Developer Duties
A snagging inspection finds defects in a new Dubai property before you take the keys. Here is where it fits in handover, a room-by-room checklist, what professional snagging costs and what developers must fix afterwards.
Cheapest Way to Rent in Dubai (2026): Every Upfront and Hidden Cost Compared
Renting in Dubai costs more than the rent. Here is every upfront and running cost compared, a worked example on a AED 100,000 apartment, how cheques change the price and seven ways to cut the cost.
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