Dubai property news & investment insights. Page 8
Page 8 of 9. Insights, guides, and market commentary on buying, selling, renting, and living in Dubai, from the Splendor Real Estate Brokerage team.
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Property Guides
Home Renovation in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
A Dubai renovation needs Dubai Municipality approval, which can take 1 to 3 weeks. A kitchen remodel costs AED 40,000 to 80,000 and a full flat takes 2 to 4 months.
Legal & Finance
Homeowners Insurance in UAE: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
Home insurance is not required by UAE law, but a mortgage lender will require building cover, with premiums starting at about 0.1% of rebuild value a year.
Renting in Dubai
Hidden Costs of Renting in Dubai: Fees, Utilities, Upkeep
Beyond rent, a Dubai tenant pays an agency fee, Ejari, a DEWA deposit, the housing fee, cooling and repairs. A large family home costs most in utilities and upkeep.
Legal & Finance
Types of Residence Visa in Dubai: Eligibility, Duration and Cost
Dubai residence visas run 2 to 3 years for standard permits, up to 5 for the Green Visa and 10 for the Golden Visa, each with its own eligibility rules.
Legal & Finance
UAE Working Hours Law: Hours, Overtime and Labour Rules
UAE employees work up to 8 hours a day or 48 a week, with overtime capped at 2 hours a day. The law also sets gratuity, probation, notice and MOHRE dispute rules.
Lifestyle & Communities
Dubai Museum of the Future Guide: Exhibits, Tickets and Visiting Tips
The Museum of the Future is closed for an exhibition overhaul and is due to reopen in Q1 2027 with Mission 2071. This guide covers exhibits and pre-closure ticket prices.
Lifestyle & Communities
Living in Downtown Dubai: A Day in the Life | Residency & Investment Insights
A day in Downtown Dubai from morning at Burj Park to the fountain show, plus what residents and investors should know, including 4% to 6% rental yields.
Market Insights
Dubai Safe Haven Investment: Why Dubai Is the Global Safe Haven for Wealth in 2026
Dubai combines zero personal income tax, a dollar-pegged dirham and higher rental yields, though 2026's regional conflict disrupted buyer confidence for several weeks.
Buying & Investing
Buy Dubai Property Online: A Remote Guide for Global Investors
Foreigners can buy Dubai property from abroad using e-signatures and a power of attorney. Non-residents can usually finance up to 50% and pay a 4% DLD fee.
Buying & Investing
Buy Dubai Property in Cryptocurrency: Crypto to Keys Guide
Crypto buyers in Dubai pay through a regulated intermediary that converts to AED, and the title deed is still registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Renting in Dubai
Dubai Rent Increase Notice Period: 90 Days and the Caps
A Dubai landlord can raise rent only at renewal, with 90 days' written notice, and only within the RERA index caps of 0% to 20%. Late notice keeps the rent as it is.
Lifestyle & Communities
Dubai Theme Parks in 2026: What to Visit and How to Plan
Dubai Parks and Resorts is due to reopen on 7 October after a six-month closure, and indoor options like IMG Worlds of Adventure suit the summer heat.