Dubai property news & investment insights. Page 9
Page 9 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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Legal & Finance
Property Transfer with Mortgage in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide
Selling a mortgaged home in Dubai carries a 4% transfer fee. Switching banks costs 0.25% DLD mortgage registration on the new loan, plus bank fees.
Market Insights
Real Estate Management Dubai | Property Management 2026
Professional property managers in Dubai handle tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, Ejari registration and financial reports, which suits overseas landlords.
Buying & Investing
Dubai Metro Real Estate Impact: Best Areas to Invest in 2026
Homes within a 15-minute walk of a Red Line station gained 26.7% in value from 2010 to 2022. The best stations to buy near, and the Blue Line planned for 2029.
Renting in Dubai
Dubai Expat Apartments: A Guide to Renting
H1 2026 asking rents for a Dubai Marina one-bedroom run AED 85,000 to 150,000 a year, while JVC, DSO and International City are cheaper for expats.
Buying & Investing
Home Loan in Dubai: Real Monthly Cost and Upfront Fees
A AED 1.2 million home loan over 25 years at 3.9% costs about AED 6,270 a month, but the real bill is higher. See the upfront fees and monthly extras to budget for.
Future & Innovation
Real Estate Tokenization Dubai: Transforming Luxury Investment with NFTs
Dubai was the first Middle East city to put title deeds on a blockchain, and tokenized property may reach nearly 7% of transactions by 2033.
Buying & Investing
Why Buying Through Real Estate Brokers in Dubai Is Safer
Dubai brokers must be RERA licensed, which gives buyers property verification, negotiation help and protection from scams and overpriced deals.
Market Insights
Buy an Apartment in Downtown Dubai: 2026 Prices and Costs
What a studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment costs in Downtown Dubai in 2026, plus gross yields of 5 to 6.5%, the fees and mortgage rules for foreigners, and the risks.
Market Insights
Dubai Property Market 2026: Why It’s a Smart Investment
Dubai recorded AED 419.9 billion in property transactions in the first half of 2026, about 3% below 2025, with prices about 3 to 4% lower year on year.
Renting in Dubai
Apartments for Rent in Dubai: Renting vs. Buying: What’s the Best Choice in 2026?
Renting suits stays of one to three years, while buying needs a 20% down payment and a 4% Dubai Land Department fee but builds equity.
Buying & Investing
How to Buy an Apartment in Downtown Dubai as a First-Time Buyer in 2026
With Dubai prices about 3 to 4% below a year earlier, 2026 gives first-time buyers more room to negotiate on a Downtown apartment. Steps cover financing and legal checks.
Legal & Finance
Ejari Dubai: Rights, Registration & Renting Guide
Ejari registration costs about AED 177.75 on the Dubai REST app and takes minutes. You need the certificate for DEWA, internet and phone, so confirm it before moving in.