Reading Time: 3 minutes The UAE is starting 2026 with a series of regulatory changes that will directly impact residents, families, businesses, and commuters. From school schedules and prayer timings to plastic bans, airport travel, taxes, and parking, these updates are practical, immediate, and…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Dubai’s fireworks displays are legendary and included in the top 10 fireworks displays in the world according to CNN. Dubai’s New Year’s Eve fireworks draw huge crowds, so planning your viewing spot matters. Here are 10 top places to watch…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Dubai’s rental market is entering a new era. Starting in 2026, the long-standing one-to-four cheque system will shift to monthly rent payments, enabled through Property Finder’s integration with Keyper. Keyper is a Dubai-based property management and rental platform that allows…
Reading Time: 2 minutes 1. What is Viewit? Viewit is the TikTok of real estate powered by AI, offering video-first property listings for sales, rentals, and holiday homes. 2. How is Viewit different from Bayut or Property Finder? Unlike portals that rely on static…
Reading Time: 3 minutes March 2025 recorded around 15,223 residential sale transactions totalling AED 47 billion in gross value (over AED 1.5 billion per day), the highest ever for the month of March and up around 11% compared to the same period in 2024….
Reading Time: 3 minutes Dubai’s real estate market is set to witness yet another shift as Damac Properties partner with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to launch home financing solution for off-plan properties. Usually, a property has to have an Oqood or a Title…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and increased devotion where Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset. In 2025, Ramadan in Dubai is expected to begin on Saturday,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes In a shift for the UAE real estate market, property buyers will now face higher upfront costs when purchasing properties. This change comes as banks in the UAE have stopped financing the 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fees and…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Dubai, known for its ambitious architectural marvels, is set to redefine urban mobility with its latest mega-project: The Loop. This groundbreaking 93-kilometer climate controlled urban highway aims to transform the city’s transportation landscape, promoting a healthier, more connected future for…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Dubai’s real estate market is set for another transformation with the Smart Rental Index 2025 introduction by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This tool improves the previous RERA Rental Index and how rental values are determined, allowing landlords and tenants…
