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: 4 minutes Whenever we pitch Viewit to customers, sometimes, there is a slight pause as to what we do exactly. Are we hosting 360° tours of listings, where users can virtually tour a property with a touch of a finger or click…
Dubai Moves to Monthly Rent Payments in 2026 — What It Means for Tenants, Landlords, and Investors
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: 3 minutes Overview Dubai Islands is Nakheel’s latest mega-development—a cluster of five interconnected man-made islands spanning 17 km² – equivalent to the size of 2,300 football pitches! These series of islands are going to reshape the northern coastline. This huge project combines…
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: 4 minutes Before you move-in to your new rental property, Dubai requires several upfront payments to secure the tenancy, activate utilities, and satisfy community rules. Plan these alongside your first rent cheque to avoid delays. Confirm each fee in your tenancy contract…
Reading Time: 3 minutes July 2025 at a glance While reading property monitor’s latest report, here are our main takeaways for July 2025; Off-plan vs ready: where demand concentrated Off-plan dominated 62.6% of July deals (12,595 Oqood registrations). Adjusting for some villa/townhouse titles issued…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Dubai is a city that has become a magnet for wealth from across the world. A tax free environment and buoyant economy have allowed investors to make a lot of money over the years and as such 65% of home…









