UAE citizenship move is a ‘win-win’ situation for all, say expatriates

• Jan 30, 2021

Dubai: Expats working in certain sectors that have been opened for eligibility for UAE citizenship hailed the decision of the government on Saturday, saying the move will make residents even more comm...

What expats need to know about new inheritance laws

• Nov 15, 2020

This month, the UAE government announced new legislation for inheritance. Expatriates can now use the laws of their own country or nationality to deal with their personal estate. Previously, unless of...

Why you need a conveyancing lawyer when buying UAE property

• Nov 15, 2020

Buying a property, especially in a foreign country, is undoubtedly exciting. Unfortunately, it is also rife with risk. Language and cultural barriers can also lead to misunderstandings. It is therefor...

Dubai Land Department clarifies process and cost involved in rental dispute cases

• Aug 19, 2020

Data from prospectus with Dubai’s planned offering of bonds, Islamic securities

• Sep 01, 2020

Dubai skyline, showing Burj Khalifa, currently the world's tallest man-made structure: A prospectus that accompanied Dubai’s planned offering of bonds and Islamic securities on Monday showed the gover...

Time to buy? Distress sales plague Dubai property market hit by COVID-19

• Apr 01, 2020

By Staff Writer, ZAWYADubai is seeing an increase in distressed property sales as disruptions to business owing to the coronavirus pandemic have put home owners out of jobs or on unpaid leave. Ow...

Dubai realty market: Off-plan sales positive despite pandemic apprehensions

• Apr 30, 2020

Like other sectors, the real estate sector too is suffering from loss of income streamBy Hina Navin, Thomson Reuters Projects NewsLike almost every industry, Dubai real estate market is also affe...

Buy Dubai house, get free trade licence

• Jan 23, 2019

Emaar, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre launch 200 units in Dubai Hills Estate.You can now buy a home in Dubai and get a trade licence free with it.Emaar in partnership with the Dubai Multi Commodities ...

Dubai’s premium penthouses: who’s buying?

• Jun 20, 2018

The sale of ultra-premium penthouses in Dubai has been on the rise over the past few years.Two of the most expensive units were sold last year — a 29,800-sq-ft penthouse at One Palm by Omniyat for Dh1...

Buy Dubai house, get free trade licence

• Jan 31, 2019

You can now buy a home in Dubai and get a trade licence free with it.Emaar in partnership with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has launched 184 units in an under-construction building in Dubai Hill...

UAE proves to be beneficial for expats planning to retire in the country

• Nov 13, 2018

With the introduction of several new reforms and the recently announced retirement law, the expat population now increasingly looks at the UAE as an attractive destination to work, live and ...

Where residents want to live

• Aug 24, 2017

How consumers benefit from a growing number of new communitiesResidents are becoming smarter consumers of real estate, utilising their money more efficiently when buying or leasing property. As severa...

Value offers and other property trends in 2019

• Jan 03, 2019

Here are five market trends of 2018 that will continue this yearIt was a year of competitive offers, attractive payment plans and budget-friendly rents. While property experts expect many of the 2018 ...

Dubai's tenants are becoming homeowners

• May 21, 2019

Dubai's tenants are becoming homeownersMore people buy homes to settle down in emirateThe shift in demand towards end users is becoming more and more apparent over the last few years, with an increasi...