When most people think about buying in Dubai, they think off-plan. New launches, glossy brochures, payment plans. And off-plan absolutely has its place. But right now, some of the smartest buys in the market aren't new at all. They're resales. Here's why the secondary market deserves a serious look in 2026. The softening nobody's talking about While off-plan demand has stayed strong,...
Every few months someone declares the Dubai property market is about to crash. And every few months, it doesn't. So let's put the noise aside and look at what the first half of 2026 actually told us. The short version: the market isn't retreating. It's rotating. The headline numbers The first half of 2026 closed strong, with 86,005 transactions worth AED 286.43 billion. That's a serious amount of...
For the first time in three years, tenants have real negotiating power. Here is how to use it. If a rent increase has just landed in your inbox alongside your renewal notice, take a breath before you panic or start packing boxes. For the first time in three years, Dubai tenants have real negotiating power. The problem is that most people have no idea how to use it. Here is what has changed,...
It's the question almost every Dubai resident asks at some point: do I keep renting, or is it time to buy? It's also the question most people answer with their gut instead of the numbers. They hear "rent is dead money" from one friend and "never buy in a market like this" from another, and end up doing nothing for another year. Meanwhile the maths quietly moves against them. So let's strip out the...
In Dubai's rental market, most tenants think the power sits entirely with the landlord. You find a place, you hope you get it, you sign what you're given. But here's what people miss: good tenants are in demand. Landlords talk to each other, agents remember who was easy to deal with, and the renter with a strong reputation gets the better unit, the smoother renewal, and sometimes the better price. In a...
The UAE property market has entered a phase of cooling, yet recent analyses indicate that developers are more resilient and robust than in previous cycles. As the managing director of Liv Squared Properties, I want to share my insights into what this means for buyers, sellers, and investors in Dubai. Understanding The Market Landscape Recent reports highlight a shift in the UAE real estate...
In this bustling melting pot we call Dubai, a place where the skyline is for ever changing and the real estate market is one of the most complex in the world, the role of a real estate broker is crucial. As the bridge between buyers, sellers, and investors, brokers play a vital role in facilitating all transactions and guiding their clients through one of the most important decisions of their lives. But...
With Dubai continuing to attract international investors, one question keeps coming up 'can I get a mortgage in the UAE if I don’t live there?' The short answer is yes, but like most things in property, the detail matter! If you’re based overseas but looking to invest in Dubai, it’s absolutely possible to secure financing through local UAE banks. Non-residents are eligible for mortgages and can...
