It's not always easy keeping on top of the fast-paced, shifting sands of Dubai's rental scene: from buildings being bought and sold, to your lease being renewed with a landlord demanding a hike from you by email with only 90 days to give a response, tenants, (and even many landlords), often have no idea of the officially government-sanctioned figures, down to the very last decimal point, determining...
by Black Swan
I'm going to be very honest. Most people who move to or invest in Dubai at the beginning: assume that buying a property, renting an apartment is simple. Get an agent, find a place, sign some documents. That's it. It isn't. The Dubai property market is fluid, multi-layered and self-governing. There are DLD registration costs, there's a need for an NOC and RERA rules, and mortgage criteria which are unique...
by Black Swan
Yes, absolutely legal, no residency visa required. Every foreigner, from whatever country, has the right to buy property in designated freehold areas of Dubai, using their valid passport alone. No visa is required in Dubai. No sponsor required. No previous governmental approval required. This right has been enforced by the law in Dubai since 2002 and is still effective today in 2026.If someone else has...
by Black Swan
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