2026

Okay, so you've made the decision that real estate in Dubai is the right investment avenue for you. You made the right call. Now it comes down to the dilemma that seems to stop all first time investors in their tracks - should I opt for a studio or a one bed? On the face of it, it appears quite straight forward. It’s not. Both strategies work. Both have advocates, both have fans. And given the pace at...

A straight-talking investment comparison  no fluff, just the numbers and the reality on the ground. Let me tell you something upfront, if you've been hesitant about investing in Dubai, it is time to put your gloves down because it's going to get rough! The real estate market here is quickly growing and becoming more popular while prices keep rising, thus, two areas to consider when investing are...

By Black Swan Real Estate | Business Bay, Dubai You found the property. You love it. The price works. And then someone mentions the "DLD fee"  and suddenly you're doing mental math you weren't prepared for. That 4% figure catches a lot of buyers off guard. It’s not that it’s kept secret it’s all pretty common but the problem is that no one bothers to explain it to you beforehand. Sure,...