Freehold vs leasehold in Dubai is the first structural question every foreign buyer needs answered correctly, before location, price or developer even enter the conversation — because it determines whether you actually own the property you are about to pay for. Dubai's real estate market is often described, correctly, as one of the most open in the world to foreign ownership. What gets lost in that...
Inheritance for foreign property owners in Dubai works very differently from what most buyers assume, and the difference matters far more than in most markets. Unlike some jurisdictions where courts simply have discretion over how a foreigner's estate is handled, Dubai's default position is explicit: without a registered will, UAE courts apply Sharia inheritance rules to your Dubai property, regardless of...
How a mortgage in Dubai for foreigners works as of 5 November 2026: Central Bank LTV limits, debt burden and tenor rules, EIBOR-based rates, DLD and bank fees, worked examples and the Golden Visa conditions for mortgaged property.
Dubai recorded AED 286.43 billion ($77.99 billion) in property sales across 79,229 transactions in the first half of 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data reported by Khaleej Times on 14 July 2026, after the DLD reported that total real estate transactions in Q1 2026 reached AED 252 billion ($68.62 billion), up 31% year-on-year. Later data are cooler: Savills counted about 34,500 residential...
Whether you’re planning to invest or find your perfect home in this vibrant city, Dubai’s property market offers opportunities for every budget from affordable options to ultra-luxury residences. To navigate this dynamic market with confidence, you need the right information on prices, prime locations, payment plans, and insider advice. That’s where Univest Group comes in. Our expert team...
Dubai’s apartment market kept accelerating into 2026, and buyers researching the dubai apartment price per square meter today need numbers that reflect where the market actually stands now — not where it stood a year ago. This guide replaces guesswork with figures drawn from Knight Frank’s Q1 2026 Dubai Residential Market Review, the Dubai Land Department’s own Q1 2026 transaction...
How off-plan property in Dubai works as of 5 November 2026: Oqood registration, escrow accounts, payment plans, DLD fees with worked arithmetic, default and refund rules, defect liability, resale and Golden Visa conditions.
Short answer: A ready below-market property is a completed, transferable unit offered below what comparable units in the same building recently sold for. The discount usually comes from one of four sources: a resale priced under recent Dubai Land Department (DLD) transactions in the same building, a distressed or mortgage-default sale, an off-plan resale by an early buyer, or an auction. In the first half...
Dubai is known worldwide for its iconic skyline, luxurious lifestyle, and world-class real estate. Among its many residential options, villa communities offer unmatched comfort, privacy, and sophistication. For those looking for the perfect villa, Uinvest Group guides you to the best property for purchase in Dubai. Why villa communities in Dubai are the best? Villas in Dubai provide a lifestyle...
Dubai has a reputation for ultra-luxury real estate, but the emirate also has a genuine affordable villa market — communities where freehold villas and townhouses start from around AED 1.1–1.65 million rather than the tens of millions associated with Palm Jumeirah or Emirates Hills. This guide covers where to actually find affordable villas in Dubai in 2026, what "affordable" really means in...
