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Expert guides and market know-how for buying, renting and investing in Dubai.

Owners Associations and Service Charges in DubaiGuides
22 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Owners Associations and Service Charges in Dubai

What an owners association does, how to read a service charge statement, what to do if you disagree, and why unpaid charges block a sale.

Off-Plan Handover Delays: Where You StandGuides
22 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Off-Plan Handover Delays: Where You Stand

What your contract says about late off-plan handover in Dubai, the grace period developers rely on, and what to do if your project is late.

Apartment Sizes in Dubai: What You Get for the MoneyGuides
21 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Apartment Sizes in Dubai: What You Get for the Money

Typical square footage for studios to three bedrooms in Dubai, why price per square foot is the comparison that works, and what the size figure includes.

DEWA and Chiller Charges in Dubai ExplainedGuides
21 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

DEWA and Chiller Charges in Dubai Explained

What DEWA and chiller charges cover, why chiller is often billed separately, what each costs monthly, and the question to ask before signing a tenancy.

Getting Your Deposit Back When You Move OutGuides
20 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Getting Your Deposit Back When You Move Out

What counts as fair wear and tear versus damage, what to photograph at move-in and move-out, and what to do if a deposit is withheld.

Renewing Your Tenancy in DubaiGuides
20 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Renewing Your Tenancy in Dubai

The 90 day notice rule, how much rent can legally rise under the RERA index, what to do if you disagree, and how to renew without friction.

Best Villa Communities in Dubai for FamiliesGuides
19 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Best Villa Communities in Dubai for Families

The villa communities families shortlist in Dubai, how the commutes compare, and the four things that actually decide it: school, drive, plot and finish.

Emaar Communities Compared: Where to BuyGuides
19 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Emaar Communities Compared: Where to Buy

Downtown, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, Emaar Beachfront, Creek Harbour and The Valley compared on price, purpose and what to watch out for.

Short-Term Rentals and Holiday Homes in DubaiGuides
18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Short-Term Rentals and Holiday Homes in Dubai

How short-term letting works in Dubai, the holiday home permit you need, the costs people forget, and whether it beats a long lease.

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