Roommates are allowed in some cases, but informal subletting, bed spaces and overcrowding can lead to penalties under the emirate’s updated regulations.

Apartment sharing in Dubai: What's allowed, what's not

Roommates allowed in Dubai, but only under strict shared housing permits

ADGM will rank brokers before your next property deal

Brokers will be assessed on transactions, professional training and customer reviews

ADGM launches broker rankings for property buyers and tenants

Dubai homebuyers gain more choice as supply rises

Prices and rents ease in Q2 but remain above last year as new supply increases

Dubai homebuyers get more choice as 24,800 new units enter the market

Modon property sales surge to Dh26 billion

Revenue rises 40% to Dh9.2 billion while backlog doubles to a record Dh65.4 billion

Modon H1 net profit reaches Dh2.2 billion after property sales hit Dh26 billion

Jeddah Tower on course to set tallest building record?

Construction advances on the 1km Saudi tower set to overtake Burj Khalifa

The Jeddah Economic City (JEC) Tower is racing to claim the crown as the tallest man-made structure on the planet, setting its sights on towering over Dubai's iconic 828-metre Burj Khalifa. Buckle up, skyscrapers watchers — this one's reaching beyond the clouds.

Emaar buyers can secure 50% financing early

ADCB offers renewable pre-approval and rates from 3.49% on Emaar homes

Emaar homebuyers can secure up to 50% financing before handover

Dubai renters get relief, property prices stay high

Residential sales slowed in Q2, but offices and industrial property stayed in demand

Dubai rents ease 6.2% while home prices stay above 2025 levels

Top 10 tallest under-construction skyscrapers in UAE

UAE extends its lead in the global race to build record-breaking towers

Superskyscrapers: Combo photo shows artists' impression of some of the upcoming supertall buildings under construction in the UAE (from left): The 131-storey Burj Azizi; Downtown Tower (part of the Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti); the 595-metre Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences in Business Bay; and Select Group's Six Senses project in Dubai Marina.

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Arif Developments honoured at Golden Excellence Awards

Arif Abdul Latif receives award from Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan for Kabbali Hills

Arif Developments honoured at 9th Golden Excellence Awards

UAE investors dominate Sharjah property market

Emiratis invest Dh14.9 billion as women and young buyers expand market participation

A statistical report released by the department showed that Emirati investors owned 22,599 properties during the period, with 9,655 investors contributing 50.6 per cent of the emirate's total real estate trading value of Dh29.5 billion.

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Imtiaz sells out Dh1.5-billion RAW District 2

Reinforces investor confidence in Dubai’s next gen of lifestyle-led mixed-use destinations

Imtiaz records another launch-day sell-out with Dh1.5-billion RAW District 2

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Rockhill launches affordable premium Ajman tower

Rockhill targets Dh1 billion revenue from four projects with in-house build and management

The Uruskhanov family at the launch of Rockhill Tower, the first of four planned Ajman developments

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