Buying your first home in Dubai is now easier - the First-Time Home Buyer Programme offers exclusive benefits, from discounts to flexible payment plans.

How first-time buyers in Dubai can get special perks

Priority access and flexible payment plans from leading developers like Emaar and Nakheel

Why your Dewa bill stayed high while you were away

Find out what causes it and how to monitor and reduce your consumption while away

From standby appliances to fixed fees, here’s what keeps your DEWA bill high when you’re not home and how to manage it better.

Why Dubai residents love living in JVC

JVC residents reveal to Gulf News how much they pay in rent and why it’s a top choice

Explore life in JVC, Dubai — from affordable rents and green spaces to local shops and great connectivity, learn why residents love calling it home.

Debt cleared, case still open? What to do next

A UAE resident settled a rental dispute in 2023 but the case still appears active

A UAE resident settled a rental dispute over a year ago but found the case remains active, affecting car registration and possibly accruing penalties.

Dubai rents finally cooling? What’s cheaper, what’s not

Short-term rentals stay hot, long-term rents cool as new supply hits Dubai market

With more than 72,000 new homes expected to enter the market this year, tenants now have greater choice and better flexibility.

Affordable rent for bachelors and newcomers in the UAE

Discover the best neighborhoods in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman offering cheap studio rentals

Where bachelors and newcomers can find affordable rent in the UAE — and why location matters.

Is your rent increase legal? Here's how to check it

Use the Rental Index Calculator to see if your landlord can legally raise your rent

Wondering if you're overpaying rent in Dubai? Use the Rental Index Calculator tool to compare your rent with market rates in your area.

How to know if your rent increase is fair in Dubai

The Smart Rental Index helps you check fair rental value using AI and building data

Wondering if your rent increase is justified? Dubai’s Smart Rental Index evaluates every residential building’s design, maintenance, and facilities to determine a fair market rent.

Residents speak out against overcrowded rooms in Dubai

Overcrowded rooms, filthy common areas, and safety risks spark alarm among JBR residents

JBR Jumeirah beach residence property

What Dubai renters must know about illegal partitions

Understand rental rules, landlord-tenant rights, and safety requirements

Dubai Municipality has launched inspections in Barsha, Satwa, Rigga, and Deira to target illegal partitions and overcrowded housing in shared rentals.

Disneyland dream drives up Abu Dhabi property prospects

Investor focus sharpens on Yas, Reem and Hudayriyat as tourism and infrastructure align

The announcement of Disney’s first theme park and resort in the Middle East set to open on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has generated excitement not only among UAE residents but also Disney fans around the world. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will become Disney’s seventh global destination, joining its existing parks in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Dubai's hottest property picks for April revealed

From studios to villas, here's what buyers, renters were looking for last month in Dubai

Apartments led the way, especially studios and one-bedroom units, which together accounted for more than two-thirds of all sales.

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