Abu Dhabi rental index: How to check average rents before you rent

Renting in Abu Dhabi? See what homes cost by area

Use Abu Dhabi’s official rental map to compare prices and set your budget

Toyota building puts illegal partition rules in focus

Dubai tenants face scrutiny over illegal partitions after Toyota Building demolition

Toyota building demolition: What Dubai tenants need to know about partitions and eviction

Leaving a Dubai rental? Here’s how to cancel DEWA

How Dubai tenants can deactivate DEWA, settle bills and secure refunds

How to deactivate DEWA when moving out of a Dubai home

Could you soon pay Dubai rent in 12 instalments?

New DLD-backed service to reshape how residents budget and pay for Dubai housing

For tenants, the key attraction is that instead of needing to find a large annual rent payment upfront, eligible renters could potentially spread the cost across up to 12 months at zero interest.

Dubai rent: Who pays for repairs and damage?

Avoiding repair disputes in Dubai rentals through clear contracts and records

Dubai rental repairs: Who pays for maintenance and damage?

How Dubai residents can reduce DEWA bills this summer

Simple steps to lower cooling and water costs during Dubai’s hottest months

From adjusting AC settings to tracking water use, these simple steps can help households manage electricity and water consumption during the hotter months.

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

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

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

How expats can own property in Dubai’s freehold areas

Find out the benefits, prime locations, visa options, financing and the buying process

UAE: Foreign investors and expatriates can ully own property in prime Dubai freehold areas with benefits such as complete ownership, long-term investment potential, and access to financing options, including bank mortgages and developer payment plans.

New tenant credit screening service goes live in UAE

Consent-based UAE PASS service now available to help landlords vet prospective tenants

UAE's new tenant screening service is now live: How it affects landlords, tenants

Is your Dubai rent hiding a costly cooling bill?

Why the type of air conditioning can significantly impact your monthly housing costs

Cooling accounts for almost half of Dubai’s electricity demand, making it one of the biggest expenses to consider when renting.

What salary do you need for a UAE mortgage?

Mortgage eligibility, minimum salary, pre-approval and down payments, explained

Salary is one of the most important factors in mortgage approvals but as experts told Gulf News, a lower salary can sometimes outperform a higher one when it comes to getting approved.

Could Dubai's flexi rent ease the burden on tenants?

Monthly instalments replace bulky cheques as Dubai modernises rent payments

As demand for flexible rent surges across the emirate, the DLD's new framework gives landlords the tools and the incentive to make monthly payments the new standard.

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