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9 min readOff-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai: Which Offers Better Value in 2026

If you are planning to buy in Dubai, you reach the same fork in the road most buyers face. Do you secure an off-plan unit and wait for handover, or do you buy a ready home and take control from day on...

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Emily Louise Wade

11 min readCommercial vs Residential Property Investments in Dubai (2026 Guide)

Are you aiming for a property that feels simple to lease and simple to sell, or do you want a lease that runs longer and can pay more, with tighter terms and stricter checks? Many investors in Dubai f...

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Jelena Stankovic

7 min readSafest City in the World 2025: What Sets It Apart & Why It Matters

When people talk about safety now, it usually comes from a personal place. Someone might recall a late walk home, or a moment when they looked around a public space and judged it by instinct. It happe...

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Madelyn Loupos

4 min readStandard Chartered Projects 5% GDP Growth for UAE in 2026, Backed by Real Estate

According to Standard Chartered, the UAE’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to expand by 5% in 2026, a steep climb from its earlier 4% projection. Dubai’s real estate market emerged as a criti...

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Vanmarc Montero

3 min readLand Banking in Dubai: A Capital Allocation Strategy for Patient, Asymmetric Returns

Land banking, by contrast as an investment strategy is usually a long time horizon, conviction-driven strategy. When executed properly, Dubai land banking strategy offers something rare in modern mark...

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Madelyn Loupos

12 min readTop Pros & Cons of Living in Bur Dubai (in 2026)

Bur Dubai attracts residents for a straightforward reason. It supports a convenient, central lifestyle without placing a premium “new Dubai” price level on every building. Even so, many buyers and ten...

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Sarah Layka

10 min readWhat to Know Before Securing a Mortgage in Dubai (2026 Guide)

Are you looking at a property in Dubai and thinking, “Should I take a mortgage, or will the process turn into a long, confusing file of bank requests?” That concern is fair. A mortgage here works well...

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Jelena Stankovic

3 min readDIFC Strengthens Family Wealth Support with New Advisory Committee

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is reinforcing its long-term focus on family businesses and private wealth with the formation of a Strategic Advisory Committee for the DIFC Family Weal...

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Driven | Forbes Global Properties

6 min readDWTC to Host 71 Events in H1 2026 Boosting Dubai’s Economy

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) reveals its exciting and action-packed H1 2026 events calendar, unveiling a significant line-up of 71 international conferences and exhibitions, all set to reflect the ...

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Driven | Forbes Global Properties

12 min readTop Pros & Cons of Living in Palm Jebel Ali (in 2026)

Are you looking at a waterfront address, but you also want room to grow into it, not just move in and feel boxed in? That is the main reason people keep asking about living in Palm Jebel Ali in 2026. ...

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Ahmed Omran

9 min readHow Your Credit Score Affects Mortgage Approval in Dubai (2026)

You can select the right area, shortlist suitable units, and even agree on a price. Yet many buyers still pause at one stage: bank approval. This hesitation is common in Dubai because a mortgage asses...

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Jelena Stankovic

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