If you are looking to buy your first property in Dubai, there is a specific government scheme that can materially change what you pay and how quickly you get access to new inventory. It is called the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, and it is...

Dubai has two palm shaped waterfront islands. One is Palm Jumeriah and other is Palm Jebel Ali., but they offer very different propositions for buyers and investors in 2026. Palm Jumeirah has been lived in for close to twenty years, with beach clubs, five-star...

Dubai property prices are sitting 60 to 80% above where they stood in 2021, and rents have climbed right alongside them. This single fact has quietly rewritten the buying vs renting in Dubai conversation for 2026. If you are an expat, a long-term resident,...

The Yard to Bring a New Retail Hub to Palm Jebel Ali Palm Jebel Ali is moving another step closer to becoming a fully functioning waterfront community with the announcement of The Yard, its first dedicated retail and lifestyle destination. Developed by Dubai Retail,...

Dubai is one of the best places in the world to invest in property. The rental returns are strong. There is no annual property tax. And the right home can even earn you long-term residency. Although the buying process is simple, from legal approvals...

Palm Jumeirah is Dubai’s most recognisable address: a man-made, palm-shaped island built by Nakheel that reaches into the Arabian Gulf off the Jumeirah coast. Shaped as a trunk, 16 fronds and an outer crescent breakwater, it holds luxury apartments along the trunk, signature villas...

5 Best Islands to Invest in Abu Dhabi in 2026 | Buyer Guide The biggest mistake investors make in Abu Dhabi isn’t choosing the wrong project. It’s choosing the wrong island. Unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi isn’t a single market. Each island has its own...

Jumeirah Beach Residence, almost always called JBR, is a beachfront community running along a 1.7-kilometre stretch of the Arabian Gulf on the seaward edge of Dubai Marina. Master-developed by Dubai Properties, it is made up of around 40 towers grouped into six clusters, with...

Business Bay is a central, mixed-use district built along the Dubai Water Canal, directly south of Downtown Dubai and next to DIFC. Master-developed by Dubai Properties as a new central business district, it now spans close to 47 million square feet and more than...

Downtown Dubai is a 500-acre mixed-use district developed by Emaar Properties around the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, one of the most visited places on earth. It sits on the inland side of Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), with DIFC...

Azizi Florence is a 30 million square foot master community in Um Fanain, Sharjah, by Azizi Developments. It holds 10,702 homes wrapped around a 1.6 million square foot central park. Townhouses open at AED 1.89M, villas at AED 3.35M, and a 30/70 payment plan...

Quick answer Choose a real estate agent in Dubai by verifying their BRN with RERA, confirming they close deals in your target community, and agreeing on the commission in writing before you sign Form F. Buyers usually pay 2% plus VAT on a sale...

Buying with cash gives you speed, lower paperwork, zero debt, and 3% to 5% price discounts. Financing through a UAE bank lets you hold liquid capital, leverage returns, and purchase multiple properties. Your decision hinges on whether you value zero debt or investment scale....

Dubai Marina is a man-made waterfront district built along a 3-kilometre canal on the Arabian Gulf coast, home to more than 200 residential towers and one of Dubai’s largest concentrations of high-rise apartments. It lies between Sheikh Zayed Road and the coastline, bordered by...

Key Takeaways Zero down payment property in Dubai is not permitted through a bank mortgage, because UAE Central Bank rules require a minimum buyer contribution on every financed purchase Genuine zero-deposit offers exist only through developer payment plans on selected off-plan projects, and remain...

Dubai Short Term Rental Guide 2026: Holiday Home Licence, Airbnb Rules and ROI Dubai short-term rental activity has moved from a loosely policed side market into one of the emirate’s most structured property segments. With tourist arrivals passing 17 million in 2025 and a...

The Danube 1% payment plan is the structure that made off-plan property in Dubai reachable for salaried employees. Introduced by Danube Properties in 2014, it replaces large milestone payments with a small, predictable monthly instalment. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a salaried resident...

The Danube Deal of the Decade is a three days developer offer running across 37 Danube Properties towers in Dubai on 7,8 and 9 September 2026. Buyers pay 20% of the property value plus the 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) registration fee, and 10%...

The Dubai real estate market forecast 2027 hinges on a single tension: a record pipeline of new homes arriving into a market that has spent three years absorbing demand faster than developers could build. The short answer is that most institutional analysts expect selective,...

Dubai has become one of the most accessible property markets in the world for international investors, yet many buyers still struggle to understand a distinction that shapes every purchase decision: the difference between freehold and leasehold ownership. This distinction determines who holds the title,...

Cash flow is the most important metric for any property investor. While seeing your property increase in value over time is great, it is the monthly rental income that actually pays your bills, covers your mortgage, and builds your passive wealth. For property investors...

Dubai has become one of the most searched property markets in the world. It has also become one of the most misunderstood. Between tax-free headlines, Golden Visa buzz, and off-plan payment plans, first-time buyers are often left with more questions than answers To give...

Dubai’s skyline is in a state of perpetual evolution. From luxury waterfront towers on Dubai Islands to family-friendly green master communities in Dubai Hills Estate and Emaar South, the city’s off-plan property sector remains one of the most attractive real estate markets in the...

Choosing between an apartment, a villa, and a townhouse is the single most important decision you will make in Dubai’s property market, and it shapes everything that follows: how much capital you need, what return you earn, how quickly you can sell, and how...

RERA Regulations Dubai: Buyer and Landlord Guide Home› Blog› RERA Regulations Dubai RERA Dubai Real Estate Tenancy Law Off-Plan Ejari Buyer Guide By First Stone Real Estate Updated 12 Aug 2026 ~18 min read What Is the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)? RERA stands...

Escrow Accounts in Dubai: A Complete Guide for Property Buyers Quick Answer: Escrow accounts are essential for protecting off-plan property buyers in Dubai. Governed by RERA and Law No. 8 of 2007, these accounts ensure buyer payments are held by a neutral trustee and...

5 Best Islands to Invest in Abu Dhabi in 2026 | Buyer Guide The biggest mistake investors make in Abu Dhabi isn’t choosing the wrong project. It’s choosing the wrong island. Unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi isn’t a single market. Each island has its own...

A Dubai Invite: Become a City Ambassador and Claim Up to AED 3,000 in Rewards Home › A Dubai Invite Quick Answer A Dubai Invite is a free rewards programme from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. UAE residents and citizens aged 18 or...

Dubai Golden Visa Through Property Investment: 2026 Guide Home › Dubai Golden Visa › Property Investment Guide 2026 ⚡ Quick Answer To obtain a Dubai Golden Visa through property investment, you must own UAE real estate with a total value of at least AED...

Home›Blogs›Off-Plan Payment Plans in Dubai Quick answer Off-plan payment plans in Dubai let you buy a property that is still under construction and spread the cost over months or years instead of paying everything at once. The most common structures are the 1% monthly...

Soon to be launched — register your interest early Searching for the right Dubai off-plan property to invest in? Emaar Golf Trails has quickly become one of the most talked-about launches in the market. Set within the Emaar South district of Dubai South, the...

Off-Plan Investment By First Stone Real Estate • 9 July 2026 • 8 min read For decades, the journey between Abu Dhabi and Dubai was defined by the E11 highway — thousands of professionals making an exhausting 1.5 to 2-hour drive every single day,...

Home › Blogs › UAE Visa Rule Changes 2026 & Off Plan Property Trending News · UAE 2026 Updated: 7 July 2026 Read: 12 min By: First Stone Real Estate Investor & NRI focused ⚡ Quick Answer The UAE introduced six major visa rule...

Sold Out Before Sunset: Al Ghadeer Gardens Phase 2 — First Stone Real Estate First Stone Real Estate Published by First Stone Real Estate 437 homes. A few hours. Over AED 1 billion gone. And 64% of the buyers were not even in the...

Off Plan Property by West F5 | 2026 Dubai Projects, Prices & Plans Home  /  Blogs  /  Off Plan Property by West F5 West F5 Developer Guide · Dubai 2026 Every live West F5 Development off plan project in Dubai — including the nature-inspired...

Off Plan Property by Union Properties | 2026 Dubai Projects, Prices & Plans Home  /  Blogs  /  Off Plan Property by Union Properties Union Properties Developer Guide · Dubai 2026 Every live Union Properties off plan project in Dubai — from the newly launched...

Off Plan Property by The Devmark Group | 2026 Dubai Projects, Prices & Plans Home  /  Blogs  /  Off Plan Property by The Devmark Group Devmark Group Investor Guide · Dubai 2026 Every live master-managed off plan project by The Devmark Group — from...

Off Plan Property by Taraf | 2026 Dubai & Abu Dhabi Projects, Prices & Plans Home  /  Blogs  /  Off Plan Property by Taraf Taraf Developer Guide · UAE 2026 Every live Taraf off plan project across Dubai and Abu Dhabi — from the...

Off Plan Property by Swank | 2026 MBR City Villas, Prices & Plans Home  /  Blogs  /  Off Plan Property by Swank Swank Developer Guide · Dubai 2026 Every live Swank Development off plan project in Dubai — from the Portuguese-inspired Lua Residences to...

Off Plan Property by Sobha Realty | The 2026 Quality & ROI Guide Home / Market Intelligence / Sobha Realty Dossier 2026 Developer Blueprint Off Plan Property by Sobha Realty The definitive guide to Dubai’s only fully backward-integrated developer. Explore zero-delay execution, flawless German-standard...

Off Plan Property by Sarena | The 2026 Boutique Investment Dossier Home  ›  Market Intelligence  ›  Sarena Developers 2026 Boutique Developer Dossier Off Plan Property by Sarena The definitive guide to Dubai’s rising boutique developer. Unpack the Sarena strategy: deep smart-home integration, highly exclusive...

Off Plan Property by Samana Developers | 2026 Dubai Projects, Prices & Plans Home  /  Blogs  /  Off Plan Property by Samana Developers Samana Developers Guide · Dubai 2026 Every live Samana Developers off plan project in Dubai — from the resort-style Mykonos to...

Home › Blogs › Off Plan Property by SAAS Properties SAAS Properties · Boutique Luxury Guide 2026 Updated: June 2026 Read: 11 min Developer: SAAS Properties Coverage: Abu Dhabi & Dubai By: First Stone Real Estate SAAS Properties has quietly become one of the...

Home›Blogs›Off Plan Property by Reportage Off Plan Property · Dubai & Abu Dhabi · 2026 Off Plan Property by Reportage: The 2026 Value-Investor Guide to Every Project, Price & Payment Plan Updated: June 2026 Read: 10 min Developer: Reportage Properties By: First Stone Real...

Home›Blogs›Off Plan Property by RAK Properties Off Plan Property · Ras Al Khaimah · 2026 Off Plan Property by RAK Properties: The 2026 Investor Guide to Mina Al Arab, Hayat Island & Every Project Updated: June 2026 Read: 10 min Developer: RAK Properties PJSC...