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Dubai's shared housing law: Licensing details, requirements

Dubai Municipality is expected to announce the detailed requirements for licensing shared housing properties in September 2026, providing much-needed ....

Abu Dhabi rent rules could help tenants stay longer as

Tenants in Abu Dhabi could have more reason to remain in their homes for longer as rent restrictions limit landlords’ ability to increase ....

Dubai Completes 104 Real Estate Projects Worth Over AED 111

Dubai’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory during the first half of 2026, with 104 property projects completed at a ....

Abu Dhabi launches Dh1.75 million housing loan to build on

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new housing construction loan service that allows eligible Emiratis to build homes on subdivided agricultural land, ....

Dubai tenants using Smart Rental Index to negotiate rent

With the property market appearing to soften, there is increased use of the Smart Rental Index by Dubai tenants to negotiate lower rent. The index ....

MOHRE mandates free internet, 24-hour clinics and

As part of its efforts to increase living standards, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has provided the required regulations ....

Sharjah Executive Council Advances Housing and Farming

Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi chaired the Sharjah Executive Council meeting today. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi also attended this ....

Lost Your Job in Dubai? How to end your lease without heavy

I have read that losing your job is one of the most stressful experiences you can face, not only, but even more so when you are an expat and live in ....

Dubai Real Estate in 2026: Stability, Supply, and Smart

The property market is maturing now, after several years of frenetic pace. After years of double-digit jumps and fierce bidding wars, 2026 may ....

Dubai tenants get 1 month free rent, better deals as

In Dubai the real estate market is softening which helps the tenants because there are lots of new apartments being built and the rental market is ....

UAE employees demand higher housing, transport allowances

Workers in the UAE are pushing for more housing, transport and children’s school allowances and bonuses from employers in the wake of rent ....