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Buying
Off-plan payment plans in Dubai, explained
What 60/40 actually means, when each payment falls due, and where your money sits until the building is finished.
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Off-plan payment plans in Dubai, explained
What 60/40 actually means, when each payment falls due, and where your money sits until the building is finished.
Buying
What you actually pay when you buy a home in Dubai
The price is only the start. The registration fee, agency fee, trustee costs and mortgage fees, in one list.
Living here
Property and the UAE Golden Visa: what qualifies
Owning property worth AED 2 million or more can lead to a ten-year residence visa. Here is how it works in practice.
Areas
Dubai Marina or Dubai Hills? Choosing where to live
Water and walkability, or gardens and schools. A plain comparison of two areas buyers ask us about every week.
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