Insights

Notes from the market.

Methodology, market analysis, and direct answers to the questions UAE property buyers actually ask. Written in-house. Updated as the data changes.

Off-Plan Analysis

7 min read

Off-Plan vs Ready: What DLD Transaction Data Actually Shows

Off-plan in Dubai is often pitched as cheaper. Sometimes it is. Often it isn't. Here is what the public DLD transaction record tells us about the gap between launch pricing and the secondary market — and why it matters for your exit.

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Methodology

8 min read

The 7-Point Framework: How We Assess Dubai Off-Plan Projects

Every off-plan project we recommend is run through the same seven dimensions. Nothing is skipped. Here is the full framework, in order, and why each dimension matters more than the marketing.

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Financing

5 min read

Mortgage Rules for Non-Residents Buying in Dubai (2026)

Non-residents can finance Dubai property — but the rules differ from resident lending. Here is what the UAE Central Bank framework actually says, what the major banks accept, and the numbers that matter.

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