Guides & updates
Buying Property in Dubai: A Legal Due Diligence Guide for 2026
A practical look at the legal steps, documents, and pitfalls involved in purchasing property in Dubai in 2026, and how professional due diligence protects your investment.
Selling Property in Dubai as a Foreign Owner: 2026 Legal Guide
A practical legal guide for foreign owners selling property in Dubai in 2026, covering NOCs, mortgage clearance, DLD fees, tax treatment and repatriating sale proceeds.
Dubai Property Auctions and Foreclosures: A 2026 Legal Guide for Buyers
Foreclosed and bank-auctioned units in Dubai can sell well below market value, but the legal process is unlike a standard resale. Here is what buyers need to check before bidding.
Divorce and Property Division in Dubai: A 2026 Legal Guide for Foreign Owners
How Dubai handles the division of jointly owned real estate when a marriage ends, and what foreign owners should arrange in advance to protect their share.
Holiday Home Rental Licensing in Dubai: A 2026 Legal Guide for Property Owners
Short-term letting in Dubai now runs on a formal DET licensing framework. Here is how holiday home permits, fees and ROI compare to standard annual leasing in 2026.
Buying Dubai Property Through a Company in 2026: Setup, Banking and Compliance Guide
An increasing number of investors are registering companies to hold Dubai real estate rather than buying in their own name. Here is what the process actually involves in 2026.
Setting Up a Real Estate Company in Dubai: 2026 Licensing Guide
A practical legal guide to licensing a real estate brokerage, consultancy or property investment company in Dubai, including RERA registration, office rules, banking and VAT obligations.
Commercial Property Investment in Dubai: A 2026 Legal Guide for Investors
Buying offices, retail units or warehouses in Dubai involves different rules from residential purchases — here is what foreign investors need to know in 2026.
Property Inheritance in Dubai Without a Will: What Happens in 2026
If a Dubai property owner passes away without a registered will, the estate does not simply pass to the next of kin — it is frozen and processed through the courts under strict statutory rules. Here is what foreign owners need to know in 2026.