Owning and renting a home in Dubai.
Practical guides from the team that runs holiday homes in Dubai every day: permits, costs, areas and what a home really earns.
Short-term or annual lease: an honest calculation for Dubai owners
Why "short-term pays twice as much" isn't true for every apartment, how to check yours in five minutes, and what 2026 changed.
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How to rent out an apartment short-term in Dubai legally
The DET holiday home permit: documents, fees from AED 370 a year, the Tourism Dirham, and whether to self-manage or use an operator.
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Dubai areas for holiday homes: where an apartment earns best
Marina and JBR, Downtown, JLT, JVC, Sports City, Sobha Hartland and Jumeirah — guests, seasons and a checklist before you buy.
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What it costs to own an apartment in Dubai
Service charge, DEWA, cooling, the DET permit and holiday-home running costs: who pays what on an annual lease and on short stays.
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Buying an apartment in Dubai as a foreigner: how the deal works
Freehold areas, ready vs off-plan, registration with the Dubai Land Department, and fees.
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The UAE Golden Visa through property
The ten-year residence visa for property owners: the main conditions and what to look out for.
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