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Renting

All you need to know about renting property in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates, including guides and the latest costs

Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘Are there rules to limit arbitrary rent hikes in Dubai?’

MoneyOctober 03, 2025
Tecom is among the developers that plan to invest in developing Grade A office buildings to capitalise on rising demand. Photo: Tecom

'Does $525m Property Finder deal reduce brokers to mere order takers?'

MoneySeptember 27, 2025
The eviction of tenants for the landlord's personal use or property sale is tightly regulated in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘My landlord is threatening eviction if I don’t accept rent hike'

MoneySeptember 19, 2025
The moment you operate a business from home, you’re in licensing territory. Pawan Singh for The National

UAE Property: ‘Can I use my rental villa as a temporary office?’

MoneySeptember 13, 2025
Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah offers resort-style amenities, is fully freehold and free of major purchase barriers, according to Property Finder. Pawan Singh / The National

The best communities to consider for UAE’s first-time home buyers

PropertySeptember 06, 2025
The rental index in Dubai currently applies only to residential buildings. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘Can a landlord raise the rent in a building without a star rating?'

MoneySeptember 05, 2025
Every off-plan project in Dubai must have an escrow account that is approved by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Reuters

UAE Property: ‘How can I protect my off-plan investment in Dubai?’

MoneyAugust 30, 2025
Dubai’s tenancy laws are very clear and protect tenants from sudden or unfair increases in rent. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘Can my landlord increase the rent after renewing the lease?'

MoneyAugust 22, 2025
Check your rental contract as it is likely you will have to pay a penalty for breaking it early. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE Property: ‘Should I pay a penalty if I break my lease early?’

MoneyAugust 16, 2025
Dubai's property market is increasingly accessible for residents, especially first-time homeowners. Bloomberg

Why it’s easier now for Dubai tenants to become homeowners

MoneyAugust 13, 2025
Rent increases in Dubai are regulated through the Real Estate Regulatory Agency’s smart rental index. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘Are rent increases capped in Dubai?’

MoneyAugust 08, 2025
Dubai’s real estate market registered 90,337 new real estate units worth Dh151 billion during the first half of 2025, according to the Dubai Land Department. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai completes 24 real estate projects worth $1.2bn in H1 amid property boom

PropertyAugust 03, 2025
Luxury villas in Dubai recorded nearly 10 per cent annual gains in the second quarter of 2025. Bloomberg

UAE Property: ‘Is it a good time to buy off-plan in Dubai?'

MoneyAugust 02, 2025
Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah. The emirate is likely to become very popular with the arrival of the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in 2026/2027. Pawan Singh for The National

‘How can I improve summer occupancy in my RAK rental unit?’

MoneyJuly 25, 2025
A landlord must stipulate what a tenant needs to do at the end of the agreement to get the deposit back. Getty Images

UAE Property: ‘What deductions can my landlord make from the security deposit?’

MoneyJuly 19, 2025
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Renting vs buying in Abu Dhabi

NewsJuly 15, 2025
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