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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

Any policies should be applied consistently and without discrimination. Getty Images

UAE Property: 'Can management company block tenant's guests from staying over?'

MoneyAugust 01, 2026

General view of Business Bay. Ordinary building materials are being rerouted and delayed across the region because usual shipping paths are no longer straightforward. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Could the Strait of Hormuz situation affect property prices?'

MoneyJune 12, 2026

Jeff and Ritch Briones live in Discovery Gardens with their children Juris, Olivia and Jian. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Family pays Dh60,000 for one-bedroom apartment in Discovery Gardens

UAEMay 17, 2026

Staybridge Suites is one of several hotels within Yas Plaza currently offering long-term stay deals. Photo: Yas Plaza Group

Between apartments? Long-term hotel deals in the UAE right now

LifestyleMay 11, 2026

Property owners wishing to sell should propose viewing slots, say, two evenings a week or one weekend morning rather than creating disruption for tenants. Getty Images

'Can a tenant legally prevent the owner from conducting viewings?’

MoneyMay 09, 2026

A total of 118,385 new rental contracts were recorded, alongside 135,607 renewals between January and March. The National

Dubai rents defy regional tensions as first quarter values reach $8.8bn

PropertyApril 19, 2026

A landlord selling a property in Dubai does not automatically give them the right to terminate your tenancy early. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Can I be forced out of my apartment before my lease ends?'

MoneyMarch 20, 2026

With fewer people required to be in the office five days a week, priorities have shifted. Getty Images

UAE Property: How is remote working changing where people choose to live?

MoneyFebruary 06, 2026

Dubai is changing into a long-term residential city, rather than a place for the purely transient. Jaime Puebla / The National

‘With prices increasing, how can we stay long-term in Dubai?’

MoneyFebruary 03, 2026

The current Dubai property market is in a mature phase and rewards selectivity, patience and realism rather than urgency. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE Property: ‘Is it too late to get into the Dubai housing market?’

MoneyJanuary 17, 2026

Areas with established demand, infrastructure and employment drivers tend to perform more predictably across market cycles. Antonie Robertson/The National

‘I feel forced to buy a home due to the fear of missing out’

MoneyJanuary 09, 2026

Beachfront villas in the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Property values have increased across popular central locations. AFP

Have some home buyers been priced out of Dubai property market?

PropertyJanuary 04, 2026

Established areas such as Dubai Marina remain perennial favourites among home buyers. Bloomberg

UAE Property: ‘Which Dubai communities should first-time buyers focus on?’

MoneyJanuary 03, 2026

The obligation to pay service charges applies once a person obtains possession of their property, not before. Getty Images

‘Can I be charged service fees for an off-plan unit?’

MoneyDecember 28, 2025

Tenants must allow the landlord access to the property for selling, provided the visits are by prior agreement and at reasonable times. Getty Images

UAE Property: ‘Can I ask for reasonable advance notice for viewings?’

MoneyDecember 20, 2025

All across the UAE, air conditioning is considered an essential service. Getty Images

‘Is my landlord allowed to wait until summer to repair my aircon?'

MoneyDecember 12, 2025

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