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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

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

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          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
          Abu Dhabi reintroduced an annual 5 per cent rent cap in 2016, applicable to apartments and villas across the capital. Ravindranath K / The National

          UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord increase my rent in Abu Dhabi by Dh15,000?'

          MoneyDecember 06, 2025
          A landlord who intends to sell their property or use it personally should send the tenant a 12-month eviction notice through notary public or registered mail. Getty Images

          ‘Can I be evicted if my home is switched to a short-term rental?'

          MoneyNovember 28, 2025
          Developers are beginning to install electric-vehicle charging points in some new master communities in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office

          UAE Property: ‘Will energy-efficient features increase my house’s resale value?’

          MoneyNovember 22, 2025
          If the townhouse lacks amenities or features, doesn't have a view, or has higher service charges than younger buildings, tenant demand will weaken. Antonie Robertson/The National

          ‘Why is my townhouse not renting out?’

          MoneyNovember 14, 2025
          Of the 152,402 units launched in Dubai so far this year, 89 per cent were apartments, according to an Allsopp & Allsopp report. Bloomberg

          Dubai’s new housing supply fails to keep pace with population growth

          PropertyNovember 08, 2025
          The tenant must ensure that the lease is registered on the Ejari portal in Dubai or relevant registry of tenancy contracts. Bloomberg

          UAE Property: ‘Can I avoid using an agent and deal with the landlord directly?’

          MoneyNovember 08, 2025
          Tenants can offer a slightly higher rent or security deposit in exchange for more cheques or monthly payments. Pawan Singh / The National

          ‘Are landlords allowed to demand a year's rent in one cheque?’

          MoneyOctober 31, 2025
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