2026

The Dubai Metro Blue Line could change how buyers and tenants assess Dubai Creek Harbour. For people drawn to a waterfront address, the prospect of a rail connection adds another consideration to the familiar questions of views, layouts, amenities and price. Arabian Business has highlighted the potential impact on Dubai Creek Harbour, citing Allsopp & Allsopp’s analysis of the opportunities...

Ras Al Khaimah waterfront property is attracting attention from buyers exploring coastal homes and off-plan developments in the UAE. Arabian Business reports that Al Marjan Island accounted for 64.4% of Bayut’s off-plan apartment views in the emirate. Separate coverage of the same Bayut analysis identifies the study period as March to August 2026. This is a measure of online buyer interest, rather...

The Dubai Fourth Corridor is a planned 80km road connection that puts transport infrastructure back in the spotlight for homebuyers and investors. Linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi through Dubai, it is designed to improve inter-emirate movement and relieve pressure on existing roads. Gulf News For anyone comparing homes, the useful question is how future connectivity could affect everyday life. At Falcon...

Indian investors haven't just joined the Dubai real estate market — they've come to lead it. Indians accounted for 20.6% of all Dubai property purchases in 2026, ahead of the UK (13.3%) and Egypt (12.6%), and comfortably clear of every other nationality buying in the market. That's not a niche trend; it's the single biggest buyer group in one of the world's most international property markets. Here's...

Australia tax vs Dubai tax usually gets reduced to one line: "Dubai has no tax." That's true as far as it goes, but it skips the one-time costs both places charge at purchase, the annual costs that replace property tax in Dubai, and the specific conditions that keep Dubai's rate at 0% — because it isn't unconditional. Here's the full stack, stage by stage, so you know what you're actually...

If you've spent any time comparing Dubai rental yields vs Australian capital cities, you've probably seen the same headline stat everywhere: Dubai yields around 7%, Australia yields around 4%, case closed. It's a good hook. It's also not the full picture — and the full picture is actually more useful to you as an investor. Below are the real, sourced 2026 gross yield figures for Dubai and every...

Search "best time to buy property in Dubai" and you'll get a dozen confident answers, each naming a different month. That's usually a sign the question is being asked wrong. Dubai doesn't have a single best month — it has a seasonal rhythm, and separately, you have a financial year that ends on 30 June whether Dubai's market cares or not. The useful question isn't "when is the best time" — it's how...

Seventy-one percent of everything sold in Dubai's residential market in the first half of 2026 was off-plan — meaning most buyers are handing over money for a building that doesn't exist yet. For an Australian used to inspecting a place, getting a building report, and settling within weeks, that can feel like a leap. It isn't, once you understand how the system actually works. It's just a different...

For Australians considering a second home, an overseas investment or a future move, Dubai offers something unusual: modern freehold property, a large international tenant base, new infrastructure and a transaction process designed to accommodate overseas buyers. The opportunity can be attractive, but a strong purchase begins with the right questions—not a glossy brochure or a headline yield. This...

For many international buyers, Emaar is one of the first names considered when investing in Dubai property. The developer is associated with some of the city’s most recognisable destinations, including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Arabian Ranches, Emaar Beachfront and Emaar South. But brand recognition alone is not a reason to purchase. The real investment case depends on...