Abu Dhabi or Dubai? Market size, entry costs, freehold zones and investor profile: my practical comparison to help you decide where to buy in the UAE.

The 4% DLD fee, agency commission, registration, mortgage fees and service charges: every real cost of buying in Dubai and how much to budget on top.

Parks, golf, schools, a hospital and Dubai Hills Mall: why Emaar’s Dubai Hills Estate attracts families and investors, and what to check before you buy.

How to get the 10-year UAE Golden Visa by investing in Dubai property: the AED 2 million threshold, off-plan and mortgages, documents, costs and timing.

Buying at launch and reselling before the keys: when you can do it, what it costs, how the profit is calculated and which units resell best.

Two ways to earn from a property in Dubai, with very different costs, management and risk. Here is how I compare them for my clients after handover.

How buying from the developer works in Dubai, why your payments are protected by an escrow account, and the checks I always run before a client signs.