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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

          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
          Renting vs buying in Abu Dhabi - what the data tells us

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          View of the under construction villas at the Akoya by DAMAC near Arabian Ranches in Dubai. Damac

          Dubai rents to ease after handover of 72,000 homes this year

          PropertyJuly 12, 2025
          The Deira district of Dubai. Some tenancy contracts expressly forbid subleases. Getty Images

          UAE Property: ‘What are the consequences if I sub-let my apartment?’

          MoneyJuly 12, 2025
          Rayan Hanna, CEO and founder of Next Hostels, has been forced to shut down his business. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Dubai hostel chain shut down amid multi-occupancy clampdown

          UAEJuly 11, 2025
          The Deira district of Dubai. The municipality does not allow partitioning of apartments due to health and safety concerns. Getty Images

          UAE Property: ‘Is a tenant allowed to sub-let my apartment to multiple people?’

          MoneyJuly 05, 2025
          It is common practice to give back a rented property in the condition it was at the start of the tenancy. Getty Images

          ‘Can my landlord charge a maintenance fee when I vacate?’

          MoneyJune 27, 2025
          Dubai apartment prices in the city centre have grown by 122 per cent over the past five years, the study found. Pawan Singh / The National

          Central Dubai property prices record highest growth globally since 2020

          MoneyJune 25, 2025
          It is not advisable to depend on a verbal agreement alone because parties will have no legal options available. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE Property: ‘I’m worried the seller is unduly delaying my house purchase’

          MoneyJune 21, 2025
          If an investor opts to buy a ready unit, they will have full visibility of the condition, layout and location of the property. Getty Images

          ‘Is a ready unit better for investment or off-plan?’

          MoneyJune 13, 2025
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