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Guides, stories and practical advice, published regularly.

UAE Residence Visa on Arrival
Golden Visa & Residency Jul 22, 2026

UAE Residence Visa on Arrival

The UAE does not grant residence visas on arrival: only visit permits. This 2026 guide explains the real residency routes, including the AED 2 million property option, plus the requirements, costs, timeline and renewal.

Living in Hidd Al Saadiyat
Communities & Area Guides Jul 22, 2026

Living in Hidd Al Saadiyat

Hidd Al Saadiyat is a gated beachfront villa community on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Here is what to know about the location, the large villas, realistic price ranges, amenities, ownership rules and who it suits.

Off-Plan Developments in Dubai
Buying & Off-Plan Jul 22, 2026

Off-Plan Developments in Dubai

A 2026 buyer's guide to off-plan developments in Dubai: how the process and escrow protection work, what shapes launch prices, the full fee stack, financing, and the pitfalls to avoid before you commit.

Living in Tamouh Tower, Al Reem
Communities & Area Guides Jul 22, 2026

Living in Tamouh Tower, Al Reem

Tamouh Tower usually points to the Marina Square district on Al Reem Island. Here is what to know about the area's apartments, prices, amenities, freehold ownership and who it suits, plus what the Tamouh name actually means.

Portuguese Golden Visa Rules
Golden Visa & Residency Jul 22, 2026

Portuguese Golden Visa Rules

What the Portuguese Golden Visa requires in 2026, including why the real estate route ended in 2023, which investment routes remain, costs and process, and how it compares with the UAE Golden Visa for property buyers.

Living Near Nad Al Sheba Mall
Communities & Area Guides Jul 22, 2026

Living Near Nad Al Sheba Mall

Nad Al Sheba Mall gave this central Dubai villa district a major new anchor in 2025. Here is what to know about the area, homes, realistic price ranges, amenities, ownership and who it suits.

Abu Dhabi House Guide
UAE Real Estate (General) Jul 22, 2026

Abu Dhabi House Guide

A complete guide to buying or renting an Abu Dhabi house in 2026: home types, where non-nationals can own, how ADREC, DARI and Tawtheeq differ from Dubai's systems, prices, fees and financing.

Boulevard Point, Downtown Dubai
Communities & Area Guides Jul 22, 2026

Boulevard Point, Downtown Dubai

Boulevard Point is an Emaar tower in Downtown Dubai, close to the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. Here is what to know about the apartments, price ranges, amenities, ownership and who it suits.

Villas for Sale in Ajman
Buying & Off-Plan Jul 22, 2026

Villas for Sale in Ajman

A 2026 buyer's guide to villas for sale in Ajman: why buyers look there, where foreigners can own freehold, price drivers, fees through Ajman's own land authority, financing and due diligence.