The Journal

Guides & Insights

Editorial guides, market reports and field analysis for Dubai real estate — written for investors who read before they buy.

Articles
68
Topics
5
Updated
28 Jul 2026

01 The Primer

Getting Started

First-time buyer? Start here. Visa rules, freehold zones, the DLD process — the whole map.

24 articles

02 The Strategy Desk

Investment

Where seasoned money is going. Strategies, comparisons, and distress plays with real numbers.

20 articles

03 The Numbers

Market Data

Yields, prices, transaction volumes — current and cross-sectional. The market in figures.

11 articles

05 The Capital Stack

Financing

Mortgages, EIBOR, Islamic finance, and payment plan architectures — the cost of money in Dubai.

3 articles

The Desk

Run the numbers

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ROI Calculator

Net yield, cash-on-cash and ten-year return on any Dubai unit.

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Mortgage Calculator

EIBOR-linked and Islamic financing with full amortisation schedules.

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Golden Visa Checker

Test AED 2M+ eligibility for the ten-year residence visa in a minute.

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Every guide here is written by specialists who work on Dubai transactions daily, then fact-checked against DLD records, RERA registrations and direct developer sources. We explain how the market actually behaves — and what it takes to buy well.

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