DUBAI PROPERTY, IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Buying, renting or owning in Dubai? Get the straight answer.

Free guides that tell you what to do, what it costs and who to call, with official sources and dates. We don't sell property, and we never pass your number to agents.

What do you need to do?

Keys, a tenancy folder and a moving box introduce renting an apartment.

Rent a home

Ejari, deposits, renewals and disputes with your landlord.

A home model and organised documents introduce checks before buying property.

Buy a property

the steps, DLD fees, mortgages and title deeds.

Keys, an inspection folder and measuring tools introduce apartment handover checks.

Buy off-plan

payment plans, escrow, delays and handover.

Shared facilities and maintenance equipment introduce building management and service charges.

Own and maintain

service charges, owners associations, NOCs and Mollak.

A home workspace, bicycle and shaded balcony introduce everyday apartment living.

Live in Dubai

neighbours, pets, visas, utilities and day-to-day admin.

A fictional regional model shows coastal and inland residential neighbourhoods.

Areas and other emirates

communities, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and more.

Official sources, dated

every fee and rule links to DLD, RERA, Dubai Municipality or the developer, with the date we checked.

No sales calls

we're not brokers. No forms, no lead selling.

Free to read

any paid placements will be clearly labelled; they never change what we write.

Noisy neighbours Dubai — who to call and what to say
Call building security first. For non-emergency police guidance, call 901; for an emergency, call 999.
A2A form Dubai — what to check before signing
An A2A is an agent-to-agent agreement. Check who appointed each office and what the written fee terms say.
BUA meaning in real estate: check your Dubai floor plan
BUA means built-up area. Check what it includes before comparing prices per square foot.
Construction noise complaint Dubai: who to call
Contact Dubai Municipality on 800900 with the site location and noise times. Keep your report reference.
RERA Dubai cancelled projects list: lookup and refund law
Check your project's status with Dubai Land Department (DLD), using its project number and exact phase.
Owners association Dubai: committee, management and fees
Send a building maintenance problem to your building's management contact first.