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Our quarterly analyses, cycle readings and interviews. Written for our clients, their advisors, and the decision-makers who follow the Emirati real estate market.
Lifestyle · 12 min read · June 2026
Living in Dubai with family: best neighbourhoods, international schools, education climate
Dubai Hills or Jumeirah? French lycée or British IB? What school radius by age? Our pragmatic read of family daily life in Dubai.
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Lifestyle · 10 min read · June 2026
The real cost of living in Dubai for an expat family in 2026
How much does it really cost a four-person family to live in Dubai? Itemised breakdown across three lifestyle tiers: comfortable, premium, ultra-prime.
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Investment strategy · 11 min read · June 2026
Dubai vs Monaco vs Miami: where to invest €5 million in 2026?
Three capitals of capital, three taxations, three lifestyles. For €5 million, which market to pick in 2026 by profile and horizon?
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Branded Residences · 10 min read · June 2026
Bvlgari, Armani, Fairmont, Versace, Lunaya: a tour of Dubai's branded residences in 2026
More than twelve brands, twelve programmes, twelve different logics. Our tour to navigate Dubai's 2026 branded residences landscape.
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Neighbourhoods · 9 min read · June 2026
Dubai Marina in 2026: should you still invest there? Where to look instead
Dubai's iconic district is 18. Yields still elevated but ageing stock. Smart money in 2026 is going elsewhere: Maritime City, Jumeirah Bay, D3, The Canal, Dubai Islands. Our reading.
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Lifestyle · 9 min read · June 2026
Yacht Club, Beach Club, Polo Club: the private clubs where Dubai's network is built
In Dubai as in London or Geneva, networks are built in private clubs. Which club to pick by profile, and what it really costs.
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Investment strategy · 12 min read · June 2026
Off-plan vs secondary market in Dubai: pros, risks, real ROI
25% appreciation during construction on one side, immediate 7% yield on the other. Which one to pick, in which order, and for which investor profile?
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Investment strategy · 12 min read · June 2026
Dubai rental yield 2026: real return on investment by neighbourhood
JLT at 7.8%, Business Bay at 7.2%, Marina at 6.1%, Palm at 4.5%. Our complete map of 2026 net yields, with real charges included.
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Branded Residences · 11 min read · June 2026
Branded Residences in Dubai: why a 30 to 60% premium?
Bvlgari, Armani, Bugatti, Bentley, Fauchon: why pay 30 to 60% more for a branded residence in Dubai, and what do you actually get in return?
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Investment strategy · 9 min read · June 2026
Post-handover payment plans in Dubai: how do they really work?
Buying AED 3M with AED 600,000 down and the balance spread over 6 years. How a post-handover plan really works, which developers offer them, and where the traps are.
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Neighbourhoods · 13 min read · June 2026
Palm Jumeirah in 2026: sqft pricing, fronds, branded residences — the complete guide
Frond by frond, the Palm Jumeirah ultra-prime market decoded. Why land scarcity keeps setting records, where to buy in 2026, and what mistakes to avoid.
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Neighbourhoods · 11 min read · June 2026
Downtown Dubai vs Business Bay: which one to choose by investor profile?
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall on one side, the canal and regional HQs on the other. Two neighbouring districts, two very different DNAs. Our detailed read for the right choice.
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Neighbourhoods · 10 min read · June 2026
Dubai Islands: the new waterfront address rewriting Dubai's north-east
Five islands, 17 km of recovered shoreline and Deira's return to the premium Dubai map. Our reading of the Nakheel masterplan and the projects defining Dubai Islands.
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Neighbourhoods · 10 min read · June 2026
Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Bay, District One: Dubai's three ultra-prime enclaves
Three addresses, around 1,500 owners, almost no advertising. Our reading of the three enclaves sharing Dubai's ultra-prime.
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Market · 14 min read · June 2026
Investing in Dubai in 2026: the complete guide for foreign investors
Why Dubai remains the most liquid market in the Middle East, how to buy as a non-resident, and our reading of the 2026 cycle.
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Taxation & legal framework · 11 min read · June 2026
Buying in Dubai as a non-resident: a step-by-step guide
What you need to know, in the right order, to close a Dubai acquisition from abroad — documents, escrow, NOC, DLD, financing and realistic timelines.
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Taxation & legal framework · 9 min read · June 2026
Dubai Golden Visa for real-estate investors: the complete 2026 guide
The Golden Visa is now granted from AED 2M invested in real estate. Here is the full procedure, the pitfalls to avoid, and the rights actually attached to this 10-year residency.
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Taxation & legal framework · 10 min read · June 2026
Dubai real-estate taxation in 2026: 0% tax, but what are the real costs?
No income tax, no capital-gains tax, no inheritance tax. But six expense lines every serious business plan must factor in.
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Neighbourhoods · 8 min read · June 2026
Jebel Ali: why south-west Dubai is becoming the new hot spot
Emerging from a long sleep, Dubai's south-west frontier combines strategic location, massive infrastructure, entry-level pricing and signature programmes like Lunaya. Our reading.
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