Holiday home firms raise validity of ban

Operators have complained to DTCM, saying developers cannot change rules

Business, PropertySteven Leckie15 September 2019Dubai Downtown, Airbnb, holiday homes in Dubai, holiday letting in DubaiComment

How to get an alcohol licence in Dubai

Securing an alcohol licence is a quick and painless process that won't hit you too hard in the pocket. To obtain it, you must be over the age of 21 and be a non-Muslim.

Business, FAQ, UAE LawsSteven Leckie14 September 2019alcohol licence, Dubai alcohol licence, alcohol in DubaiComment

Demand for short-term lets in Dubai growing '10 times faster' than for hotels

Property owners are cashing in on Airbnb-style rentals - but landlords must ensure they have a permit from the authorities

UAE's global ranking for helping digital firms to thrive improves

The study rated the UAE 6th for untapped potential

BusinessSteven Leckie13 September 2019Euler Hermes Enabling Digitisation Index, Dubai digitalComment

Dubai house sales hit 4-year high

Properties worth a total of $3.9 billion purchased through June, July and August - 33% increase on 2018

Business, PropertySteven Leckie12 September 2019sales numbers for Dubai property, Dubai housing market, Dubai property marketComment

Co-living gets off the ground in Dubai

More than a third of Dubai’s population is aged between 22 and 36, and the vast majority are expats looking for high-quality accommodation close to work and leisure facilities.

Business, Property, LifestyleSteven Leckie12 September 2019co-living, The Collective Dubai, Dubai Hills EstateComment

Private developers in Dubai have hit the brake on new launches

Private developers’ share of new releases this year has dropped significantly

Business, PropertySteven Leckie11 September 2019Dubai property, Dubai property supplyComment

Residential projects worth Dhs8b to boost Dubai’s real estate sector

The new programme will provide houses for Dhs120 per day without any additional terms or fees.

Business, PropertySteven Leckie10 September 2019MAG Dubai, MAG City, affordable properties Dubai, Dubai propertyComment

Holiday-home players in Dubai's Downtown relieved

All operators and individual owners must have a valid permit for practising the activity before marketing on online booking platforms.

Business, PropertySteven Leckie9 September 2019DTCM, Dubai Downtown, holiday letting in DubaiComment

New rule on wills in the UAE

For non-Muslim residents, there is no need for you to have multiple wills in the UAE as Dubai is now allowing UAE-wide assets, even those abroad, to be registered here in the emirate.

Business, FAQ, UAE LawsSteven Leckie9 September 2019UAE wills, register a will in DubaiComment