Can you buy property in Dubai with cryptocurrency?

Crypto property purchases are usually cash purchases; the cryptocurrency is converted into cash at a crypto exchange house before the transfer.

FAQ, Property, UAE Laws, CryptoSteven Leckie7 August 2021cryptocurrencies in the UAE, cryptocurrencies, FAQComment

UK moves UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and India to amber list for medium-risk travel

The change will come into effect at 4:00 a.m. (0300 GMT) on Sunday 08.08.2021

COVID-19 Dubai, Opinion, FAQSteven Leckie5 August 2021COVID-19, UK Travel, travel to Dubai, travel to the UAE, international travelComment

UAE solidifies its proposition to attract top global talent

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now cheaper for expatriates.

Opinion, Lifestyle, FAQSteven Leckie4 August 2021Mercerworking in Dubai, cost of living, Dubai cost of living, Abu Dhabi cost of living, mercer surveyComment

Sobha Hartland on track for 2025 completion

Sobha Realty says nearly 30% of flagship Sobha Hartland in Dubai has been sold to investors.

PropertySteven Leckie4 August 2021Sobha Hartlandprime property, property investment in Dubai, Property Watch, Sobha Hartland, MBR cityComment

Short-term rentals sector 'witnessing solid growth in UAE'

Due to the nature of short-term rentals and seasonality, returns vary month to month.

Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie4 August 2021holiday homes in Dubai, holiday rentals in Dubai, buy to let, buy to let in Dubai, Property Watch, holiday letting in Dubai, Airbnb Dubai, Airbnb, long term tenancy Dubai, renting in DubaiComment

Everything to know about the world's tallest wheel Ain Dubai

Another record-breaking structure is coming to Dubai – the world’s largest observation wheel, known as Ain Dubai.

Lifestyle, FAQSteven Leckie2 August 2021Ain Dubaiain dubai, bluewaters island, TourismComment

Dubai Lagoon: Investors in Schon Properties' project still waiting after 16 years

Investors say only such a takeover by authorities will help recover their funds.

PropertySteven Leckie2 August 2021Dubai Lagoondubai lagoon, Schon Properties Dubai, schonComment

Coders from across the world can now apply for UAE golden visas

The UAE has announced plans to offer 100,000 golden visas to coders – based both locally and internationally.

Visas and RetirementSteven Leckie31 July 2021visa, Golden Visas Dubai, UAE visas, work visa, Dubai visa, codersComment

Transactions grew by more than 40% in H1, 2021

63.7 % of sales transactions were in the secondary/ready market and 36.3% in off-plan.

Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie28 July 2021property transactions Dubai, property investment in Dubai, property trends Dubai, Property Watch, Dubai off-plan, real estate market DubaiComment

UAE opens 10-year 'Golden Visa' scheme to all resident doctors

All doctors licensed by the UAE health regulatory bodies can apply for the golden visa.

Visas and RetirementSteven Leckie28 July 2021UAE Immigration, Golden Visas Dubai, UAE visas, The UAE is giving long-term visas, Dubai visa, doctors in Dubai, UAE DoctorsComment

Dubai South, Jumeirah Village Circle emerge as new hotspots for short-stay homes

More customers are starting to shift from staying in hotels to apartments.

EXPO 2020, PropertySteven Leckie27 July 2021Expo 2020 Dubai, Airbnb, Airbnb Dubai, holiday rentals in Dubai, holiday homes in Dubai, holiday letting in DubaiComment

Dubai Property — It is less costly for a buyer than in 2015

Softer property values and currency benefits compared to 2015 work investors' favour.

Property, OpinionSteven Leckie27 July 2021Dubai market, Property Watch, property in Dubai, property investment in Dubai, property prices, Dubai property prices, Dubai pricesComment

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