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Market commentary, distress-deal trends and product updates for Dubai property — written for owners and buyers, not agents.

Apartment keys on a leather keychain next to a stack of AED 100 dirham notes on a light oak desk.
Insights6 min read

Top Property Finder alternatives without agent fees in Dubai

Property Finder, Bayut and Dubizzle all run on agent commissions. Here are the genuine agent-free alternatives for buying and selling Dubai property direct.

Aerial view of Abu Dhabi skyline at golden hour with modern residential towers along the waterfront.
Market5 min read

Abu Dhabi rent freeze 2026: what tenants should know

Abu Dhabi has frozen rent increases at 0% for residential, commercial and industrial properties. Here's what the decision means for tenants and the market.

Eviction notice document on a desk with a Dubai residential skyline in the background.
Regulation6 min read

Dubai eviction notice law: the 12-month notice and the 2-year re-let rule

What Dubai Law No. 33 of 2008 actually says about eviction notices, the 12-month notarised notice, and why a landlord cannot re-let the unit for two years after evicting you for personal use or sale.

A tenant holding apartment keys looking at a Dubai residential tower at sunset.
Regulation7 min read

Evicted in Dubai: a step-by-step guide to your rights and what to do

Received an eviction notice or already handed over the keys? Here is the practical step-by-step on Dubai tenant rights, how to challenge an invalid notice, and how to claim compensation if the landlord re-let the unit.

Exterior of a modern Dubai courthouse building with palm trees at the entrance.
Regulation4 min read

Dubai tenant wins RDC case after landlord re-let the unit within the 2-year ban

A Dubai tenant evicted on the 'personal use' ground discovered the unit re-rented within months — and won at the Rental Dispute Centre. The facts, the ruling, and what it means for tenants.

Two people shaking hands in a bright Dubai apartment after a direct property deal.
Insights5 min read

Buying and selling direct in Dubai: why owners still need Sakani

More buyers and sellers are skipping the agent and going direct. Here is what actually changes — and where Sakani.io keeps the deal safe, fast and fair.

Aerial view of Dubai Marina at golden hour with residential towers along the waterfront.
Market6 min read

Dubai secondary market Q2 2026: what actually moved

Where prices, days-on-market and cash share went in Q2 2026 — by community, with the numbers that matter to owners and buyers.

Modern residential building in Jumeirah Village Circle Dubai with palm-lined street.
Insights5 min read

Why distress deals are surging in JVC right now

Jumeirah Village Circle has the highest distress-listing density in Dubai this quarter. Here's what's driving it, and what to actually look for as a buyer.

Property contract, pen and apartment keys laid out on a light wood desk.
Regulation4 min read

Form F in 2026: what's changed, and what hasn't

Quick summary of recent DLD Form F (MOU) updates affecting Dubai secondary-market deals — and the rules that stayed exactly the same.