Guides
Short guides for people buying Dubai property to rent out, many from abroad. Figures come from DLD data and official fee schedules, and update with the data.
The true cost of buying property in Dubai
Every fee from the 4% DLD transfer to the bank valuation, with worked examples for cash and mortgage buyers.
Golden Visa through property
The AED 2M property route to a 10-year UAE residency: what counts, joint owners, mortgages and off-plan.
Mortgages for non-residents and expats
Loan-to-value caps, down payments, fees and what a bank looks at, with a monthly payment example.
Net vs gross rental yield
Why the yield in an advert is not what you earn, and how service charges change the ranking of areas.
How the ZoneIQ Score works
The six factors, their weights, how we rank areas and why the score is a preview today.
Ejari in Dubai: registration, fees and download
What Ejari costs (AED 177.75 online), who registers, the documents, how to download the certificate and how to cancel, from DLD's own pages.
Dubai Land Department (DLD): fees, services, Dubai REST
What DLD does for buyers, owners and tenants: sale and mortgage fees, Oqood, Ejari, the Smart Rental Index and Dubai REST, with official sources.
Rental disputes in Dubai: the RDC, fees and how to file
The notice rules behind most disputes, RDC fees (3.5% of annual rent), how to file, how long it takes and how to appeal.
ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.