Insights
Dubai property insights
Market analysis and practical advice for buyers and investors in Dubai, by Dr. Abdulsalam M. Alaithan, Founder and Chairman of Nasama Properties.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readHow the 2026 Regional Conflict Affected Dubai Property, and What It Means for Buyers Now
What the 2026 regional conflict did to Dubai property sales, prices and rents, what did not change, and how buyers can act sensibly in late 2026.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readDubai Property Outlook 2027: The Supply Wave, Prices and Rents
Around 70,000 new homes are due in Dubai in 2027. What that could mean for apartment and villa prices, for rents, and for buyers choosing now.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readHow to Choose an Off-Plan Project: 7 Checks Before You Pay the Booking Fee
Seven practical checks before buying off-plan in Dubai: registration, escrow, the developer, the payment plan, the contract, resale rules and the real cost.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readReady or Off-Plan? Which Is Right for Your Budget and Goals
Ready homes earn rent from day one; off-plan spreads the cost over years. A clear comparison of cash needed, risk, returns and timing for Dubai buyers.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readChoosing an Area: JVC, Dubai South, Business Bay and Dubai Hills Compared
Four popular Dubai communities compared on entry price, payment plans, handover dates, rents and supply risk, using the projects and homes we list today.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readRental Yield or Capital Growth: What Kind of Investor Are You?
How to work out gross and net rental yield in Dubai, when capital growth matters more, and how to match a property to your investment goal.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readBuying with a Mortgage in Dubai: Residents vs Non-Residents
How much UAE residents and non-residents can usually borrow, the costs of a Dubai mortgage, what banks check, and how mortgages work with off-plan property.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readHow to Judge a Developer: Delivery Record, Escrow and RERA Checks
How to judge a Dubai developer before buying off-plan: completed projects, delivery on time, construction progress, escrow, build quality and after-sales service.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readInvesting in a Soft Market: How to Use Buyer Leverage in 2026–2027
How Dubai buyers can use today's softer market: negotiating ready resale prices, off-plan incentives, spotting real bargains and avoiding false ones.
- 12 October 2026 · 3 min readResidency Through Property: The 2026 Visa Rules Explained
The 2026 rules for UAE residency through Dubai property: the 2-year investor visa with no minimum for sole owners, joint ownership, off-plan and the 10-year Golden Visa.
- 18 March 2026 · 3 min readFrom Dubai to Riyadh: The Transformative Economic Impact of Expo Events
What Expo 2020 Dubai did for the UAE economy and real estate, and what Riyadh can expect from hosting Expo 2030.
- 18 March 2026 · 3 min readDubai: Smart Real Estate and the Technology of the Future
How smart homes, AI, IoT and digital services are shaping Dubai real estate, and what they mean for buyers and investors.