Guides & updates
Setting Up a Real Estate Company in Dubai: 2026 Licensing Guide
A practical legal guide to licensing a real estate brokerage, consultancy or property investment company in Dubai, including RERA registration, office rules, banking and VAT obligations.
Commercial Property Investment in Dubai: A 2026 Legal Guide for Investors
Buying offices, retail units or warehouses in Dubai involves different rules from residential purchases — here is what foreign investors need to know in 2026.
Property Inheritance in Dubai Without a Will: What Happens in 2026
If a Dubai property owner passes away without a registered will, the estate does not simply pass to the next of kin — it is frozen and processed through the courts under strict statutory rules. Here is what foreign owners need to know in 2026.
Joint Property Ownership in Dubai: A 2026 Legal Guide for Co-Owners
Buying a Dubai property with a spouse, partner or family member? Here is how joint ownership is registered, inherited and unwound under UAE law in 2026.
Gifting Property in Dubai: Legal Process, DLD Fees and Requirements in 2026
A practical 2026 guide to transferring Dubai property as a gift between family members — DLD fees, eligibility rules, required documents, and how gifting fits into wider estate planning.
UAE Corporate Tax and Dubai Real Estate: A 2026 Guide for Investors
Corporate Tax has been in force in the UAE since 2023, and by 2026 many property investors still aren't sure whether it applies to their rental income. Here is how ownership structure changes the answer.
Assigning or Reselling Off-Plan Property in Dubai: A 2026 Legal Guide
Selling an off-plan unit before handover is common in Dubai, but assignment sales carry their own rules on developer approval, DLD fees, and paperwork. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know in 2026.
Service Charges and Owners' Associations in Dubai: 2026 Legal Guide
A practical legal guide to how Dubai service charges are calculated, disclosed and disputed in 2026, and what property owners should check before they sign.
Resolving Property Disputes in Dubai: RERA, RDSC and DIFC Courts in 2026
A practical 2026 guide to where and how Dubai property disputes are actually resolved — from delayed handovers to rental disagreements and joint ownership conflicts.