News & Insights

Vetra Welcomes Two Exceptional Hires
Two exceptional hires. One clear message. We’re building something real at Vetra, and the best people in Dubai’s real estate market are taking notice. A

Vetra February 2026 Update
Strategic Sales at Rixos Al Reem Branded Luxury Residences February has been another remarkable month for Vetra Real Estate, with the team achieving a significant

Vetra January 2026 Update
5 Off-Plan Units Sold at Hudayriyat Island During January, Vetra successfully facilitated the sale of five off-plan units on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, reaching a

What’s included in your rent in Dubai (and what’s not)
Signing a tenancy contract in Dubai often raises one simple question. Does this rent cover everything, or are there extra costs waiting down the line.

How business setup location affects your office leasing options?
Most business owners choose their licence type before they ever think about office space. That order should really be reversed, because the jurisdiction you register

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Grade AAA Commercial Real Estate
If you’ve spent any time researching real estate investing, you’ve probably come across the term “Grade AAA” (or “Class A”) commercial property. It sounds prestigious

Dubai Land Department Rolls Out AI Platform to Fast-Track Real Estate Registration for Developers
Dubai’s real estate sector just got a major digital upgrade. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has officially launched its new “Initial Registration” platform, a unified

Dubai’s new rent now pay later scheme what tenants and landlords need to know
Dubai’s rental market is about to change the way residents budget for one of their biggest annual expenses. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is preparing

Dubai’s new shared housing law comes into effect this month
Dubai’s shared housing sector is entering a new regulatory era. Law No. 4 of 2026, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,

Freehold vs Leasehold in Dubai: Which Offers Better ROI?
Every investor who looks at the Dubai market eventually runs into the same question. Should the property sit in a freehold zone with full title,

Freehold vs Leasehold Property in Dubai: What’s the Difference?
Anyone who starts researching property in Dubai runs into these two words almost immediately. Freehold and leasehold sound like technical fine print, but they decide

Ras Al Khaimah plans 25,600 new homes by 2030
Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for one of the biggest residential build outs in its history. The emirate has confirmed plans to deliver 25,600 new

Abu Dhabi’s most expensive luxury projects in 2026
Abu Dhabi has spent the last few years quietly building a case for itself as the Gulf’s most serious luxury property market. While Dubai still

Understanding Grade A vs Grade B office space in Dubai
Dubai’s commercial property market has entered one of its most dynamic phases in years. Office rents across the city climbed sharply through 2025 and into

Why Smart Investors Are Shifting Their Focus to Dubai South
For years, the Dubai investment conversation revolved around a familiar shortlist: Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, JVC. Each had its moment of being “the

Ras Al Khaimah Set for 25600 New Homes by 2030
Ras Al Khaimah’s residential market is entering a major growth phase, with 25,600 new homes scheduled for delivery by the end of the decade. Apartments

UAE Landlords Can Now Check Tenant Credit Scores Before Signing a Lease
The UAE rental market just got a new layer of due diligence. The Etihad Credit Bureau’s Tenant Screening service, first announced in May, has now

Dubai Eases Property Visa Rules and Here’s What It Means for Buyers
Dubai just made it a lot easier to turn a property purchase into a residency visa. The Dubai Land Department has removed the long-standing AED

The Most Luxurious UAE Off-Plan Launches in 2027
The UAE’s off-plan market has always rewarded buyers who move early but the wave of projects scheduled for handover in 2027 is shaping up to

Why Investors Are Doubling Down on Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Right Now
There’s a moment in every real estate cycle when a market stops looking like an opportunity and starts looking like a foundation. Dubai’s luxury segment

Etihad Rail’s Emerging Footprint on UAE Property Markets
For more than a decade, the UAE has been laying the physical and strategic groundwork for one of the most consequential infrastructure projects in its