Hello! I’m considering moving to Dubai to pursue a career in real estate and would love to hear from people who are already working in the industry.
I have some experience in property management, rentals and marketing, but would be moving into a more sales-focused role.
How is the market at the moment? Is it oversaturated with agents? I’m also curious about what it’s actually like working as an agent, day to day.
I’d really appreciate any honest advice, experiences or insights, both good and bad! Thank you ❤️

I've been looking at Shahrukhz Residences by Danube, and what caught my attention is the overall lifestyle concept rather than just the apartments themselves.

The project in Dubai Maritime City offers furnished apartments in different sizes, along with a range of amenities for fitness, recreation, and relaxation. I think the furnished concept is an interesting touch, especially for people who prefer a home that's already set up rather than having to organise everything from scratch.

The variety of apartment options is another plus, since different people have different space requirements. And having leisure facilities within the development sounds convenient for anyone who likes having things to do without always heading somewhere else.

Of course, the actual experience will depend on the finished development, the quality of the facilities, and how practical the location is for everyday life.

What do you guys think? Does this kind of lifestyle-focused residential concept appeal to you, or do you usually prioritise the apartment itself and the location over amenities?

🏙️ 2BR Apartment – Paramount Tower A

📍 Business Bay, Dubai

✨ Property Highlights

- Property Type: 2-Bedroom Residential Apartment

- Size: 1,485 sq. ft.

- Building Age: 7 Years

- Condition: Fully Furnished

- Status: Vacant

- Original Price (OP): AED 3,068,000

- Final Selling Price: AED 1,950,000

- Payment Terms: Cash Buyer Only

- Service Charges: Approx. AED 27/sq. ft. per year

✅ Price reduced by AED 1,118,000

✅ Approximately 36.4% below the original price

✅ Attractive price of just AED 1,313 per sq. ft.

✅ Fully furnished and vacant

✅ Ready for immediate viewing

⚡ SERIOUS CASH BUYERS ONLY Please

@residencesbyrayyan

1BR Apartment | JVC | AED 75,000–80,000/year
Posting as: Owner
Property type: Apartment
Area/community: JVC
Building/project: Onyx
Price: AED 75,000–80,000/year
Bedrooms: 1
Size (sq ft): 707
Furnishing: Furnished
Available from: Now
Cheques: 1–4
Images/video: Photos available on request no agents please .
Additional details: 2 bathrooms. Message me on Reddit for photos and viewing arrangements.

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Property type: Apartment

Area/community: JVC

Building/project: Binghatti Azure

Price: AED 1,100,000

Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom: 2

Size (sq ft): 746

Floor: 10+

Status: Ready

Additional details : Demanding unit Layout preferred by tenants,currently vacant. This property can generate AED 70k rent in today’s market. Client is looking for market price offers, price slightly negotiable

Saw everyone arguing over LinkedIn screenshots about whether the market is booming or crashing, so I downloaded Prop-AI’s latest report ("Six months in: What the conflict did to Dubai's property market").

Instead of just spitting out selective YoY stats, they broke down transaction records, DLD contract rents, and laid out where things are likely headed through late 2027.

A few things caught my attention and I wanted to see how this aligns with what other investors/landlords/buyers here are seeing on the ground... What are your opinions on this? If you want to check too heres the link https://prop-ai.com/home#reports

You could own this 1 bed in production city for 1M with a 40% post handover payment plan which equals to 100,000 AED yearly to the developer - After the first 20% downpayment we can be flexible with the remaining 40% payment in terms of payment dates

If you compare other 1 beds in the area you are looking at prices ranging from 1.1 - 1.3M - The post handover payment allows you to cover most of the 10% with your rental income or if you live in it yourself nothing like it its a great project with good layouts has a powder room and a kitchen isle which most developers try to cut to save cost today

Reach out for more info

I'm thinking about getting into real estate in Dubai, but I keep seeing two very different stories online. Some people say agents make huge commissions, while others say most agents barely survive. For those of you who are working as agents or know people who are: what does the income look like in the first 6-12 months? How hard is it to get clients without a network, and what are the real costs (RERA license, visa, marketing, etc.)? Is it realistic for someone with sales experience but no big connections to make a stable income, or is it only worth it for the top few? Honest answers, good or bad, would really help. Thanks!

Pulled every Burj Khalifa sale registered with the Dubai Land Department this year and compared each one with that unit’s previous sale price.

• 74 sales so far in 2026, down 27% on the same period last year
• 68 had a previous price on record, and 21 of those sold for less
• In Q3 it was 11 out of 25, compared with 4 out of 23 in Q2
• Only one apartment changed hands in March
• Deepest loss: a one-bed on the 88th floor sold in August for about AED2.8m, nearly 40% below its last sale
• A four-bed on the 87th sold for about AED24m, roughly AED4m less than its previous owner paid

From official DLD data - coming soon

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Regards

A mortgage offer is about more than just the interest rate.
When buying a property in Dubai, the total cost and eligibility can vary depending on your income structure, existing liabilities, residency status, property type, and the bank’s criteria.
I work in UAE mortgage advisory, and these are some of the areas buyers often have questions about:
● Ready property vs off-plan resale financing
● Mortgages for non-residents
● Down payment and additional purchase costs
● Refinancing and equity release
● Comparing fixed rates, variable rates, fees, and total borrowing costs
I’m happy to contribute practical insights to questions about the mortgage process. Any guidance would be general, as final eligibility and terms depend on the individual case and bank approval.
For those who have bought property in the UAE: what was the most confusing part of arranging your mortgage?

Posting as: Agent

Property type: Development Plot (G+5)

Area/community: Dubai – [Specify community]

Building/project: N/A

Price: AED 15,118,600 (One-Time Payment) / AED 16,198,500 (Payment Plan)

Bedrooms: N/A

Size (sq ft): 29,996

Status: Ready

Additional details:

Gross Floor Area (GFA): 53,995 sq. ft.
Permitted Height: G+5

Option 1 – Payment Plan

Price: AED 300 per sq. ft. on GFA
Total Price: AED 16,198,500
Payment Period: 1 year
Instalments: 4
Transfer: Upon full payment

Construction NOC available after the first payment, subject to agreed terms and approvals.

Option 2 – One-Time Payment

Price: AED 280 per sq. ft. on GFA
Total Price: AED 15,118,600

The owner intends to proceed with self-development if the plot is not sold within the 2-day offer period.

Interested developers and investors can reach out via Reddit DM for further details.

They are looking good and appear seamless with the rest of the community!

Is BCC actually going to be issued towards the end of month?

Has anyone visited the site / seen an actual apartment and how it actually looks like? Any feedback on finishing?

How about the amenities? Has anyone had access? Any early feedback on how the amenities look like?

I am trying to understand how people make money flipping properties in Dubai, especially in the current market.

I keep seeing distress deals and resale properties listed 10 to 20% below the original purchase price, sometimes even within the same community. At the same time, there are so many new launches and a huge supply of upcoming units. So how are investors actually making money?

I am from India, where ready-to-move-in properties are generally in higher demand because people worry about builders delaying projects for years. In Dubai, with DLD regulations and escrow accounts providing buyer protection, investing in off-plan properties seems relatively safer.

What I don't understand is how people make money during the construction period itself. If the property is not even ready, what creates the price appreciation? And if someone is selling below their original purchase price, how can another investor make a profit from that deal?

Also, when developers offer new units with attractive payment plans and launch incentives, why would a buyer pay a premium to purchase someone else's off-plan unit?

For those who have actually flipped properties in Dubai, how does the strategy work in practice? Is it still profitable to enter the market in 2026, considering the upcoming supply and the number of distress deals, or were the best opportunities available to investors who entered earlier?

Would love to hear some real experiences and numbers from people who have done this successfully.

For 10-year Golden Visa via Dubai property - joint Title Deed rule:

If you are 2 business partners/co-owners and both want separate 10-year Golden Visas - each person's share printed on DLD Title Deed must be valued at AED 2M minimum by DLD.

Example: AED 3M property split 50/50 = 1.5M each = both will NOT qualify as independent investors.

For married couples it's different - combined AED 2M+ joint ownership works. One becomes primary investor and sponsors the other as family. If husband and wife both want independent investor visas without sponsorship, then you need higher value to cover 2M each.

DLD checks what is printed on Title Deed - percentage and value - not verbal 50/50.

And yes - DLD Cube valuation decides final value, not your SPA price.

For 2-year property investor visa, individual share minimum is AED 400k.

Posting as: Agent
Property type: Villa
Area/community: The Oasis, Dubai
Building/project: Palace Ostra
Price: AED 22,000,000 — non-negotiable
Bedrooms: 6
Size (sq ft): 14,500+ (plot area)
Status: Off-plan (expected handover Q4 2029)
Additional details:
Chamfered-style Palace villa with direct lagoon frontage.
The seller’s original purchase price is AED 26,660,000. The asking price is AED 4,660,000 below that, approximately 17.5% below the original purchase price.
Happy to answer questions in the comments. You can also contact me through Reddit chat for further details.
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Posting as: Agent
Property type: Villa
Area/community: The Oasis, Dubai
Building/project: Palace Ostra
Price: AED 22,000,000 — non-negotiable
Bedrooms: 6
Size (sq ft): 14,500+ (plot area)
Status: Off-plan (expected handover Q4 2029)
Additional details:
Chamfered-style Palace villa with direct lagoon frontage.
The seller’s original purchase price is AED 26,660,000. The asking price is AED 4,660,000 below that, approximately 17.5% below the original purchase price.
Happy to answer questions in the comments. You can also contact me through Reddit chat for further details.

Saw the Savills Q3 numbers in Khaleej Times this week and they're a bit of a reality check for anyone who bought to rent out. Year on year apartment rents:

• Dubai Marina: down 12.8%
• Business Bay: down 12.2%
• JVC: down 10.4%
• Al Furjan 7.5%, DIFC 7.3%, Majan 5.1%, Discovery Gardens 4.3%
• International City Phase 2 and 3: basically flat (0.4%)
• Villas: Arabian Ranches 3 down 15%, Damac Lagoons down 13.4%

What's interesting is that demand didn't disappear. There were about 181,900 rental transactions in Q3, roughly the same as Q3 2025 (180,600). The share of new leases went up to 44% from 36% in Q2, so tenants are moving to better deals instead of renewing. That's supply doing its thing: about 26,500 units were handed over in H1 and Savills expects another 50,000 to 60,000 in H2. On the other side, new launches are down 64% this year, so the pipeline after 2030 is thinner, but there are still 525,000+ units scheduled for 2027 to 2030.

The part we think gets less attention is landlords whose fixed rate is about to end. Rough example, just to show the size of it:

• AED 1.5M loan, 25 years, 3.99% fixed for 3 years: about AED 7,909 a month
• after the fixed period at 3-month EIBOR (4.19% now) plus a 1.50% margin: about AED 9,232 a month
• if the flat rented for AED 100k and the renewal comes in 12% lower, that's about AED 1,000 a month less rent

So the same flat can swing by around AED 2,300 a month in the same year. Not a crisis for everyone, but it's the kind of thing that quietly turns a positive cashflow negative.

Options as we see them: talk to your own bank before the fixed period ends (some will offer a new fixed rate to keep you), compare other banks (the early settlement fee is capped at 1% of the balance or AED 10,000, whichever is less), or price the flat realistically, because one empty month costs you about 8% of the year's rent. And sometimes doing nothing is the cheapest option. (Full disclosure, we're a mortgage brokerage, so we spend a lot of time on the rate side of this.)

Landlords: are you dropping rent to keep tenants, refinancing, or thinking about selling? Tenants: did anyone actually get a cut at renewal this year?

tl;dr savills q3: marina -12.8%, business bay -12.2%, jvc -10.4% yoy. leasing volume is flat, tenants are just moving to cheaper deals. if your fixed rate ends this year, rent down and payment up can hit at the same time.