BITOQU Journal
The BITOQU Journal
Clear, practical guidance for private buyers, investors and family offices looking at property in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Facts and process, not sales talk.
October 24, 2026
Buying property in Dubai as a foreigner
Freehold areas, resident vs non-resident, the documents and the exact sequence from offer to Title Deed.
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October 24, 2026
The full cost of buying in Dubai
DLD transfer, trustee and title fees, agency commission, NOC and mortgage costs, with an illustrative worked example.
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October 24, 2026
Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai
Timing, payment plans, inspection, construction risk and resale terms, compared for living, letting and resale.
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October 24, 2026
Where to buy an apartment in Dubai
Downtown, Marina, Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills and Palm Jumeirah compared for apartment buyers, with a decision matrix.
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October 24, 2026
Rental yield and net return in Dubai
Gross vs net yield, the costs that reduce it, the formulas, and an illustrative base and adverse-case calculation.
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October 24, 2026
Dubai service charges, explained
What they pay for, how to check them on the official index, and how a few dirhams per square foot change your net return.
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October 24, 2026
Golden Visa through Dubai property
The AED 2 million threshold, off-plan and mortgaged properties, combining titles, family, and what to verify before you deposit.
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October 24, 2026
Choosing a villa to renovate in Dubai
Condition and systems, the plot, extension rights, approvals, a contingency budget and how to judge resale potential.
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October 24, 2026
Checking a Dubai developer and off-plan project
Project and developer registration, escrow, Oqood, construction status and the contract questions to ask before you pay.
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October 24, 2026
Mortgages in Dubai for non-residents
Loan-to-value limits, income proof, the valuation gap, costs not financed, and the documents and sequence before you commit.
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