Notes from the market
Guides on buying, selling and renting in Business Bay, Downtown and on the Palm — written by people who own and trade property there.
- Market Analysis
Business Bay vs DIFC vs JLT: Where Should You Buy?
The honest comparison for office buyers: prices, yields, tenant profiles and ownership rules across Business Bay, DIFC and JLT in 2026.
- Investment Guide
Co-Investing in Dubai Offices: The Complete Guide
How private co-investment in Dubai commercial property works: title deed structure, profit splits, security, dashboards, exits and the questions to ask.
- Investor Guide
Dubai Property Taxes: What Foreign Investors Actually Pay
What foreign property investors actually pay in Dubai: the 4% DLD fee, zero annual tax, zero capital gains, corporate tax nuances and home-country rules.
- Selling Guide
How Fast Can You Actually Sell Property in Dubai?
Realistic Dubai property sale timelines in 2026: agented sales vs direct buyers, what causes delays, and how to close in 2 weeks instead of 4 months.
- Selling Guide
How to Sell Off-Plan Property Before Handover
How off-plan assignment sales work in Dubai: developer thresholds, NOC process, pricing your equity, and exiting before completion without losing money.
- Investment Guide
How Renovation Turns Average Offices Into Premium Assets
What a premium fit-out actually changes: rents, tenant quality, vacancy and resale value. The renovation economics behind Business Bay office investing.
- Tower Guide
Ontario Tower, Business Bay: The Insider Guide
Ontario Tower in Business Bay: location, office specifications, rents, service charges and why Deluxa holds 15,000+ sq ft in this Business Bay tower.
- Selling Guide
Selling a Business Bay Office: Agent or Direct Sale?
Two ways to sell a Business Bay office: through an agent for the best market price, or directly to a cash buyer for speed. Paperwork, costs and timelines.
- Investment Guide
Shell & Core vs Fitted: Which Office Should You Buy?
Shell & core offices trade at a discount to fitted units in Business Bay. When that discount is an opportunity, what a fit-out costs, and which to buy.