Handover day is supposed to feel like a milestone. You've waited months — sometimes years — tracking construction updates, making payments on schedule, and imagining the day you finally walk into your new Dubai property. But for a surprising number of buyers, that moment quickly turns frustrating. The walls have...
You've just received your handover notice for a new apartment on Yas Island. Excited, you call a snagging company—one you'd heard about from a friend who bought in Dubai's Business Bay. They quote you, book the appointment, and show up with the same checklist they use in Dubai. Three weeks...
The keys to your new Dubai property are in your hand; you've waited for this moment; it could be years if you acquired property off-plan. However, all that enthusiasm can be counterproductive. Many buyers visit their unit and see a few problems that are obvious, take verbal assurances from the...
As a new home buyer in Dubai, you've likely encountered these two terms, and they're often used interchangeably. You've probably heard of these two terms, and they are often used interchangeably if you are a recent homebuyer in Dubai. Most buyers replace them with other ones, but they're not the...
When it comes to purchasing property in Dubai, two names frequently pop up: DAMAC and Emaar. Both are giants. Both have influenced the skyline of the city. However, when buyers ask us that question, ‘which developer is better in terms of the quality at handover', we do not answer based...
Purchasing a home from Emaar is a serious matter. From apartments in Dubai Hills Estate to townhouses in Arabian Ranches and units in Dubai Creek Harbour, the name Emaar is synonymous with quality. Many buyers are not aware of this, however, even the best developers out there will be selling...
You've been living in your new Dubai property for almost a year. All is well for the most part. A couple of minor issues here and there—perhaps a crack in the corner of the wall, a room that doesn't cool as it should with the AC, or a dripping...
The purchase of a property in Dubai is one of the biggest financial decisions in your life. You must receive exactly what you paid for. Whether you're staying in a cool apartment in Business Bay or a spacious villa in Dubai Hills Estate, you don't want to get a house...
One of the most thrilling periods of any real estate journey is receiving the keys to your brand-new Dubai apartment. However, the truth is, there are dozens of hidden defects in new build apartments that aren't spotted by most buyers, even at handover, in luxury developments everywhere in Downtown Dubai,...