Author
Viktor Davkov
Marketing Director · Imperial Alfa Real Estate
Viktor Davkov leads marketing and editorial content at Imperial Alfa Real Estate, covering Dubai and UAE property for buyers and investors.
Articles
Area Guide
Buying an apartment in Dubai Creek Harbour
Compare buildings, waterfront views, running costs and delivery stages before choosing an apartment in Dubai Creek Harbour.
Project Review
ONE by Binghatti: a buyer’s guide to the Business Bay project
A closer look at ONE by Binghatti, including its canal setting, apartment selection, construction checks and the costs to compare.
Market Analysis
How to read Dubai’s property market figures
Understand the difference between sales, mortgages, transaction totals and prices, using dated official Dubai property data.
Area Guide
Sobha Hartland II: choosing the right apartment
What to compare across Sobha Hartland II towers, from layouts and lagoon views to delivery stages, costs and rental evidence.
Area Guide
Where to buy an apartment in Ras Al Khaimah
Compare Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra and Mina Al Arab through your intended use, ownership checks, running costs and exit options.
Buying Guide
The Dubai property inspection checklist
A practical inspection sequence for Dubai buyers, covering documents, defects, building systems and the evidence to collect.
Project Review
Muraba Veil: architecture, privacy and the buying decision
Explore Muraba Veil’s Al Wasl setting and architectural concept, then assess the layout, service model and contract behind the design.
Market Analysis
Ras Al Khaimah property prices: read the evidence carefully
What ValuStrat’s Q2 2026 findings show, how to compare local asking prices and why tourism growth is not a guaranteed return.
Area Guide
Buying in Arabian Ranches: a practical villa guide
Separate Arabian Ranches communities, compare plots and renovations, and build a realistic ownership budget before making an offer.
Project Review
The Oasis by Emaar: what villa buyers should compare
Assess The Oasis by release and plot, with practical checks on waterways, privacy, delivery stages and the full cost of villa ownership.
Area Guide
Buying on Palm Jumeirah: the property matters as much as the address
Compare Palm Jumeirah apartments and villas through beach access, building operations, annual costs and evidence for the asking price.
Investment Guide
Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah: compare two specific investments
Compare tenant demand, management, purchase costs and resale evidence in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah before choosing a property.
Investment Guide
Apartment or villa in Dubai: compare the investment properly
Compare apartments and villas using total capital, net income, maintenance exposure and likely buyers, rather than headline yield alone.
Area Guide
Buying an apartment in Jumeirah Lakes Towers
A tower-by-tower approach to buying in JLT, covering access, layouts, service charges, building condition and existing tenancies.
Project Review
Oystra on Al Marjan Island: beyond the architectural statement
Understand Oystra’s waterfront design, then compare the precise apartment, access rights, payment schedule and long-term operating costs.
Ownership Guide
Freehold, leasehold and usufruct in Dubai
Understand the property interest you are buying in Dubai, including time limits, foreign ownership areas and the documents to verify.
Area Guide
Buying an apartment in Business Bay
Compare Business Bay apartments by building, access, layout and annual costs, with clear distinctions between residential and office stock.
Market Analysis
Dubai’s new housing supply: what H1 2026 tells buyers
Read Dubai’s official H1 completion figures in context, then assess how nearby handovers could affect your building’s rent and resale.
Area Guide
Buying in Al Barsha: start with the exact address
Separate Al Barsha, Al Barsha South and Barsha Heights, then verify ownership eligibility, the building and its real day-to-day access.
Buying Guide
How foreign buyers can purchase property in Dubai
Follow the main stages of a Dubai purchase, from ownership eligibility and document checks to funding, registration and post-sale planning.
Project Review
Sunset Bay Grand: what to check on Dubai Islands
Review Sunset Bay Grand’s furnished specification, island setting and payment commitments, with checks for the exact unit and delivery terms.
Buying Guide
How to check a Dubai property developer
Check the legal entity, registered project, escrow details, completed buildings and sale contract before committing to an off-plan purchase.
Area Guide
Dubai Marina: how to assess an apartment purchase
Look beyond the Marina address to compare building condition, views, pedestrian access, operating costs and the evidence behind the price.
Project Review
SAMANA Imperial Garden: the apartment and payment-plan checks
Assess SAMANA Imperial Garden in Arjan, including selected private-pool layouts, payment structures, ownership costs and delivery checks.
Area Guide
JVC property: choose the building before the yield
Compare Jumeirah Village Circle buildings through access, management, layouts and net rental evidence, without treating all JVC stock alike.
Buying Guide
Your first Dubai property purchase: the questions that matter
Organise your first Dubai purchase around budget, documents, financing, inspection and exit planning, with answers to common buyer questions.
Buying Guide
Off-plan or ready property in Dubai?
Compare delivery risk, inspection, payment timing and rental evidence to decide whether an off-plan or completed Dubai property fits your plan.
Ownership Guide
Registering a property purchase with Dubai Land Department
Understand the different registration paths for ready and off-plan Dubai property, the documents involved and the fees to confirm.
Project Review
Costa Mare: comparing an Al Marjan Island purchase
Assess Costa Mare’s coastal setting, apartment position, beach access and operating model before comparing a specific unit with other projects.
Buying Guide
Buying off-plan in Dubai: the checks before you commit
Work through registration, escrow, the sale agreement, payment dates and handover obligations before buying an off-plan Dubai property.
Buying Guide
Buying or renting in Dubai: compare the full cost
Compare rent with the full cost of ownership, including transaction fees, finance, maintenance and the time you expect to stay.
Investment Guide
Dubai property tokenisation: what an AED 1,000 entry means
Understand PRYPCO Mint’s stated entry amount, eligibility and ownership documents, alongside fees, liquidity limits and investment risk.
Area Guide
Dubai Hills Estate: choosing a home or investment
Compare Dubai Hills apartments, townhouses and villas by exact location, running costs, tenant fit and the stage of development.
Investment Guide
Is now the right time for you to buy in Dubai?
Use your holding period, financing and property-level evidence to decide when to buy, without relying on a single price forecast.
Finance Guide
Cash or mortgage in Dubai: compare liquidity and cost
Compare the cash you retain, the finance you pay and the risks you carry when choosing between a cash purchase and a Dubai mortgage.
Market Analysis
Abu Dhabi property: reading the H1 2026 figures
Interpret ADREC’s H1 2026 transaction and foreign investment figures, with a clear distinction between market activity and individual returns.
Area Guide
Dubai Islands: buying into a developing waterfront district
Compare Dubai Islands projects by plot, access, delivery stage and daily needs, while separating future master-plan features from current reality.
Market Analysis
Dubai 2040: what the master plan means for property buyers
Use Dubai 2040 to understand long-term planning direction, then verify the transport, amenities and approvals relevant to your exact property.
Residency Guide
Dubai’s property Golden Visa: eligibility and documents
Check the AED 2 million property route, mortgage documentation and application steps for Dubai’s ten-year investor Golden Visa.
Project Review
Manta Bay: evaluating the Al Marjan Island proposition
Look at Manta Bay’s rooftop-beach concept alongside apartment layout, operating costs, delivery obligations and realistic rental assumptions.
Residency Guide
Dubai’s two-year property visa: the current ownership rules
Read the current DLD conditions for individual and joint owners, and prepare the documents for Dubai’s two-year property investor visa.
Finance Guide
The full cost of buying property in Dubai
Build a Dubai purchase budget that includes registration, agency and finance costs, then plan for the annual expenses of ownership.
Area Guide
Al Marjan Island: an apartment buyer’s guide
Assess the exact project, waterfront access, operating costs and rental plan before buying an apartment on Al Marjan Island.
Investment Guide
How to calculate rental yield in Dubai
Work through a clear Dubai rental example, separate gross yield from net yield, and account for vacancy, fees and mortgage payments.
Project Review
Lumena Alta: assess the office investment on its own terms
Review the OMNIYAT project’s current naming and office component, then compare fit-out costs, leasing assumptions and contractual specifications.
Project Review
Sobha SkyParks: what a high-rise buyer should investigate
Assess Sobha SkyParks through its vertical living concept, precise apartment position, building operations and off-plan contract obligations.
Project Review
Mercedes-Benz Places in Dubai: two projects to distinguish
Separate the Downtown Dubai tower from Mercedes-Benz Places Binghatti City, then verify the exact project, contract and branded-home premium.
Buying Guide
Buying Dubai property from Europe: plan the cross-border details
Prepare for currency transfers, remote representation, document checks and tax advice when buying and managing a Dubai property from Europe.
Investment Guide
Is Dubai property a good investment for your circumstances?
Evaluate a Dubai property through net income, price evidence, concentration risk and exit options, with a clear plan for weaker scenarios.