Mina Al Arab: 24 listings, one developer, priced by size
Mina Al Arab is one developer's master community. Asking prices by size from 24 of our own listings, set against Al Marjan Island, with the limits of the data.
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Insights & market knowledge
Insights on the UAE property market
In-depth guides on Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi: costs, taxes, payment plans and market trends for investors and owner-occupiers.
UAE interest rate at 3.90%: who the rise hits, and who it does not
The Central Bank of the UAE has raised its base rate to 3.90%. Variable rate borrowers feel it first, developer payment plans are not directly affected, cash buyers only through sentiment.
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Al Marjan Island vs Al Hamra Village: which is better to buy in?
Island or village? Al Marjan Island suits buyers of new sea-view apartments near the Wynn resort, Al Hamra Village suits buyers who want a finished home with golf and daily amenities now.
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Ras Al Khaimah since 2020: steady deal count, swinging value
Six years of official figures from Ras Al Khaimah municipality: the number of registered deals barely moves, the value behind them doubles and halves. What actually caused the swing, and what the source cannot tell you.
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Freehold vs Leasehold in the UAE: Ownership Rights for Buyers
Freehold or leasehold? What full ownership and a time-limited use right mean for buyers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, with the laws behind them.
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Living in Umm Al Quwain: A Home in the UAE’s Quietest Emirate
Umm Al Quwain is the UAE's quietest emirate. What living and owning here really mean, from existing apartments to Sobha Siniya Island.
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Off-plan advert in Ras Al Khaimah: the five details the law requires
Law No. (12) of 2023 sets out what the marketing of an off-plan project in Ras Al Khaimah must state. Five details, six checks, one comparison with Dubai.
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Ras Al Khaimah property market 2025: the record figure is not a buying record
Ras Al Khaimah registered AED 18.80bn in 2025, its highest figure yet. Only AED 3.19bn of it was sales. What the municipality report actually shows.
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UAE Real Estate Law 2026: What Buyers Really Need to Know
What truly protects buyers in 2026, and what is new? Off-plan escrow, title deeds and the shared housing statute under UAE real estate law 2026, with the law and authority behind each point.
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Dubai golden visa cost: EUR 2,324 in five documented fees
The Dubai golden visa cost is AED 9,884.75, about EUR 2,324. Five fee lines, the AED 2 million threshold and what applies to a mortgaged property, each with a government source.
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