Monthly rental payments are steadily becoming one of the most welcome changes in the UAE housing market, offering residents a smoother, more manageable way to organise their finances. What used to be one of the biggest hurdles for tenants — paying rent in one to four large cheques — is now shifting toward a structure that reflects how people actually earn, budget and plan for the future. As the market heads toward 2026, this simple change is shaping up to be one of the most impactful adjustments

Navigating Dubai’s fast-moving property market takes more than scanning listings or checking past sales. Values can change over time, and without real-time insights, it’s challenging to judge whether a property’s value in Dubai is accurate, how it may fluctuate over time, or if it offers a favourable return on investment.Property Finders’ new Home Valuation feature is now available exclusively on the Property Finder mobile app and is designed to bring greater confidence and transparency to every

Electric SUVs are no longer a novelty in the UAE. They are becoming a serious alternative to petrol-powered models, especially for drivers who want lower running costs without sacrificing comfort, space, or performance. Still, buying an electric SUV here isn’t as simple as reading a brochure. Extreme heat, long distances, sand, and resale concerns keep many buyers awake at night.So what really matters to UAE drivers in 2026? Real-world range in August, dependable local service, family-friendly i

Abu Dhabi will invest Dh240 billion ($65.4 billion) over the coming years in infrastructure development, with a strong role for private-sector entities, as the emirate sees its population doubling by 2040, a senior official said on Monday.“A lot of people think infrastructure is construction, but it touches a lot of different economic sectors — hospitality, healthcare, education, construction and transportation, etc. When the government actually pumps a lot of investment into infrastructure and

For many people‭, ‬2025‭ ‬felt like a year the crypto market should have soared and didn’t‭. ‬Markets lagged‭, ‬prices disappointed and we started to rethink once sacred rhythms like the four year cycle‭. ‬Some analysts suggested a 5.4‭ ‬year pattern‭ (‬with hope for a final run at the bull market after all‭), ‬while others argued cycles might be replaced‭ ‬altogether by a market shaped more by institutions than solo traders‭. ‬At the same time‭, ‬by the end of the year my social media‭ ‬feeds were filled with people talking about how 2025‭ ‬was the year of the snake in Chinese zodiac‭, ‬and that in February‭, ‬we pass‭ ‬into the year of the Fire Horse‭. ‬So what if 2025‭ ‬was an important transition year‭, ‬where crypto shed its Wild West reputation like a snake sheds its skin‭, ‬in the direction of structural maturity and widespread adoption‭, ‬under the auspices of the Fire Horse’s energy‭, ‬enthusiasm and speed‭? ‬Either way‭, ‬markets are up despite geopolitical uncertainty‭, ‬an interesting development‭, ‬considering the impact of incidents in the past‭. ‬And 2026‭ ‬is shaping up to be very interesting indeed‭. ‬Here are six things I’m looking forward to‭:‬

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Moving to Dubai is exciting — gleaming skyscrapers, luxury malls, and endless sunshine. But as many newcomers quickly realise, this dazzling lifestyle can take a toll on your wallet if you’re not careful. The good news? You don’t have to give up comfort or fun to stay financially smart. With the right mindset and a few simple strategies, you can enjoy everything Dubai has to offer while still saving for the future.Here are 15 practical tips for newcomers who want to live well, spend wisely, and