Blog & Insights

How Dubai off plan escrow works in 2026: Law No. 8 of 2007, Oqood, the 4% transfer fee, 5% retention, milestone releases and buyer checks.

Medical fitness test UAE 2026: standard packages commonly start from around AED 300, express and VIP tiers cost more. Centres, documents, timelines.

Limousine license Dubai 2026: RTA franchise permit rules, DET trade licence, fleet minimums, driver permits and costs from AED 25,000. Full guide.

Hotel apartment license Dubai 2026: DET classification, Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence approvals, costs from AED 60,000 and 9% corporate tax rules.

Holiday home license Dubai 2026: DET permits, per-unit fees from AED 370, Tourism Dirham, VAT 5%, 9% corporate tax and a worked profit example.

Health card Dubai 2026: who needs an occupational health card, screening steps, renewals and costs from AED 250 per worker, plus employer duties.

How nurses, teachers and creators get a 10-year UAE Golden Visa in 2026: nomination routes, DHA and KHDA evidence packs, family sponsorship, 9% tax.

Golden Visa approved? The 2026 order of play: entry permit, medical fitness, Emirates ID biometrics with ICP, stamping with GDRFA, in 5-20 working days.

Gifting property Dubai 2026: transfer to family or your own company at 0.125% instead of 4%. Save AED 77,500 on AED 2m. Steps, documents, costs.

What the GCC unified tourist visa covers across 6 states, its 2026 rollout status, and why founders still need a residence visa or entry permit to work.

Food label registration Dubai 2026: Montaji steps, mandatory label elements, Arabic rules, fees from AED 50 per SKU, rejection reasons and timelines.

Food import requirements UAE 2026: licence, Dubai Municipality registration, Arabic labels, halal, shelf-life rules, 5% duty and VAT, costs and timelines.