The Journal

Guides

Best Tea Houses in Dubai

Taking afternoon tea in Dubai can mean very different things, depending on where you sit.

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rentals in Dubai: How Each Market Works for Investors

Dubai’s rental market is often treated as one investment field, but in practice it divides

Jointly Owned Property in Dubai: What Buyers Need to Know

A buyer in Dubai is rarely purchasing a unit in isolation. In many of the

Dubai Marina vs Downtown Dubai: Waterfront Living or Landmark Address?

Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai are two of Dubai’s most established prime residential districts, but
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Lifestyle

Summer Perfume in Dubai: Ultra-Luxury Scents for Heat, Light and Long Evenings

Perfume carries a particular significance in Dubai. It is part of personal style, social presence

Loro Piana: Weaving Rare Fibre From Piedmont To Dubai

In 1924, Pietro Loro Piana founded the modern Loro Piana company in Quarona, a small

Audemars Piguet Watches: From Royal Oak Steel to Rare Complications

Audemars Piguet began in 1875 in Le Brassus, in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux, when Jules

Living in Dubai

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Design & Architecture

Modern Bedroom Designs: Inside the New Language of Super-Prime Living

A bedroom reveals more about a home than its grandest reception room. It is where

Burj Binghatti Jacob and Co Residences: The Story Behind Dubai’s Jewel-Like Hypertower

Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences is taking shape in Business Bay and is one

Adrian Smith: The Architect Behind Some of the World’s Most Recognised Landmarks

Before Burj Khalifa carried Adrian Smith’s name well beyond architectural circles, he had already worked

Tom Wright: The Architect of the Burj Al Arab and Beyond

Tom Wright’s name is tied, above all else, to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai,
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Company News

A Glimpse into Benjamin Franklin’s Rare Readings and Writings

There are few opportunities more compelling for collectors and historians than the chance to engage

Return to Tegernsee: Three Iconic Decades of Porsche

There are few settings in Europe that frame a motor car quite like the Tegernsee.

Dubai International Realty’s Villa Gaia Sale Signals Enduring Appetite for Dubai’s Ultra-Prime Waterfront

In a transaction that underscores the sustained vitality of Dubai's most exclusive residential segment, Dubai

Three Defining Lots at RM QIC Realty Monterey 2026 Edition

Returning to the Portola Hotel and Monterey Conference Center for its 29th year, RM QIC
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The Market

AED 330M Villa Breaks Record on Jumeirah Bay Island

East of Palm Jumeirah lays Dubai’s most coveted island address: Jumeirah Bay. With less than

The Great British Shift: Why More UK Buyers Are Moving to Dubai

It is no overstatement to say the UAE is one of the world’s most diverse

A Solid First Quarter Anchored by a Record-Breaking Sale

As Dubai’s real estate market marches steadily through the second quarter of the year, we

The Most Expensive Villa Resale on Palm Jumeirah in 2025 – And What It Signals

The story of Dubai’s property market in 2025 has been one of rapid acceleration. In
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Dubai Real Estate

How the DLD Waiver Works: Benefits for Investors and End Users

Dubai’s property market continues to show remarkable momentum. As of 2025, the city is welcoming

What Is an EOI (Expression of Interest) in Real Estate?

The Dubai real estate market is one of the world’s most exclusive. For buyers hoping

Why Hudayriyat Island Is Abu Dhabi’s Next Investment Hotspot

Hudayriyat Island started out as a leisure-led coastal destination on the edge of the capital,

Hudayriyat Island Investment Guide 2026: Top Modon Developments in Abu Dhabi

Luxury in Abu Dhabi is no longer confined to location alone; it is increasingly shaped

How to Buy Off-Plan Property in Dubai: Key Considerations for Buyers

Buying off-plan requires confidence in what is yet to be built, and Dubai gives that
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