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What Dubai's History Teaches Every Business About Building in Uncertain Times
UAE News
Gaurav Keswani

What Dubai’s History Teaches Every Business About Building in Uncertain Times

Key Highlights Dubai has recovered from five major economic crises since 1990, each time faster and stronger than the last. The Dubai Land Department recorded AED 111 billion in real estate transactions in January 2026 alone, an 88 percent year-on-year increase. S&P Global reaffirmed the UAE’s AA sovereign credit rating in March 2026, backed by national net assets at 184 percent of GDP. Dubai’s 2026 friction points follow the same pre-recovery pattern seen in every one of its five previous

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Dubai Real Estate Market March 2026 What Official DLD Data Reveals
Golden Visa
Gaurav Keswani

Dubai Real Estate Market March 2026: What Official DLD Data Reveals

Key Highlights Ramadan 2026 (Feb 18 to Mar 19) produced 15,196 transactions worth AED 50.58 billion, up 29.7% in value year-on-year. Weeks 1 through 3 of March confirmed 8,509 transactions worth AED 27.98 billion. Dubai’s luxury market posted AED 10.92 billion across 900 deals in the first 24 days of March. January and February 2026 combined produced AED 133.3 billion across 34,452 deals, up 38.8% in value year-on-year.   Dubai entered March 2026 with strong momentum behind it. January delivered

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Dubai's AED 302.7 Billion Budget 2026–2028 What It Means for Business and Investors
UAE News
Gaurav Keswani

Dubai’s AED 302.7 Billion Budget 2026–2028: What It Means for Business and Investors

Key Highlights Dubai’s 2026–2028 budget allocates AED 302.7 billion in expenditures against AED 329.2 billion in projected revenues, the largest three-year budget in the emirate’s history. Infrastructure receives 48% of FY2026 spending, making it the single largest government capital commitment driving commercial opportunity across logistics, construction, and real estate. The Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit, launched in October 2025, allows over 10,000 active free zone firms to access Dubai mainland for AED 5,000 per six months without setting up a

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Dubai's Safe Haven Story Isn't Over. It's Just Getting Complicated—Here is How
UAE News
Gaurav Keswani

Dubai’s Safe Haven Story Isn’t Over. It’s Just Getting Complicated—Here is How

Key Highlights Dubai recorded AED 111 billion in total property transactions in January 2026, more than 80% up year-on-year, even as regional conflict dominated headlines. The CBUAE projects 5.6% GDP growth for both 2025 and 2026, with bond markets narrowing credit default swap spreads rather than widening them. Paying AED 250,000 or more annually in UAE federal corporate tax now qualifies a business owner for a 10-year Golden Visa, making compliance and residency the same conversation. Under Cabinet Resolution No.

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Is RERA Valuation Mandatory for Golden Visa Property in Dubai?
Golden Visa
Gaurav Keswani

Is RERA Valuation Mandatory for Golden Visa Property in Dubai?

Key Highlights  RERA does not issue property valuations. The correct document is the Real Estate Evaluation e-Certificate (Taqeemi), issued only by DLD-accredited private companies. The DLD 10-year Golden Visa route uses your purchase price, while the ICP 5-year route uses your current property value — two routes, two completely different rules. You can combine multiple properties to reach the AED 2M threshold. DLD explicitly allows one or more properties under your name to count toward the total.   RERA valuation

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UAE Launches Up to 50% R&D Tax Credit What Every Business Needs to Know
UAE News
Gaurav Keswani

UAE Launches Up to 50% R&D Tax Credit: What Every Business Needs to Know

Key Highlights  The UAE now offers up to 50% corporate tax credit on qualifying R&D spending, effective January 1, 2026. The maximum credit a business can claim is AED 2 million per tax period. A minimum spend of AED 500,000 per R&D project is required to be eligible. R&D activities must be conducted inside the UAE. Overseas spending does not qualify.   The UAE Ministry of Finance officially launched Phase 1 of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Program

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Why the World Still Invests in Dubai, UAE
Golden Visa
Gaurav Keswani

Why the World Still Invests in Dubai, UAE

Key Highlights UAE greenfield FDI surged 78% to a record USD 33.2 billion in 2025, with Dubai alone attracting 1,202 projects worth USD 8.45 billion. The UAE ranks 5th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, leading the MENA region for the 8th consecutive year. Foreign investors can own 100% of their business across 40+ UAE free zones and 122 mainland economic activities, with no national partner required. UAE Golden Visa investors qualify with AED 2 million in real

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