Licensed real estate broker in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Your Key is a licensed real estate brokerage in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, founded in 2018. RERA certified (Dubai) and ADREC certified (Abu Dhabi). Sales, leasing and off-plan — not property management.
Abu Dhabi & Dubai Property Guides
Aldar off-plan broker in Abu Dhabi: how to buy off-plan with a licensed brokerage
How to buy Aldar and other Abu Dhabi off-plan property through a licensed broker: escrow, registration, payment plans and checks. Your Key is a brokerage founded in 2018.
Buying Emaar and Dubai off-plan with a RERA-certified broker
How a RERA-certified Dubai broker helps you buy Emaar and other Dubai off-plan property. Your Key has a DIFC office and was founded in 2018.
How to sell an apartment in Abu Dhabi or Dubai
A licensed brokerage guide to selling your apartment in Abu Dhabi or Dubai — valuation, marketing and transfer. Your Key does not provide property management.
Leasing your apartment in Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Find a tenant and complete a lease through a licensed brokerage in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Your Key lists and lets — it does not manage the property after move-in.
Investing in Al Reem, Saadiyat and Yas Island
A licensed brokerage overview of Al Reem Island, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island for buyers and investors. Your Key was founded in 2018 and is licensed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Buying property on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi: a buyer's guide
A buyer's guide to Yas Island: freehold ownership, communities, off-plan and ready homes, fees and the buying process, from Your Key, a licensed Abu Dhabi brokerage.
Buying property on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi: a buyer's guide
A buyer's guide to Saadiyat Island: freehold ownership, beachfront and cultural district homes, off-plan and ready options, fees and process, from Your Key.
Renting an apartment in Abu Dhabi: a guide for tenants
A tenant's guide to renting in Abu Dhabi: Tawtheeq registration on DARI, Madhmoun-permitted listings, deposits, cheques and what to check, from Your Key.
Selling your apartment in Abu Dhabi: a step-by-step guide
How to sell an apartment in Abu Dhabi: valuation, Madhmoun listing permit, mortgage and tenancy clearance, DARI transfer and fees, from Your Key.
Understanding UAE off-plan payment plans
Understand booking payments, pre-handover and post-handover instalments, and how to compare published UAE off-plan plans with Your Key, a licensed brokerage.
Freehold Areas for Foreigners in Abu Dhabi
Where foreigners can own property in Abu Dhabi: official Investment Zones, the nine areas named on u.ae, how to verify a plot on DARI, and ADGM islands.
Al Reem Island Community Guide, Abu Dhabi
A practical guide to Al Reem Island: ADGM registration, official ownership rules, current off-plan projects on yourkey.ae, and checks before you buy.
Buying Off-Plan in Abu Dhabi: Fees, Escrow and ADGM vs ADREC
How to buy off-plan in Abu Dhabi: ADGM versus ADREC jurisdiction, official registration fees, escrow rules, and the steps to register your contract.
Buying Off-Plan in Dubai: DLD Fees, Oqood and Escrow
How to buy off-plan in Dubai: the official 4% DLD fee, Oqood registration within 90 days, escrow under Law 8 of 2007, and the steps to complete a purchase.
Dubai Hills Estate Community Guide
A practical guide to Dubai Hills Estate: designated freehold status, DLD and Oqood fees, current off-plan projects on yourkey.ae, and buyer checks.
Dubai Islands Community Guide
A practical guide to Dubai Islands: designated freehold status, Oqood and DLD fees, current off-plan projects on yourkey.ae, and buyer checks.
Handover and Snagging Checklist for UAE Buyers
A UAE handover and snagging checklist, with official Dubai and Abu Dhabi defects periods, escrow retention, and title-registration steps.
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Community Guide, Dubai
A practical guide to Jumeirah Village Circle: designated freehold status, DLD and Oqood fees, current off-plan projects on yourkey.ae, and buyer checks.
Mortgages for Expats and Non-Residents in the UAE
Official UAE Central Bank LTV caps for expats, the 50% off-plan limit, debt-burden rules, registration fees and non-resident lending.
Rental Yields by Area in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
How to calculate gross and net rental yields from official DLD and ADREC sources, with a dated method, and why this guide does not invent area averages.
Saadiyat Island Community Guide, Abu Dhabi
A practical guide to Saadiyat Island: official Investment Zone status, DARI registration, current off-plan projects on yourkey.ae, and buyer checks.
Service Charges Explained in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
How service charges work in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: the official DLD Index, RERA and ADREC approval rules, and how to check a building before you buy.
Total Cost of Buying in Dubai vs Abu Dhabi
Official purchase fees in Dubai and Abu Dhabi compared, with a worked AED 2 million example, mortgage-registration costs, and items you must still confirm.
UAE Golden Visa Through Property: The AED 2 Million Rule
How the UAE property Golden Visa works: the AED 2 million threshold, off-plan rules, documents, official fees, and how to apply through ICP.
Yas Island Community Guide, Abu Dhabi
A practical guide to Yas Island: official Investment Zone status, DARI registration, current off-plan projects on yourkey.ae, and buyer checks.