Who has never been to Dubai often has a picture in mind that has very little to do with reality. 🐫 Oppressed, veiled, legally powerless – these clichés persist stubbornly, but they simply do not apply to Dubai in 2026. The city, where around 90 percent of the population are expats, has long been one of the most cosmopolitan metropolises in the world. 🌍 Thousands of women from Europe, America, and the Arab world live here – as career women, entrepreneurs, mothers, and singles. How their daily...
With the new Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, the United Arab Emirates are taking a long-overdue step: As of June 1, 2026, the age of majority in civil law will officially be 18 years. For young entrepreneurs planning to start a company in Dubai, this means: no guardians, no special permits, and no unnecessary waiting. 🛠️ What Specifically Changes for Founders in Dubai Previously, founders under the age of 21 had to navigate a complex path – requiring...
Until recently, anyone buying property in Dubai with the goal of staying long-term had to overcome a significant hurdle: a minimum down payment of one million Dirhams—or half of the purchase price—was required before a 10-year Golden Visa could be requested. As of April 2026, this regulation is a thing of the past. 💡 What Has Changed—And Why It Matters Previously, simply owning a property worth two million Dirhams was not enough. The deciding factor was how much of it had already been paid...