LiveDXB — all materials

https://livedxb.com/LiveDXB — all materials2026-07-31T08:45:59.000Zhttps://livedxb.com/en/archive/what-is-livedxb/What is LiveDXB2026-07-29T14:30:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

LiveDXB is the author's city portal about life and real estate in Dubai. Here, neighborhoods, homes, schools, expenses and daily routes are considered as a single system on which the quality of life depends.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/you-are-not-choosing-an-apartment-you-are-choosing-the-life-around-it/You are not choosing an apartment. You are choosing the life around it2026-07-29T14:25:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

When buying or renting an apartment, a person simultaneously chooses the route to school, time in traffic jams, family habits, the cost of everyday life and the level of daily stress

https://livedxb.com/en/districts/district-as-a-product/District as a product2026-07-29T14:20:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

An area can look impressive on a map and be annoying on a daily basis in real life. LiveDXB evaluates not renderings, but routes, infrastructure, costs and real-world limitations

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/a-home-as-a-product-problems-hidden-during-a-viewing/A home as a product: problems you may not notice during a viewing2026-07-29T14:15:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

An inconvenient kitchen, a long wait for the elevator, poor parking and lack of storage are not small things, but daily product mistakes.

https://livedxb.com/en/family-dubai/family-life-in-dubai-starts-with-school-and-the-daily-route/Family life in Dubai starts with school and the daily route, not a tower2026-07-29T14:10:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Sometimes the best home becomes the wrong choice because the family pays for it every day with time, stress and complex logistics.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-live-in-dubai/How much does it really cost to live in Dubai?2026-07-29T14:05:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Rent or mortgage is just the beginning. LiveDXB collects a complete model of family expenses so that a beautiful budget does not fall apart after moving.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/livedxb-editorial-standard/LiveDXB Editorial Standard2026-07-29T14:00:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Technology helps collect and organize information, but does not replace verification. LiveDXB separates facts, opinion pieces, reference data, and commercial content.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/how-livedxb-researches-dubai/How LiveDXB researches Dubai2026-07-29T13:55:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

The LiveDXB method connects the route, area, home, layout and costs into one life scenario - without universal ratings and advertising promises.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/from-product-design-to-real-estate-why-a-city-needs-product-thinking/From product design to real estate: why a city needs product thinking2026-07-29T13:50:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Fifteen years of product design taught Alexander Nevsky to look not for a pretty picture, but for repeating scenarios, mistakes and real human needs.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/why-livedxb-is-not-an-agency-site/Why LiveDXB is not an agency site2026-07-29T13:45:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

LiveDXB may lead to consultations and transactions, but the portal's editorial goal is to help make a decision, even if the result is a refusal to purchase.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/good-advice-can-end-with-no-deal/Good advice can end with no deal2026-07-29T13:40:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

The value of real estate analysis is measured not by the number of transactions, but by how many costly mistakes can be made visible in advance.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/how-i-combine-work-at-nevsky-realty-and-independent-livedxb/How I combine work at Nevsky Realty and independent LiveDXB2026-07-29T13:35:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Alexander Nevsky explains the line between professional transaction support and LiveDXB's independent editorial output.

https://livedxb.com/en/archive/city-house-and-layout-why-they-are-one-system/City, house and layout: why they are one system2026-07-29T13:30:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

It is impossible to evaluate an apartment separately from a building, a building separately from a district, and a district separately from a person’s routes.

https://livedxb.com/en/moving/what-to-decide-before-choosing-an-apartment-when-moving-to-dubai/What to decide before choosing an apartment when moving to Dubai2026-07-29T13:25:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Before viewing apartments, it is useful to fix school, work, transport, budget and life horizon - otherwise the search quickly turns into a random directory.

https://livedxb.com/en/moving/first-30-days-in-dubai-practical-sequence/First 30 days in Dubai: practical sequence2026-07-29T13:20:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

It’s easier to go through the first month after moving as a sequence of priorities: documents, communications, housing, transport, school and household infrastructure.

https://livedxb.com/en/family-dubai/school-work-and-home-how-to-build-a-family-route-map/School, work and home: how to build a family route map2026-07-29T13:15:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Family selection of a neighborhood starts with a map of required trips, when they'll take place, and who's in charge of each route.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/rent-or-buy-in-the-first-year-of-living-in-dubai/Rent or buy in the first year of living in Dubai2026-07-29T13:10:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Buying for the first year may be right, but renting often provides a valuable opportunity to test out an area, routes, and your own plans with a lower cost of error.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/renting-a-home-in-dubai-the-path-from-searching-to-receiving-the-keys/Renting a home in Dubai: the path from searching to receiving the keys2026-07-29T13:05:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Practical sequence of renting: criteria, viewings, checking conditions, offer, contract, payments, Ejari, connections and acceptance of the apartment.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/ejari-why-is-it-needed-and-when-is-it-issued/Ejari: why is it needed and when is it issued?2026-07-29T13:00:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Ejari registers the lease agreement and is needed for a number of further processes. It is important to understand the documents, the responsibilities of the parties and the moment of registration in advance.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/dewa-district-cooling-and-internet-after-renting/DEWA, district cooling and internet: what to connect after signing a lease2026-07-29T12:55:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

After the contract, the tenant needs to understand which services are covered by DEWA, who is responsible for cooling and which connections depend on the specific building.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/upfront-costs-of-renting-in-dubai/How much money do you need upfront to rent in Dubai?2026-07-29T12:50:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

The annual rate does not show the starting amount: the deposit, commission, registration, connections, first payment, moving and home preparation occur almost simultaneously.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/checklist-for-viewing-an-apartment-in-dubai/Checklist for viewing an apartment in Dubai2026-07-29T12:45:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

What to check in one viewing: light, noise, water, air conditioning, storage, parking, elevators, appearance, defects and building operation.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/what-to-check-in-the-lease-agreement/What to check in the lease agreement2026-07-29T12:40:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Price and term are just the beginning. Repairs, deposits, notice, early exit, payments, condition of the apartment and additional conditions are important.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/buying-secondary-market-property-in-dubai/Buying secondary-market property in Dubai: the main stages2026-07-29T12:35:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

The sequence of a transaction on the secondary market: task, search, verification of the property and parties, offer, agreement, NOC, settlements and transfer.

https://livedxb.com/en/housing/service-charge-and-real-cost-of-ownership/Service charge and real cost of ownership2026-07-29T12:30:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Profitability and mortgage payment do not show the full cost of the property: maintenance, repairs, downtime, insurance and future improvements also require a budget.

https://livedxb.com/en/theme-showcase/Theme block showcase2026-07-29T11:57:01.017Z2026-07-29T11:57:01.017ZAlexander Nevsky

All variants of Revision blocks

https://livedxb.com/en/contact/Contact2026-03-24T05:10:30.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Tell us about your situation: first we will formulate the problem, then we will determine suitable areas and properties.

https://livedxb.com/en/discovery-gardens/project-discovery-gardens-contemporary-cluster-building-108-to-building-137/Contemporary Cluster in Discovery Gardens: prices and project guide2026-02-05T18:57:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:58.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Contemporary Cluster (Discovery Gardens) — sale 479,900–52,000,000 AED, rent 47,000–135,000 AED/year.

https://livedxb.com/en/meydan/project-meydan-meydan-avenue-azizi-gardens/Azizi Gardens in Meydan: prices and project guide2026-02-04T17:10:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:58.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Azizi Gardens (Meydan) — sale 890,000–1,190,000 AED, rent 59,999–95,000 AED/year.

https://livedxb.com/en/al-satwa/project-al-satwa-jumeirah-garden-city-waha-living/Waha Living in Al Satwa: prices and project guide2026-02-03T12:43:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Waha Living (Al Satwa) — sale 860,000–2,750,000 AED, rent 55,000–120,000 AED/year.

https://livedxb.com/en/dubai-design-district/project-dubai-design-district-design-quarter-design-quarter-tower-a/Design Quarter Tower A in Dubai Design District: prices and project guide2026-02-02T17:32:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:58.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Design Quarter Tower A (Dubai Design District) — sale 2,009,100–8,276,000 AED.

https://livedxb.com/en/arjan/project-arjan-arbor-view/Arbor View in Arjan: prices and project guide2026-02-02T13:48:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Arbor View (Arjan) — sale 1,100,000–3,599,999 AED, rent 59,999–2,200,000 AED/year.

https://livedxb.com/en/zabeel/project-zabeel-zabeel-1-one-za-abeel-tower/One Za'abeel Tower in Zabeel: prices and project guide2026-02-01T21:37:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:59.000ZAlexander Nevsky

One Za'abeel Tower (Zabeel) — sale 4,799,000–55,000,000 AED, rent 300,000–1,350,000 AED/year.

https://livedxb.com/en/palm-jumeirah/project-palm-jumeirah-garden-homes-garden-homes-frond-e/Garden Homes Frond E in Palm Jumeirah: prices and project guide2026-02-01T14:25:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:58.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Garden Homes Frond E (Palm Jumeirah) — sale 23,750,000–80,000,000 AED, rent 850,000–3,200,000 AED/year.

https://livedxb.com/en/damac-hills-2/project-damac-hills-2-albizia/Albizia in Damac Hills 2: prices and project guide2026-01-29T17:48:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:58.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Albizia (Damac Hills 2) — sale 1,250,000–1,820,000,000 AED, rent 74,500–125,000 AED/year, gross rental yield 7%.

https://livedxb.com/en/downtown-dubai/project-downtown-dubai-burj-lake-hotel-the-address-downtown/Burj Lake Hotel - The Address DownTown in Downtown Dubai: prices and project guide2026-01-29T16:16:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:58.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Burj Lake Hotel - The Address DownTown (Downtown Dubai) — sale 1,800,000–39,000,000 AED, rent 104,995–575,000 AED/year, gross rental yield 7.7%.

https://livedxb.com/en/subscribe/LiveDXB2026-01-28T15:55:43.000Z2026-07-30T13:46:10.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Life, areas and real estate in Dubai - without unnecessary fuss

https://livedxb.com/en/tags/Dubai Navigator2026-01-28T15:50:36.000Z2026-07-30T13:46:10.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Areas, projects, developers, news and life in Dubai

https://livedxb.com/en/al-jaddaf/project-al-jaddaf-binghatti-avenue/Binghatti Avenue in Al Jaddaf: prices and project guide2026-01-26T19:51:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Binghatti Avenue (Al Jaddaf) — sale 957,000–2,550,000 AED, rent 59,999–190,000 AED/year, gross rental yield 7.8%.

https://livedxb.com/en/jumeirah-golf-estates/project-jumeirah-golf-estates-jumeirah-luxury/Jumeirah Luxury in Jumeirah Golf Estates: prices and project guide2026-01-24T15:33:00.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:58.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Jumeirah Luxury (Jumeirah Golf Estates) — sale 6,500,000–11,500,000 AED, rent 320,000–780,000 AED/year, gross rental yield 7.7%.

https://livedxb.com/en/authors/Authors2026-01-23T19:31:32.000Z2026-07-29T11:08:52.813ZAlexander Nevsky

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https://livedxb.com/en/news/health-insurance-and-healthcare-in-dubai/Health insurance and healthcare in Dubai: what you need to know2026-01-23T19:20:21.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

How health insurance and the healthcare system works in Dubai: important tips for residents. Life and documents

https://livedxb.com/en/news/emirates-id-and-visas-without-the-stress/Emirates ID and visas: how to apply without the stress2026-01-23T19:16:36.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Obtaining an Emirates ID and resident visa are mandatory steps for living in Dubai. The process may seem bureaucratic, but if you know the procedure, everything goes quickly. First, an application is submitted through a sponsor or employer, then biometrics and a medical test are taken. After submitting the document...

https://livedxb.com/en/news/clubs-and-activities-for-children-in-dubai/Clubs and activities: keeping children busy in Dubai2026-01-23T19:16:15.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Dubai has a wide variety of clubs and sections for children of all ages. Here you can find sports schools, art studios, music classes and even robotics courses. It is important to take into account the interests of the child and logistics: many centers are located in residential areas or near schools, which…

https://livedxb.com/en/news/buying-property-in-dubai-first-steps/Buying property in Dubai: first steps2026-01-23T19:15:59.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Buying property in Dubai may seem complicated, but if you break the process down into steps, it becomes easier. First, decide on your goals: whether you want to buy a home for yourself or for investment purposes, how much you are willing to spend and in what area you will be comfortable living. Study the market, compare...

https://livedxb.com/en/news/renting-a-home-in-dubai-tips-for-your-first-deal/Renting a home in Dubai: tips for your first deal2026-01-23T19:15:24.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

What to look for when renting an apartment

https://livedxb.com/en/news/how-to-choose-an-area-in-dubai-a-checklist-for-beginners/How to choose an area in Dubai: a checklist for beginners2026-01-23T19:14:07.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

A step-by-step plan for choosing an area to suit your lifestyle

https://livedxb.com/en/news/the-first-month-after-moving-to-dubai-how-not-to-go-crazy/The first month after moving to Dubai: how not to go crazy2026-01-23T19:13:32.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

How to adapt in the first weeks after moving to Dubai

https://livedxb.com/en/news/top-5-mistakes-when-moving-to-dubai-my-personal-lessons/Top 5 mistakes when moving to Dubai: my personal lessons2026-01-23T19:13:20.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Five common mistakes when moving to Dubai and how to avoid them

https://livedxb.com/en/news/top-3-areas-of-dubai-for-families-pros-and-cons/Top 3 areas of Dubai for families: pros and cons2026-01-23T19:13:11.000Z2026-07-31T08:45:57.000ZAlexander Nevsky

Dubai is not only about skyscrapers and beaches, but also about different areas with a unique character. For families with children, it is important to understand where it will be comfortable to live and where there are schools, parks and infrastructure. In this review, I will talk about the three most convenient areas for family life, their advantages and disadvantages.…