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Photography

Every photograph on this site comes from Unsplashand is used under the Unsplash License, which permits commercial use. The licence does not require attribution. I credit the photographers anyway, because they did the work.

• Ahmed AldaieThe Burj Khalifa rising above the illuminated Downtown Dubai skyline and highway interchange at night
• David RodrigoThe Burj Khalifa and surrounding skyscrapers above a multi-level highway interchange in Dubai
• Ahmed AldaieThe Burj Khalifa rising above the Downtown Dubai skyline under dark storm clouds
• Ryan MiglinczyClose architectural view of modern high-rise building facades
• Omar YehiaDubai city skyline under a clear blue sky
• ZQ LeeDubai city buildings photographed during the day
• Darcey BeauDense urban high-rise cityscape in Dubai
• Nick FewingsA view across a Dubai district of closely packed tall buildings
• Riyas MohammedA wide view of a Dubai neighbourhood filled with tall residential towers
• Dawid TkoczModern skyscrapers lining a busy multi-lane highway in Dubai
• Emma HarrisovaHigh-rise residential towers standing directly on the Dubai seafront
• Nelemson GuevarraA large Dubai marina filled with moored boats
• Timo VolzA white and blue boat on the water in front of Dubai city buildings
• Nelemson GuevarraA waterway running between tall buildings in Dubai
• Nelemson GuevarraA large body of water surrounded by tall Dubai towers
• Kevin JDThe Dubai skyline seen across open water during the day
• Karen DaltonDubai city skyline seen across the water at sunset
• Vandan PatelA view of the Dubai skyline from the water
• Thomas HaasA large body of water with the Dubai city skyline behind it
• Wael HneiniWhite and grey high-rise buildings beside the water in Dubai
• Cédric DhaenensA white and blue boat on the sea off the Dubai coast
• Ashim D'SilvaAerial view over Dubai city buildings during the day
• Jhonwayne PumarasAerial view of a Dubai district beside a body of water
• Nelemson GuevarraAerial view of a Dubai district with a waterway running through it
• Nejc SokličAerial view of Dubai's coastline and cityscape
• Courtney HallAerial view of a white building beside the water in Dubai
• Nejc SokličA large observation wheel above the water and the Dubai city skyline
• Robert BockPanoramic view of the Dubai city skyline at night
• PhotoHoundA view of the Dubai city lights at night from the top of a skyscraper
• Nick FewingsDubai city buildings behind an outdoor swimming pool
• Faisal MangaA large resort on the Dubai coast framed by palm trees
• Christoph SchulzAerial view of the Burj Al Arab hotel standing on the water
• Nahel HadiAerial photograph of the Burj Al Arab beside the shoreline
• Kevin JDThe Abu Dhabi city skyline at night
• David RodrigoThe Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque reflected in a pool at low sun in Abu Dhabi
• Karthik B KThe Abu Dhabi skyline with a body of water in the foreground
• Gamze TeomanThe sun setting over Abu Dhabi and the water
• Nick FewingsThe Abu Dhabi skyline seen across the sea during the day
• Imtiyaz AliThe Abu Dhabi skyline across the water during the day
• Nazar SkalatskyA white concrete building beside the water in Abu Dhabi
• Yan MaA large domed building beside the water in Abu Dhabi
• Jiho ChoiA view across Abu Dhabi towards tall buildings
• Riza MohammedAbu Dhabi at night with city lights reflected in the water
• Alicja ZiajowskaA bridge over the water with the Abu Dhabi skyline behind it
• Imtiyaz AliA white boat on the water near Abu Dhabi city buildings at night
• Giulia SquillaceThe Abu Dhabi city skyline at dusk with water reflections
• Ishan @seefromtheskyA small island surrounded by shallow sea
• Marek OkonAn island photographed against an open sky
• Phillip GlickmanA lit concrete building in Abu Dhabi during the day

With thanks to 39 photographers: Ahmed Aldaie, Alicja Ziajowska, Ashim D'Silva, Cédric Dhaenens, Christoph Schulz, Courtney Hall, Darcey Beau, David Rodrigo, Dawid Tkocz, Emma Harrisova, Faisal Manga, Gamze Teoman, Giulia Squillace, Imtiyaz Ali, Ishan @seefromthesky, Jhonwayne Pumaras, Jiho Choi, Karen Dalton, Karthik B K, Kevin JD, Marek Okon, Nahel Hadi, Nazar Skalatsky, Nejc Soklič, Nelemson Guevarra, Nick Fewings, Omar Yehia, Phillip Glickman, PhotoHound, Riyas Mohammed, Riza Mohammed, Robert Bock, Ryan Miglinczy, Thomas Haas, Timo Volz, Vandan Patel, Wael Hneini, Yan Ma, ZQ Lee.

What these photographs are not. They are editorial images of Dubai. None of them depicts a specific development, project or unit discussed on this site, and none should be read as a render, a floor plan or a representation of anything for sale. Where a page discusses a named project, the facts about it are sourced in that page's own reference list.

Market data

Area figures — prices per square foot, rents, gross yields, density and supply — are compiled from named third-party sources and re-verified periodically. The area pack was last reviewed on24 August 2026, and each area on theinvestment map carries its own source list.

Recurring sources include:

• Dubai Land Department transaction records and project registers
• Bayut and Property Finder market reports and area guides
• Property Monitor price indices
• Propsearch building and unit-count data
• Fitch Ratings commentary on UAE real estate supply
• YallaValue, Excel Properties, Oliva, Global Property Guide and Aigents Realty area data
• Gulf News, The National, Arabian Business, Khaleej Times and Construction Week reporting
• Developer announcements and results, cited directly where used

How the figures are handled

• Every figure carries a source and a date, or is labelled as an estimate.
• All yields quoted are gross — before service charges, voids, agency and management. Net is always lower.
• Where sources disagree, both are shown rather than averaged into a false precision.
• Negative claims about any developer or area are attributed to the party making them.
• Past performance is described as history, never as a forecast or a promise of return.

Writing

Articles are drafted with AI assistance and reviewed and approved by me before publication, as noted in every byline. The judgements, the recommendations and any mistakes are mine. If you find an error anywhere on this site, tell me and I will correct it and say what changed.

The Off Plan Guide publishes general information and analysis. Nothing here is financial, legal or investment advice. Verify current figures with the Dubai Land Department or a licensed professional before committing funds.