All respondents help us understand Dubai's diverse population.
What is your gender? *
What is your age group? *
What is your nationality? *
What is your marital status? *
What is your household composition? *
What is your occupation? *
How many earning family members are in your household? *
What is your monthly household income (AED)? *
How long have you lived in Dubai? *
How long do you intend to stay in Dubai? *
What is the one thing that would make you stay in Dubai longer?
Optional — share a quick thought if you'd like
What is your current living situation? *
Your answer determines which questions you see next
Why did you choose your current accommodation? *
Select all that apply
How far are you willing to travel from home for work? *
Which emirate do you commute to?
Etihad Rail's passenger service will connect Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Fujairah by train, with a 30-minute high-speed link between Dubai and Abu Dhabi planned by 2030. Will this influence where you choose to live or buy property? *
Etihad Rail's passenger service will connect Sharjah to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah by train. Will this influence where you choose to live or buy property? *
Has remote work influenced your housing preferences? *
How has remote work influenced your preferences?
Please describe
How satisfied are you with your current accommodation? *
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Renting in Dubai
Questions about your rental experience and future intentions.
What is your annual rent (AED)? *
Please enter your exact annual rent (must be AED 20,000 or above)
AED
How do you feel about current rental prices in Dubai? *
Following Abu Dhabi's rent freeze (0% increases from June 2026), what do you expect for your rent over the next 12 months? *
How has Abu Dhabi's rent freeze affected your housing plans? *
What do you expect will happen to your rent at the next renewal? *
When your rent next becomes due for review, how much do you expect it to change? *
Under Sharjah's rental law, rent is frozen for the first 3 years of a contract, then reviewed at most once every 2 years at fair market value.
Would you consider moving to a different area or property type if your rent increases? *
Which of the following would increase your satisfaction as a tenant? *
Select all that apply
Which of the following amenities and community features are most important to you when renting? *
Choose the 5 most important to you
⠿Yoga & fitness centre
⠿Swimming pool
⠿Spa, sauna & steam room
⠿Cinema room
⠿Sports facilities
⠿Business centre
⠿Children's play area
⠿Gated community with security
⠿Clubhouse
⠿Lakes & waterways
⠿Green spaces & parks
⠿Pet friendly areas
How important is proximity to the following when renting? *
Choose the 5 most important to you
⠿Metro / bus stop
⠿Retail outlets and shopping malls
⠿Schools / universities
⠿Hospitals / clinics
⠿Workplace
⠿Business hubs
⠿Beaches
⠿Parks
⠿Other sports facilities
⠿Nursery / childcare
How do you primarily search for properties to rent? *
Where do you intend to invest your money in the next 3 years? *
Select all that apply
Do you intend to buy a property in Dubai within the next 1–3 years? *
Have you heard about or invested in Dubai's blockchain-powered fractional real estate platforms? *(these are DLD-regulated platforms that use tokenization to enable property co-ownership)
Choose only one option
What attracts you most to blockchain-powered fractional real estate platforms? *
Choose only one option
What are your reasons for considering buying a property in Dubai? *
Select all that apply
How do you plan to purchase the property? *
Choose only one option
What is your preferred housing type for purchase? *
Choose only one option
What is your preferred location for purchasing property in Dubai? *
How many bedrooms do you prefer? *
Choose only one option
Which of the following would most encourage you to buy property in Abu Dhabi right now? *
Select all that apply
Which of the following would most encourage you to rent in Abu Dhabi right now? *
Select all that apply
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Your property
Questions about your property ownership and investment portfolio.
What is your property's estimated current value (AED)? *
Please enter your estimate in AED (must be AED 200,000 or above)
AED
Would you like betterhomes to provide a free valuation for your property?
What are your annual equated monthly installments (EMI)? *
Please specify the annual total in AED
AED
What is the tenure of your mortgage? *
Choose only one option
How many real estate properties do you own in Dubai? *
What type of property is it? *
Choose only one option
How many bedrooms? *
Choose only one option
Where is this property located? *
How did you purchase this property? *
Choose only one option
What type are your properties? *
Enter the number of each type you own
How many bedrooms are each? *
Updates automatically based on Q35 — please complete every row
Enter property counts above.
How did you purchase these properties? *
Choose only one option
How long ago did you buy your first property in Dubai? *
What were your key reasons for purchasing property in Dubai? *
Select all that apply
What is your top priority for your property? *
Select all that apply
How do you feel about current rental yields? *
Choose only one option
Are you currently using a property management service? *
What features would make you consider switching to a managed property service? *
Select all that apply
What challenges have you faced as a property owner in Dubai? *
Select all that apply
Has your real estate investment outside Dubai outperformed those within Dubai? *
Choose only one option
How satisfied are you with the quality and delivery of properties by developers in Dubai? *
Choose only one option
Which factors are most important to you when choosing a developer for property purchase? *
Select all that apply
Would you consider purchasing another property in Dubai within the next 1–3 years? *
What type of property are you considering for your next purchase? *
Choose only one option
Which location are you considering for your next purchase? *
How many bedrooms do you plan for your next property? *
Choose only one option
What furnishing type do you plan for your next property? *
Choose only one option
Which of the following amenities and community features are most important to you when buying? *
Choose the 5 most important to you
⠿Yoga & fitness centre
⠿Swimming pool
⠿Spa, sauna & steam room
⠿Cinema room
⠿Sports facilities
⠿Business centre
⠿Children's play area
⠿Gated community with security
⠿Clubhouse
⠿Lakes & waterways
⠿Green spaces & parks
⠿Pet friendly areas
How important is proximity to the following when buying? *
Choose the 5 most important to you
⠿Metro / bus stop
⠿Retail outlets and shopping malls
⠿Schools / universities
⠿Hospitals / clinic
⠿Workplace
⠿Business hubs
⠿Beaches
⠿Parks
⠿Other sports facilities
⠿Nursery / childcare
Would you be interested in purchasing off-plan properties from developers in Dubai? *
Choose only one option
What improvements would you most like to see in future Dubai developments? *
Select all that apply
Which of the following would most encourage you to buy property in Abu Dhabi right now? *
Select all that apply
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Market perception
Your view on Dubai's real estate market today.
How would you describe your overall perception of the Dubai real estate market today? *
Choose only one option
How do you expect Dubai property sales prices to move over the next 12 months? *
Would you consider investing in real estate abroad (outside Dubai) within the next 1–3 years? *
Do you believe Dubai will rival the world's top legacy property markets within the next 5 years? *
Do you have enough accurate information to make confident property decisions? *
Which factors most influence your confidence in the Dubai property market? *
Select all that apply
What kind of content would help you make confident property decisions?
Select all that apply
How interested would you be in a branded residence, a home developed in partnership with a hospitality, luxury, or sports brand (e.g. Four Seasons, Nobu, Mandarin Oriental, Manchester City)? *
To what extent does Abu Dhabi's growth as a global financial and business hub influence your decision to live or invest here? *
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) is Abu Dhabi's international financial centre, home to global financial institutions, businesses, and investment firms.
To what extent do Abu Dhabi's cultural, entertainment and lifestyle destinations influence your decision to live or invest in the emirate? *
Examples include Saadiyat Cultural District, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, the upcoming Disney theme park and Sphere Abu Dhabi.
Foreigners can now own freehold property in designated Sharjah communities (e.g. Aljada, Maryam Island, Al Mamsha). How does this affect your plans? *
What makes Sharjah appealing compared to Dubai or another emirate? *
Select all that apply
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UAE regional sentiment
How the broader regional and economic context shapes your view of Dubai.
How have recent regional developments influenced your confidence in Dubai as a place to live and invest? *
Have recent regional developments influenced your property decisions in Dubai specifically? *
How confident are you in Dubai's long-term economic growth and real estate market prospects? *
Has the overall cost of living in Dubai affected your view of it as a long-term base? *
How much have Dubai's policies and initiatives influenced your decision to invest here? *
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Technology & betterhomes
How brokers, AI tools and our brand fit into your property journey.
What is your overall perception of real estate brokers and brokerages in Dubai? *
How do you prefer your broker to communicate with you?
Which AI or digital tools have you used during your property search? *
Select all that apply
How useful do you find AI tools in your property search or decision-making?
To what extent do you think AI will change Dubai real estate over the next 2–5 years?
Select up to 3
What messaging or claims do you find untrustworthy in real estate advertising?
Select all that apply
Where did you first hear about betterhomes?
Have you previously bought, sold or rented through betterhomes?
How satisfied are you with betterhomes overall? *
1 = Very dissatisfied, 10 = Very satisfied
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How could betterhomes improve your overall experience? *
Select all that apply
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About you
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