Black Arrow Real Estate

  By Imran Khan, Founder & Chairman, Black Arrow Real Estate When assessing a property investment, I start with three questions: What does it cost to buy? What rent can it realistically achieve? And how much will the owner spend keeping it? International City deserves attention because, for selected apartments, those numbers can make a compelling starting point. Its relatively accessible prices and established rental market give investors an opportunity to consider income-producing property without committing to a much larger purchase. The Metro Blue Line adds another reason to examine the community’s future. However, the investment should first stand up on its existing rental income. What the studio numbers tell us Based on Black Arrow Real Estate’s observations of selected studios, an illustrative purchase might look like this: Purchase price:  AED 330,000 Annual rental income:  AED 30,000 Annual service charges:  AED 5,000 Income remaining after service charge...

Dubai’s property market continues to evolve, and the latest shared-housing regulations are an important development for landlords, investors and property managers. In October 2026, Dubai Municipality’s shared-housing announcements brought renewed attention to how residential properties can legally be o ccupied, managed and rented to multiple residents. For landlords, particularly those living overseas, understanding these requirements is essential before entering into shared-housing arrangements. At Black Arrow Real Estate, we have been helping property owners and tenants across Dubai since 2006. We believe landlords should understand both the opportunities and responsibilities associated with these changes. What Has Changed in Dubai? According to a Gulf News report published on 7 October 2026, Dubai Municipality identified more than 44 areas for permitted shared housing. Areas mentioned in the report include: Al Souq Al Kabeer Al Ras Al Warqa 1 Al Barsha 1 Al Muraqqabat A...

For Manchester-based landlord Safdar Malik, owning property overseas means having people in Dubai he can trust to look after his interests. His relationship with Imran Khan and Black Arrow Real Estate began in 2009 and has continued through years of property management, a sale and a further purchase. In his recent review, Safdar shared the story behind that relationship. More than two decades of property ownership Safdar’s UAE property journey began in 2003 with his first investment in Uptown Ajman. He later purchased several properties in International City, Dubai. When he met Imran Khan in 2009, it marked the beginning of a long working relationship. Since then, Black Arrow has managed his Dubai properties and helped with his property requirements. Reflecting on his experience, Safdar wrote: “Over the years, I have found Imran and his team to be reliable, professional and straightforward to deal with.” Support through a sale and reinvestment The relationship has extended beyond ongoi...

 Managing Dubai Property From Saudi Arabia: A Long-Term Client Story For overseas property owners, having a reliable real estate company on the ground in Dubai can make all the difference. One of our long-standing clients, who is based in Saudi Arabia, recently shared his experience of working with Black Arrow Real Estate over several years. Around three years ago, our team helped him sell a property in Azizi Riviera. Since then, Black Arrow Real Estate has continued supporting him with the management of his Dubai property portfolio. Most recently, his apartment in Marina Heights, Dubai Marina was successfully rented, with Sabah Khan handling the letting process. Being based overseas can sometimes make property ownership more complicated. Communication, tenant selection, maintenance and tenancy procedures all need to be managed locally. In this case, our role was to make the rental process as straightforward as possible while keeping the landlord informed throughout. The client hig...

 In 2026, Black Arrow Real Estate proudly celebrates 20 years in the Dubai property market. This milestone represents much more than the number of years we have been operating. It reflects two decades of local experience, changing market conditions and relationships with clients who have trusted us through different stages of their property journeys. From International City in 2006 to Azizi Riviera, Meydan in 2025 — twenty years of serving Dubai property clients. Where Our Journey Began Black Arrow Real Estate opened its first office in International City in 2006. At the time, Dubai’s property market was developing rapidly, and International City was emerging as an important new residential community. Establishing an office there from the community’s early years allowed us to develop detailed local knowledge and work closely with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. From the beginning, our objective was not simply to complete property transactions. We wanted to understand what e...

It's easy to look at Dubai real estate through numbers. Property prices. Rental yields. Capital appreciation. Transactions. But after working in Dubai real estate for many years, we've found that some of the best ways to understand the market are through the journeys of individual clients. One of those clients is  Faisal Lone . His relationship with  Imran Khan and Black Arrow Real Estate  began in 2010 with something very ordinary: renting an apartment in  Uptown Mirdif . Sixteen years later, Faisal owns property in Uptown Mirdif, has invested in Dubai South and uses Black Arrow Real Estate to manage his investment property. His journey provides an interesting example of how someone's relationship with Dubai property can develop over time. 2010: Starting as a Tenant in Uptown Mirdif When Faisal first dealt with Black Arrow Real Estate in  2010 , he wasn't looking to build a Dubai property portfolio. He needed somewhere to live. We helped him rent an apartment i...