JBR · 2 BR with sea view

Bayut and Property Finder show the sticker. Here's what you'll actually pay once DLD, agency, trustee and mortgage fees are stacked on top.

The questions to ask before you fall for the photos

Every listing is presented by the seller's side. Noor works for you — here's what to pressure-test before you offer:

• Asking 10% above what the area actually sells for

  3 comparable sales in the last 24 months closed around AED 1,765/sqft. Ask the advisor what justifies the premium — and get it in writing.

• Service charge not disclosed

  Demand the RERA-approved service charge statement before offering. An undisclosed charge is the most common post-purchase surprise in Dubai.

• No floor plan published

  You can't judge a layout from photos. Ask for the developer floor plan before booking a viewing — it's a 2-minute request that saves a wasted trip.

To be fair to this listing: it also has a genuinely strong 6.7% gross yield. The flags above are what to pressure-test — not necessarily reasons to walk.