Dubai Daily E72: Rental Market Trends - presented by Parag Kundalwal, founder and CEO of Consultaa. This episode delivers comprehensive analysis of Dubai's rental market performance with actionable insights for landlords and investors. Topics covered: • January corporate relocation surge (5-10% premium demand) • Tenant selectivity & negotiating power trends • Vacancy rates & seasonal patterns (12% average) • Localized softening in JVC, Arjan, DSO, Discovery Gardens, Sports City • Prime district resilience (Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Estate) • 2026 rental forecast (3-6% growth, villas outperforming apartments) • Villa vs apartment performance comparison • Yield compression warnings in oversupplied areas • Corporate housing demand (tech & finance sectors) • Furnished vs unfurnished rental trends • Short-term vs long-term lease dynamics • February rental contract timing strategies • Property management best practices • Tenant screening strategies • Lease negotiation tactics • Rental income optimization • Tax implications for rental income • Golden Visa requirements with rental properties • Investment strategy for rental-focused portfolios Key actionable insights for February 2026 rental positioning. Contact Consultaa: 📧 parag@consultaadxb.com 📱 +971 58 596 4631 🌐 consul-ta-D-X-B dot com 🔗 LinkedIn: Parag Kundalwal