Is Real Estate Investment Still Profitable?
Compared to a decade ago, the real estate market today is quite different. Ten years ago it was easier to make quick money by...
Despite dip in Q4, Emaar posts 18% rise in annual profit
Despite recording a loss in Q4, Dubai-based Emaar Properties posted an 18% rise in annual profit in 2012, boosted by strong revenues from its...
International Property Show 2013 kicks off in April
The Middle East still remains a property hotspot for global investors, with the UAE, Saudi and Qatar providing choice real estate investment opportunities.
According...
Dubai sees property transactions worth Dhs154bn in 2012
Dubai Land Department (LD) issued 2012 property transactions report. Dubai saw total of 41,767 transactions worth more than Dhs154bn last year. This includes sale,...
UAE ranks 24th among 144 countries, Global Competitiveness Report
Persisting Divides in Global Competitiveness as Switzerland, Singapore and Finland Top Competitiveness Rankings in 2012
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Competitiveness gap widening among European countries
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Why now is the right time to rent in Downtown Dubai
Emaar Property's flagship development, the over 20-billion dollar worth Downtown Dubai district, daily becomes more and more sought residential location among young people engaged...
Dubai Real Estate Report Q4-2012, JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, has released its fourth quarter (Q4) 2012 Dubai Real Estate Overview report....
Mortgages to Foreigners Maybe Capped at 50% of Home Value, Sources
A large number of international media sources report that UAE's Central Bank have issued guidelines restricting mortgages for expatriates to 50 percent of the...
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority Established
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi has issued a law establishing the Abu...
2013 – The Year of the Savvy Real Estate Investor?
2012 Saw Dubai’s Real Estate Market Back on an Upward Curve;
Opportunities Abound in 2013 – with a more Considered and stable growth plan
Dubai’s property...
DAMAC Properties Launches ‘The Distinction’
295 Luxury Serviced Hotel Apartments in the Burj Area providing the Ultimate in Luxury Living
DAMAC Properties has announced its first major new...
Emaar launches premium Sky Collection residences
An exclusive collection of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom serviced residences, duplexes and penthouses, set within the heights of The Address The BLVD
Majestic serviced...
Emaar, Dubai Holding launch exclusive ‘Dubai Hills’ community
First project unveiled in MBR City to feature luxury villas and super prime estate plots
Villas to be set around new 18-hole golf course to...
2013 Trends in Dubai’ Commercial Real Estate
Over the last few years, residential real estate hit the bottom worldwide. Many expected the same thing to happen with commercial real estate. However,...
2013 Trends in Residential Real Estate
In 2012, the residential real estate market worldwide reached one of its lowest points. That is why many market analysts and real estate professionals have high...
Investors take a more strategic approach as increased optimism returns to...
Investors take a more strategic approach as increased optimism returns to MENA real estate market according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Seventh MENA Real Estate...
It’s for free(mium): New trend for smartphone apps
Nothing is impossible when it comes to setting prices for smartphone apps. In such a highly competitive market, freemium models are clearly on the...
Learning from the recent past in developing the future vision for...
Given the number of major real estate announcements over the past few weeks, one could be forgiven for thinking that we were back in...