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Will The Coronavirus Crisis Push Property Prices Lower?

Brief: Dubai Homebuyers Choose Affordability in 2017

Jumeirah Village Circle is Dubai’s most affordable villa community to buy (AED 758 per square foot), and one of the few that has...

Is 2018 The Year of Turnaround for Dubai Property Prices?

According to analysis in Propertyfinder Trends, property prices are ripe for a rebound. Oil may command $80 a barrel by year’s end, according to...

The Legacy of Expo 2020 Will Expand Well Beyond, Say Experts

An interesting panel discussion on Business Beyond 2020 has taken place at the 10th Annual GM Conference by Hozpitality Group. Mr. Laurent A. Voivenel,...

VAT Impact Will Attract Global Players To Dubai Real Estate Market

The introduction of Value Added Tax in the UAE from next month will provide major new incentives for institutional investors to enter the Dubai...

“Steady Off-plan Volumes” Doesn’t Mean Healthy Residential Market

Phidar Advisory Releases June & August Dubai Residential Property Note: Sentiment-fueled buoyancy fades, correction ahead Today, Phidar Advisory released its Dubai residential research note with...

The Hotel Show Commentary: “Tune Down Expectations”

Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, was among the top speakers today...

Attracting and Retaining Millennials in MEA Marketplace

Millennials are a valuable and influential generation with immense potential to enrich the business landscape. As consumers, millennials are commanding the marketplace. They are telling...

‘Convergence and Synergies’ Between Hotels, Serviced Apartments and Airbnb

Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President Swiss-Belhotel International, spoke at HSMAI Middle East Conference in Dubai on ‘Convergence and Synergies’ between hotels, serviced apartments...

Why Emaar IPO Is Good for UAE Residents

Emaar Development is set to list a 20% stake on the Dubai exchange on November 22nd. The move comes at an opportune time, with property...

What Facebook’s Privacy Pivot & Cryptocurrency Might Mean for Your Business

Facebook has had a pretty tough couple of years. Maybe not from a money-making point of view (revenue is continuing to rise, albeit at...
Managers of the Future – Magic Happens when Technology Blends with People and Processes

Managers of the Future – Magic Happens when Technology Blends with...

Today's business managers and leaders are required to handle multiple responsibilities to effectively cater for an evolving market. These span across managing the fallout...
UAE is now allowing promising investors and skilled professionals to apply for a 5 or 10-year visa, encouraging them to be part of the next growth phase.

UAE Residency Permit System Explained

The UAE is known for its strict visa policies. Before 2019, the country offered only two types of residency visa options. Based on the...

Biggest Recession Risk Is the Fear of Recession

Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said this week’s bond-market turmoil has been driven by issues outside the U.S., and that...

Navigating the Dynamics of Dubai’s Real Estate Market in 2024; Luxury...

Dubai's real estate market, a vibrant tapestry of innovation and luxury, has long been a cornerstone of its burgeoning economy. From the architectural marvels...

Dubai’s Luxury Homes Prices Remain Resilient

FDI expected from ultra-high net worth individuals seeking to live or invest in exclusive, luxury properties in prime residential areas in the Emirate Estilo Architects,...

Expo 2020 Buzz Adds to Positive Traction in UAE Realty Market

Market players expect additional demand and capital appreciation as one of the world’s biggest shows is set to contribute AED 62.2 billion in gross...

Moving to Dubai to Help Others Move West

A chat with a U.S. licensed lawyer on Investment Migration to the United States Two passions drive Shai Zamanian: immigration and real estate. In 2012...

UAE’s Transition to 4-And-Half Day Work Boosts its Drive to Become...

Virtue PR & Marketing Communications said that the UAE’s strategic step of reducing the working weekdays to 4.5 and moving the weekend to Saturday...