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Over $870 Billion of Commercial Real Estate Traded in 2012

Real Capital Analytics’ (RCA) recently released 2012 Global Capital Trends® Year in Review highlighted robustness in global transaction volumes during 2012. While, in Europe...

The Address Residence Sky View launch closes registration in one hour

Emaar Properties, the global property developer, closed on-line registration for its newest project in Downtown Dubai, The Address Residence Sky View, in less than...

Nakheel expands Palm Jumeirah portfolio with launch of Azure Residences

Nakheel is further expanding its Palm Jumeirah project portfolio with the launch today of Azure Residences, a collection of beachfront apartments and dining outlets...

Cash Investors Rule Over Dubai’s Real Estate Market

According to many Dubai-based real estate agents, the local market is now dominated by cash investors. There are many examples of Indian, Pakistani and...

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,...
Spirit of the Union'' is the official logo of 41st National Day celebrations

UAE ranks 24th among 144 countries, Global Competitiveness Report

Persisting Divides in Global Competitiveness as Switzerland, Singapore and Finland Top Competitiveness Rankings in 2012 video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Competitiveness gap widening among European countries US...

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,...