UAE Property Archives

Samir Salya looks at the new residency visas for investors in the UAE

August 18, 2020May 24, 2018 by Samir Salya

In sweeping changes to the visa system for the UAE, new residency visas will be issued to investors and specialists including engineers and doctors, that are valid for ten years. Families of the ten-year visa recipients will also receive the same benefits. Others eligible for the new scheme include top performing students. His Highness Sheikh … Read moreSamir Salya looks at the new residency visas for investors in the UAE

Samir Salya on the expected growth of the UAE’s affordable property sector

November 24, 2017 by Samir Salya

Demand for property in the UAE has taken a noticeable shift towards more affordable mid-market communities. This regional movement marks a noticeable growth in the development and investment of affordable real estate in 2017. The continuation of this movement is likely to boost the UAE market into 2018. The rise of mid-market properties As the ... Read more

Samir Salya on the PropTech revolution in UAE

August 15, 2017 by Samir Salya

According to a report from HSBC, more than two thirds of home buyers in the UAE are using technology to track down their perfect property. The use of property technology (PropTech) in the form of online platforms and apps has taken the world by storm over the last few years, so it’s no surprise ... Read more

What does an owner’s association in Dubai do?

June 7, 2017 by Samir Salya

An owner’s association (OA), in basic terms, looks after the common areas of a development, building or site on behalf of the owners. This includes dealing with security, maintenance, liaising with statutory authorities and enforcing rules. As it’s such a varied role, an OA management company needs to have lots of different skill bases. ... Read more

Affordable Apartment Investment on the Increase in Dubai

April 21, 2017 by Samir Salya

A great bet for investors in Dubai lies in apartments, as they have appreciated in value by 35% in the five years up to February 2017. This is in sharp contrast to apartment values in Abi Dhabi which have stalled at 2012 levels, according to data from Reidin-GCP consultancy. While the best returns right now ... Read more

Dubai Has Some of the Lowest Office Rents Among Global Cities

April 20, 2017 by Samir Salya

Businesses seek out low rents when looking for office space, so they can streamline costs, so office complexes with low rents can prove attractive to investors who are looking to accrue stable long-term returns. The Dubai skyscraper office market could serve as a lucrative long-term prospect for investors, as new figures reveal that it has ... Read more

Dubai Off-Plan Property Sales Jump in Q1 2017

April 20, 2017 by Samir Salya

There are various opportunities in the Dubai residential real estate market, for investors who are looking to find stable, mid-to-long-term returns. New reports confirm that sales of off-plan properties in Dubai jumped in the first quarter of 2017, providing potential new opportunities for these investors. Supply problem Dubai is one of the Middle East’s ... Read more

Indian Investment on the Rise in Dubai

July 29, 2020April 20, 2017 by Samir Salya

Throughout 2016 we saw a pattern of declining rental prices in the Dubai residential real estate market. As we exit Q1 2017, however, it seems the decline has halted, with a report from JLL showing little change in this first part of the year. This means we can begin to expect a recovery, although the ... Read more

Abu Dhabi Residential Property Market Poised for Growth

April 13, 2017 by Samir Salya

The Abu Dhabi residential real estate market holds significant potential for investors seeking stable, mid-term returns. A new report from property information firm Reidin and commercial lender Global Capital Partners indicates that Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate sector will see similar growth rates to those witnessed in Dubai, over the next three years. Changing fortunes ... Read more