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Report shows Dubai as leading retail hub

May 15, 2017 by Samir Salya

Dubai’s retail sector has been growing for the last few years, as part of the specific economic diversification strategy for the region. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has been vocal about its support of the business community as retail and tourism is key to sustained economic growth. And a report by retail giant Emaar ... Read more

How hotel developers are mixing strategies in Dubai

May 4, 2017 by Samir Salya

Flexibility is key when it comes to hotels in Dubai, with many developers recognising the need for bespoke options. In 2017, there are many more different kinds of potential hotel guests, ranging from those wanting absolute high end luxury to people who want short term lettings. While the rise of Airbnb could have been ... 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