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

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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 How Dubai is Embracing the Concept of Affordable Housing

For over a decade, Dubai has been known for luxury. From its high-end villas to its up-market apartments, the region was known for property prices that were comparable to some of the most expensive cities in Europe, Asia and North America. Due to this, Dubai often attracted high-net-worth individuals, looking to invest in the area’s ... Read moreSamir Salya on How Dubai is Embracing the Concept of Affordable Housing

Samir Salya on Global Investors Returning to Dubai’s Luxury Property

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The Dubai luxury property is experiencing a change in fortune. Global investors are once again renewing their interest in high-price prime properties in the area. With many high-end buyers finally purchasing some of the luxury properties built in the region, this could offer a solution to Dubai’s most prominent problem: oversupply. More interest Real estate ... Read moreSamir Salya on Global Investors Returning to Dubai’s Luxury Property

Samir Salya explains why UAE investors are turning to London

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It seems that not all UAE based investors are concentrating on snapping up off-plan realty in Dubai. Quite a number are heading to London to look out for bargains in the UK. According to research from Cluttons, since Eid there has been a surge of interest in London homes from investors based in Sharjah, Oman ... Read moreSamir Salya explains why UAE investors are turning to London

Samir Salya discusses Middle Eastern investment in London

It looks as if investors from the Middle East are ready to jump in and snap up some bargains in central London. The city’s failing property market is proving a big draw for foreign investment looking to take advantage of distressed sales. Industry experts are pointing towards areas like Nine Elms and Vauxhall as prime ... Read moreSamir Salya discusses Middle Eastern investment in London

Dubai suburbs rise in popularity

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  While it’d be logical to assume that the high rise, city centre communities remain the most popular neighbourhoods in Dubai, a report by ServiceMarket shows a distinct shift to the suburbs for new residents. ServiceMarket is a platform for moving home in the UAE, and carries out a report showing ‘moving trends’ twice a ... Read moreDubai suburbs rise in popularity

Affordable Apartment Investment on the Increase in Dubai

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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 moreAffordable Apartment Investment on the Increase in Dubai

Dubai Has Some of the Lowest Office Rents Among Global Cities

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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 moreDubai Has Some of the Lowest Office Rents Among Global Cities

Dubai Off-Plan Property Sales Jump in Q1 2017

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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 moreDubai Off-Plan Property Sales Jump in Q1 2017

Indian Investment on the Rise in Dubai

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 moreIndian Investment on the Rise in Dubai