Analysis - Real Estate and Construction

Dubai's property sector has enjoyed a strong recovery since the economic crisis in 2009.

Dubai's property sector forecast to see slower growth in 2013

Dubai's residential real estate sector will continue to experience an upturn over the next 12... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 21 - 2013 at 17:19
JLL said the market's recovery has been very selective and focused on only the best quality projects, locations and developers.

Overconfidence seen as biggest danger to Dubai property market

After enjoying strong rises in average prices and rents over the past 12 months, the biggest... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 08 - 2013 at 10:39
The market's turnaround was boosted by investors from the Middle East and South Asia looking for a safe haven to park their money.

Year in review: Dubai real estate

This was an eventful year for Dubai's real estate market as a measure of confidence emerged in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 18 - 2012 at 16:57
Popular areas such as Dubai Marina have seen lease rates climb by as much as 24%.

Rental prices rise 24% in certain areas of Dubai

Residential rental prices have risen by as much as 24% in certain parts of Dubai over the past 12... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 09 - 2012 at 15:52
The report found that real estate remains a popular asset class among Middle East investors, with more potential buyers than sellers in most markets.

Dubai is preferred property market for Mena investors

Dubai is the preferred market for real estate investors in the Mena region, with sentiment... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 04 - 2012 at 15:15
Villa prices in prime parts of Dubai have risen 19.9% in the first nine months of this year.

Analysts urge caution as Dubai's property recovery gains pace

While many positive indicators have emerged in recent months signalling renewed confidence in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 22 - 2012 at 15:56
The Dubai residential market continues to see steady price and rental growth for high-quality assets in prime locations.

Villa prices in Dubai up 23% so far this year

A new report by Jones Lang Lasalle finds that the Dubai residential market continues to see... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, October 01 - 2012 at 12:16

Construction costs in Qatar now highest in the Middle East

The huge volume of construction projects underway in Qatar in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, August 29 - 2012 at 15:03
Dubai's property market continues to build momentum in well-established areas.

Villa prices shoot up 21% in prime areas of Dubai in Q2, says JLL

Dubai's residential market continued its positive momentum in the second quarter of 2012, as sale... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 15 - 2012 at 14:48
Sale and rental prices of residential property in Dubai are forecast to rise in H2.

Villa prices in Dubai rise by up to 16% in H1, says Asteco

The residential property market in Dubai 'turned the corner' in the first half of this year, and... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 01 - 2012 at 14:17