Dubai Property

Bank staff to fuel autumn Dubai real estate shortage
The Dubai International Financial Centre continues to staff up operations as the oil boom grows and the need to recycle petrodollars becomes more critical. Last week Deutsche Bank said it was relocating another 185 bankers to Dubai. Other international banks are also on an expansion track and local banks will not be far behind as their profits surge this year.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 12 - 2008 at 09:55 |

House prices jump as interest rates fall
Last week the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to 2%, an action quickly followed by the UAE Central Bank, as the currencies remain pegged.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 04 - 2008 at 09:56 |

Global institutional property investors move into Dubai
Last week the American International Group bought two office blocks in the Emaar Business Park, opposite the Dubai Internet City. It’s the first big investment by a US financial institution in Dubai property. And the UK’s giant international property consultants Strutt & Parker announced their debut in Dubai, holding a conference for investors.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 28 - 2008 at 09:54 |

Dubai average price index - waterfront properties
Waterfront living is often seen as the stuff of dreams - an idyllic lifestyle that provides beautiful locations, relaxation and a safe place to raise a family. Add to that the suggestion of it being a wise investment and it becomes easy to see why waterfront property can be sold as being the perfect living space.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 23 - 2008 at 12:43 |

Secrets of successful off-plan property purchases in Dubai
The developer of Aquarius Gate in Dubai has just announced a sell-out to investors in the pre-launch phase. This $820m mixed-use project at Nakheel’s Waterfront, opposite the Palm Jebel Ali, is just the latest example of successful Dubai off-plan sales. But recent controversy surrounding Damac Properties’ Palm Springs has raised questions about buying off-plan.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 20 - 2008 at 11:17 |

Dubai builds a residential Sports City
Dubai Sports City is like a dream come true for sports lovers as it will offer state-of-the-art facilities for playing, watching, or learning a wide a variety of sports. But how does it plan to attract people who are not sports fanatics?
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 16 - 2008 at 09:48 |

Off-plan disputes to hike completed property sales
It is now almost a year since the introduction of compulsory escrow accounts for Dubai off-plan sales. This has brought a booming market under control. But a few recent disputes over cancelled off-plan projects have made buyers more cautious, and this is likely to lead to greater demand for completed units.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 14 - 2008 at 14:43 |

Dubai house prices will spike higher again in the autumn
A seasonal pattern exists in the Dubai housing market, and analysts have noted an annual spike in prices in September/October over the past few years. This is when the summer holidays are over and the wealthiest expatriate families return to town. It is also when new expatriates are most likely to choose to arrive and business activity picks up.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 06 - 2008 at 09:52 |

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