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Ibn Batutta Gate opens in Dubai
The new Ibn Battuta Gate development located on the outskirts of 'new' Dubai is a mixed use project featuring business and leisure facilities - ranging from robotic parking and a Movenpick Hotel. Phil Blizzard talks to Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco Property Management.
Significant drop in rental rates across the GCC
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge continue this edition of the property programme with a look at the state of the real estate market across the GCC region, and in Dubai the impact of the Dubai Metro on the value of property.
Business Bay, Dubai and multiple payments to developers
Property Talk with Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge with their latest look at the regional real estate market. In this edition the focus is the developing Business Bay, Dubai and the soft market which is benefiting investors with discounts and multiple payments. We hear the reason why from one developer, Deyaar.
Dubai Property Market outlook
Edward Poultney looks at what developer consolidations mean for Dubai's real estate sector in part two of his interview with Heather Wipperman-Amiji, CEO, Investment Boutique. They also discuss where the market can go from here and why the fundamentals mean that the emirate will recover in the medium term.
Further fall for Dubai property market
Edward Poultney talks to Heather Wipperman-Amiji, CEO, Investment Boutique, a real estate advisory firm, about the state of the Dubai property market and why she thinks that the Dubai real estate sector has further to fall before bottoming out.
Dubai Metro opening time depends on the weather
The Dubai Metro is one of the largest constructions undertaken by the Government of Dubai and is on schedule for opening on September 9th, at a time to be determined by the weather! H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA explains and also talks to Phil Blizzard at the launch of the Nol cards about the fare structure.
Property Talk - Relocations out of Dubai increasing
Mike Bridge and Phil Blizzard offer some useful tips on the procedures involved in buying property overseas as the region sees more people relocating. Property Talk also looks as some bargain basement prices on properties, due to foreclosures, and also look at UAE property auctions.
Property Talk - more hits to Dubai real estate
With people relocating out of Dubai, due to shifts in the job market, the real estate market is likely to take further hits this summer and that is the focus of this edition. Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge also look at some value for money propositions and talk about mortgages being back in the market and the effect of exchange rates on buying property.
Dubai Property Society looks to post-downturn market maturity
The Dubai Property Society was set up on 2000 with the aim of bringing together key entities within the property development chain. Adel Lootah, Executive Director, Dubai Property Society talks to Edward Poultney about the mood or 'temperature' of the market and why the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) must continue in its drive for greater transparency.
Worldwide Property Show Dubai attracts global participants
In its 28th season the Worldwide Property Show, Dubai is the longest running show of its kind in the region. Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge previews the show with information on the real estate offerings from 20 different countires, the live auction of UAE property and the workshops to be held.
PropertyTalk - RERA rent index and UK Market
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge in this edition of Property Talk, which comes from the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai' look at the RERA rental index and the new regulations on residential visas for property owners, along with other property news.
Property Talk - the real state of Cityscape Abu Dhabi
Cityscape Abu Dhabi has been the first major property show in the region since the start of the economic slowdown. Talking property at the show Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge looks at the state of this real estate exhibition.
Sorouh focus on real estate customer
The number that really count's is that of the consumer according to Gurjit Singh, Chief Development Officer, Sorouh, the Abu Dhabi-based masterplanner and developer. At Cityscape Abu Dhabi, Phil Blizzard talks to Gurjit Singh as they introduce 'Khidmah' the new customer service.
Cityscape Abu Dhabi upbeat despite down turn in real estate
Phil Blizzard reports on Cityscape Abu Dhabi which Despite the economic slowdown Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2009 has grown in terms of exhibition space. He talks with exhibitors about the mood of the show which has attracted the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayan and also several first time exhibitors.
Property Talk - effects of the downturn on Dubai v Abu Dhabi
Victims of Dubai's real estate downturn are not only investors but billboard advertising and also shopping malls with the distinct absence of real estate sale stands. How different is it in Abu Dhabi? Join Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge for this edition of Property Talk.
