Rental rises suggest Dubai house prices will increase this autumn

In the first half of 2005 annual rents in Dubai have shot up by around 40%; possibly the fastest... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 06 - 2005 at 10:23

Using a UK mortgage to buy Dubai property?

For those with real estate in the UK raising a mortgage there to buy in Dubai might appear a... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, July 02 - 2005 at 10:15

Supply and demand and Dubai real estate

To the casual observer Dubai real estate is confusing: rents are rocketing and re-sale property... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, June 25 - 2005 at 09:41

Should the global property boom worry buyers in Dubai?

The simultaneous inflation of property markets around the world to seemingly unsustainable levels... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 20 - 2005 at 10:27

Mortgages: the next big thing for Dubai property?

Drive along the Sheikh Zayed Road and you can not fail to see the longest-ever billboard... Read full article »
Saturday, June 11 - 2005 at 10:00

10 reasons why Dubai property will boom this autumn

Dubai real estate agents report a seasonal slowdown. But doom-mongers are trying to make this... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 08 - 2005 at 09:22

Due diligence points for Dubai property

Imagine you are trying to convince the most skeptical of investment bankers that Dubai property... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 30 - 2005 at 15:34

Would leasehold be better than freehold for Dubai property?

A new UAE federal property law is expected this autumn. But would it be better if the UAE opted... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 26 - 2005 at 10:57

'Hattanizing' The Meadows: a business opportunity?

Take one standard villa in The Meadows. Add marble floors, bathrooms, new fixtures and fittings.... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, May 21 - 2005 at 10:02

Has the demand curve shifted for Dubai real estate?

Property watchers love to talk about supply and demand. The focus is usually on the supply side.... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 10 - 2005 at 10:30

Dubai property: demand greatly exceeds supply

A friend just got a demand for a 37% rental increase in Dubai this week, and paid it as there was... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 04 - 2005 at 14:18

How inflation helps a Dubai property investor

Inflation is the friend of the real estate investor. Asset price inflation creates equity for... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 30 - 2005 at 10:20

Is Dubai property in for a long, hot summer?

Tempus fugit! If you have been waiting to buy in Dubai then you should get a move on. Prices in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 24 - 2005 at 16:38

Can Dubai swallow the City of Arabia?

The largest shopping mall in the world; 35 towers from 45-70-storeys high; and a dinosaur theme... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 16 - 2005 at 09:22

A flight to quality and location, location, location

Agents report that the Dubai property market has slowed down over the past month or two, with... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 11 - 2005 at 16:57