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You can never be sure when you are making a property investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or any other place in the world for that matter especially when its off plan. The downside is that when things go wrong, it usually goes from bad to worse this is also true in the real estate industry the world over. This is where you do not have any control and most things are out of your hands. One thing that could go completely wrong for you is when your developer goes out of business and as a... Read Full Post

Smith & Ken Real Estate Recovery Scheme When you make a property investment, it is sometimes a slight gamble as even though you may have done the necessary research and due diligence on the developer or the off plan property in question, there are things that could happen which are beyond your control. Perhaps the worst that could happen is your property developer going bust for one reason or another or disappears off the face of the earth. Then all of a sudden, your investment is almost ... Read Full Post

Burj Khalifa the World’s Tallest Building The Burj Khalifa was built with every intention of making it the single most stunning Dubai property in the land and true to form, it became such. To date, it is the tallest and most imposing building in the word, towering at 828 meters or 2,717 feet. It also offers a vast array of amenities for the people of the world to enjoy; among others is the observation deck from which you can see all of Dubai. What the Tallest Building in the World Offers: A... Read Full Post

We`re looking for like minded Dubai Property enthusiasts to join our Facebook page to discuss all aspects of Real Estate in Dubai and United Arab Emirates, whether you are a buyer, seller, agent, property company, developer or just interested in the market in general all people are welcome here to contribute their thoughts and views on the market in general. Facebook is an ideal way to interact with like minded people on the internet these days and has quickly established itself as the number... Read Full Post

Cityscape 2009 is about to start next month on the 5th-8th October this is always a busy time in the Dubai Property market where expectations are high but will this year be different? Since the exhibition this time last year the Dubai Real Estate market has took a hammering just like most other property markets Worldwide with prices dropping some 50% from what they were in 2008. Although now could be the time that end users and investors looking for a bargain are waiting in the wings and to b... Read Full Post

Dubai has been eagerly awaiting the completion of Executive Towers in the Business Bay project for a number of reasons. This development by master developer Dubai Properties who along with Emaar and Nakheel are arguably one of the best property developers in the U.A.E. This project is renowned for its superb high end/tech finishing and the interior design which is all done by overseas companies to the highest standards. The Executive Towers project itself comprises of twelve towers in total w... Read Full Post

Anyone who has been following the Dubai property market in the last 6 months will have witnessed a fall in prices to levels no one could have predicted some 2-3 years ago when Dubai real estate was going through a boom period and properties just snowballed to levels never seen previously in the Middle East. In the last month or so we have seen the market pick up considerably and now many banks and financial institutions have also clarified that the market is bottoming out and we are seeing in... Read Full Post

In the recent months we have been contacted by many owners and landlords looking to sell their Dubai apartment quickly. We always list these apartments within our networks of agents, buyers and investors to try and secure a quick and easy sale for the best possible price. In the past 6 months we have seen the prices in the Dubai real estate market drop to levels of 30%,40, 50% but just recently the market seems to be bottoming out which is good news for sellers and we should see the prices st... Read Full Post

Every day there seems to be another report telling us how much Dubai real estate prices have decreased of late, or how much we can expect them to decrease further in the coming months but over the last few days we have seen Bloomberg reports and HSBC replorts stating that the market is very close to bottoming out this is the 1st time such statements have come out of big organizations such as this. So could now be the right time to buy with all the dicounts and distress sales on offer and some... Read Full Post

Things are changing quickly in the Dubai rental market at the present time. Dubai had traditionally seen renters gather around certain areas and developments; in what were the most sought after and in demand properties to rent a home. Within close proximity to Dubai Media and Internet City, areas such as The Greens for apartments, and The Meadows and The Springs for villas proved very poplar with Dubai workers and families. But the shake up in the rental market has also seen a noticeable chan... Read Full Post