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Right in the heart of a big freehold property area, Jumeirah Islands are another unique take on living by leading developer Nakheel.  The Jumeirah Islands project, completed last year, consists of clusters of 50 manmade islands, each one featuring a collection of luxury villas with unique architectural exteriors and uniquely chosen interior fittings.  The Jumeirah Islands are located next to a huge variety of property projects, which include The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes and Emirates Hills.

Finding a villa in Dubai is always difficult, and there is a vast shortage of freehold villas on the market in comparison to apartments.  Villas at Jumeirah Islands have the added bonus of being unique, as well as coming with the highest standards of luxury…

As another one of Union Properties few freehold ventures, Uptown has really been popular amongst residents already located in the Mirdiff district.  This area of Dubai has really grown in popularity with locals over the past few years, due to the reasonable prices of property in comparison to more expensive districts such as Jumeirah.  Uptown offers residents the option to own property in the area, and features a selection of modest villas, townhomes and apartments in a safe and secure environment, packed with the best amenities.

Uptown Mirdiff reflects traditional European architecture in the midst of beautiful landscaped gardens.  The great variety of residential properties are either located in the heart of the development near the shopping centre,…

Taking a step back from the hectic city life is exactly what the majority of property buyers are looking for, and the Green Community brings all this and more to the Dubai freehold property market.   Located next to the Dubai Investments Park in Jebel Ali, this freehold project from Union Properties features a selection of family-oriented villas and apartments, as well as a number of retail and commercial spaces.

Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, the Green Community is all about promoting a greener and more relaxing way of life, while still offering residents all the comforts and conveniences of a self-contained freehold development.  All the units are well spaced apart and include luxury villas, family villas, townhouses, and apartments…

While many market forecasters predict that the Dubai property boom is nearing an end, there are also signs that indicate a continuation in property inflation, which is good news for property sellers.  While prices are not increasing like the past couple of years, the end of Ramadan and the start of the Autumn/Winter season signal a surge in property demand once more.  The Dubai property market is known for having a shortage of property in comparison to growing demands and an ever-increasing population.  While the number of developments currently under construction suggest that the demand and supply for freehold and rented property will even out in 2008, and result in prices dropping, the same complications that have occurred in 2007 look to continue into…

Finding a freehold property in Dubai that is spacious and great for family life is difficult, but finding a property that is part of a growing community and not too pricey is even harder.  Fortunately, Arabian Ranches, another great freehold project from Emaar offers various types of freehold villas and town homes, catering to couples, small families and larger families.  Located next to the Emirates road, and just a few minutes’ drive from Emirates Mall, several large hotels and the beach, Arabian Ranches really are in a key location with easy access to the main city of Dubai.

There is a good choice of sub-developments at Arabian Ranches, with smaller two bedroom town homes up to six bedroom independent villas.  All the properties are fully fitted to…

Now officially the world’s tallest building, and due for completion at the end of 2008, the Burj Dubai is the pinnacle of the Dubai property boom.  The Burj Dubai, along with the surrounding downtown area, will offer luxury residential and commercial property for freehold sale and because of global recognition and key location adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road, the amount of interest has been unrivalled.

The Burj Dubai features one, two, three and four bedroom luxury apartments, with a large number of floors solely dedicated to office space.  All the apartments feature individual finishing’s, unique design and the highest specifications of fixtures and fittings.  Besides luxury interior and great location, the main appeal of owning an apartment here is the…

The main reason behind investing in Palm properties is to live somewhere completely different from most freehold properties, and the Canal Cove homes are no exception.  These town houses are located on the crown of the Palm Jumeirah, and are particularly appealing to buyers that want a distinct piece of Dubai real estate, but without having to pay the high prices of other Palm property such as signature villas.

The Canal Cove homes are clusters of town houses that centre around a great selection of communal facilities.  With a choice of three or four bedrooms, theses units are perfect for couples and small families.  All Canal Cove homes are spacious, come with the finest fixtures and fittings as expected and ample balcony space to look out over the…

If the signature villas seem a bit steep in price, but the idea of living on an island still appeals, then the Garden Homes of the Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali are a good option for investors.  With unique features, a selection of architectural styles and a good choice of layouts, a Garden Villa is a worthwhile investment on the Dubai property market, where villas are always in short supply.  Buying property on the Palm Jumeirah or the Palm Jebel Ali is still very popular, mostly due to being part of a really unique freehold development, not to mention the beautiful views of the Arabian Sea.

There is a choice of four or five bedrooms in each Garden Villa, and a variety of floor plans that include: atrium, garden gallery, grand foyer and central…