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When most people think of the word 'Burj' in the context on Dubai, the first thing that normally pops into their heads is the Burj Al Arab, the iconic self proclaimed 7 star hotel, set out at sea. This has become the Dubai landmark for the last few years, yet both these things could soon be set to change. Dubai has never been a place shy on attracting the world's glare for its ambitious real estate projects. It did it with the Burj Al Arab hotel, and with the Palm and World developments. It should therefore come as no surprise to hear that well underway is the Burj Dubai, what will soon be the world's tallest building to ever be completed. Clearly Dubai wasn’t content with just having the world's largest man made island, tallest hotel, and tallest…

Everyone ought to know about Dubai Sports City. And in the not too distant future they probably will. Its certainly well knows within the emirate, and once complete world wide acclaim is sure to follow. So what's all the fuss about? Well allow me to divulge a little more on the project. Dubai sports city will be an entire city dedicated to well, sports! Guess it kind of gave it away with the name there. It will make up one part of the Dubailand amusement park that is currently underway.

Dubailand will be twice the size of all Disney land amusements parks put together and will cost in the region of $20 Billion. This therefore will be a truly spectacular project, and you can expect much the same from Sports City. The project will include a…

The idea of living in the same development that you work would be met with horror by most employees, but then most employees don’t have the option of Business Bay Dubai, where this could be the reality should you choose it. Business bay offers a wide choice of freehold business, commercial and residential property. Built by Dubai Holdings, the district will cover a rather substantial 64 million square feet, and is located next to the Downtown Dubai project, just off Sheikh Zayed road.

Make no mistake; this is Dubai's new commercial centre. Boasting both high and low rise freehold property, with state of the art residential buildings complementing the main focus of offices buildings, Business Bay looks set to become the regional Headquarters for a… Read Full Post

If you are looking to buy property in Dubai, namely a villa, but want something that little bit extra special, but without having to pay the seriously expensive prices of Emirates hills, then look no further than Hattan Arabian Ranches. Whilst certainly not cheap, and without doubt towards the high end of the market, the villas give you more for your money when you consider the space on offer and the luxury of the surroundings. Built by Emaar, the villas are designed with a traditional Arabic architectural style in mind.

The villas range in size from 5443 square feet, up to a rather spacious 7,230 square feet. Villas feature elements such as large gardens, patio areas and enclosed courtyards, all of which add to the traditional Arabic feel of the…

The most important thing that property buyers need to know is what exactly is available on the market.  Besides the most commercial of projects, there are also a good variety of projects that cater to property investors that want something more affordable.  Whatever your taste, there really is property to suit every need, from small apartments to penthouses, comfortable villas to luxury mansions, and below is an entire list of property developments that are currently available.

Property prices stretch across quite a large range, with studio apartments available from around half a million to 1 million.  Larger apartments can range up to the 5 million mark and for villas, as they tend to be in short supply, they can range from around 3 million for a…

As part of the massive Dubailand development, Al Kaheel is a sub-development of luxury villas with a modern theme and equine surroundings.  Designed to offer a peaceful lifestyle, with all the great amenities of Dubailand nearby, as well as the equine park’s own facilities, Al Kaheel is a different kind of luxury freehold development for investors who like space and quality of life.

With a choice of four, five or six bedroom villas, the Al Kaheel development is about creating as much space as possible, with open plan living overlooking landscaped gardens and private swimming pools.  The villas are all fitted with the best fixtures and fittings, which are suited to the tastes of the buyer.  The Al Kaheel concept combines a modern living environment with…

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,…