Downtown Dubai Fire: A Reflective Follow-Up

Following the Downtown Dubai fire that broke out the weekend of November 6th, we’d like to take this opportunity to let you all know exactly what transpired since. In all honesty, such an event evokes nothing less than shock, worry, and fear, among a range of emotions. It’s one of those things that you don’t […]
Dubai: MENA’s Only ‘Transparent’ Property Market

Dubai has entered the ‘Transparent’ tier status for the first time according to JLL’s latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI). Climbing to the 31st position globally, Dubai is the top improver of transparency, cementing its status as the MENA region’s most transparent real estate market. Prior to this ranking, Dubai was in the ‘Semi-transparent’ […]
Predictions For Dubai’s Real Estate Market in 2022

With the UAE being recognized as one of the first countries that fully recovered from the pandemic, life in Dubai has regained a sense of normalcy. Thanks to a successful vaccination drive, safety measures, Expo 2020, and the government’s new visa amendments, the UAE economy progressed significantly – ultimately impacting Dubai’s real estate market. In […]
Is It A Good Time To Invest In Dubai’s Real Estate?

I was recently moderating a webinar about “Property Investment Trends in the UAE” – where attendees addressed some interesting concerns and shared real-life encounters. But one of the questions stuck out to me: “Is it really a good time to invest in Dubai right now?” I, along with other real estate advisors within the team, […]
City Walk: Dubai’s Most Urban Area

Ever took a stroll in the majestic City Walk Dubai and dreamt of owning any property there? Well, this should no longer be a dream. As prominent digital real estate investment platforms take lead in the region, prime properties in Dubai are becoming more and more accessible. Given the low barriers to entry, with investment […]
Short-Term Vs Long-Term Rental Investing
Many tend to assume that real estate investment is a long-term game – and yes, it is when it comes to your investment horizons. However, many investors today still believe that rental contracts must also be on a long-term basis i.e. bringing in tenants on a year or multi-year long lease and generate rental income […]