Dubai: MENA’s Only ‘Transparent’ Property Market

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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

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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?

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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 […]

All You Need To Know About Dubai Marina

For what has undoubtedly been a challenging period for the UAE economy, one positive takeaway is the UAE’s swift response and handling of the pandemic. Much has been said about the new normal, and the way in which the pandemic has and will continue to have an impact on society. At the forefront of this […]