SmartCrowd Records First Exit With Market-Beating Returns

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SmartCrowd, MENA’s first and largest real estate crowdfunding platform, delivers 39.25% total returns to investors on the recently sold Dubai Marina property over a 17-month period, outperforming the market. By selecting properties poised for long-term growth in an otherwise volatile market, SmartCrowd provides an excellent opportunity to diversify with real estate investments. SmartCrowd has delivered […]

4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Finances From Inflation

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Believe it or not, monsters under the bed have got nothing on raging inflation! Like the true beast it is, inflation lowers the standard of living, eats into your earnings, and reduces the purchasing power of your hard-earned money. At present, UAE residents are certainly feeling the pinch of the global cost-of-living crisis as fuel […]

The Investor’s Guide To Invest In Dubai Real Estate 2022

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The first thing that strikes our mind when we think about investment, while having money in hand is, real estate. There may be endless alternatives to real estate investment, but it definitely wins the race. With thousands of relocations and an ever-growing population, Dubai has always been in the limelight. And with all of that […]

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’ […]

Top 5 Cheapest Areas To Live In Dubai With Best Amenities

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While Dubai is famous for its clean living and luxury lifestyle choices, the fact does not hold for the entire city. Just like there are premium neighborhoods catering to its vast population of wealthy expats, there are also cheaper residential communities offered to the working people of Dubai.

Ready Vs. Off-Plan Properties: Why Invest in Ready?

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Many investors often wonder whether to opt for ready or off-plan properties. Over the years, we’ve seen demand for each swing either way depending on market trends. While each property type certainly has its pros and cons, 2021 saw a stronger appetite for ready properties in Dubai, constituting 68% of real estate transactions according to […]