Commercial Vs. Residential: Why Invest in Residential Real Estate?

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If you’re considering investing in real estate, whether in residential or commercial properties, then you are on the verge of indulging in one of the most interesting investment journeys of all time! While it can be a lucrative one, some argue that real estate investing can be pretty daunting. Essentially, this likelihood depends on the […]

How Will Omicron Affect The Holiday Home Market in 2022?

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Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai has remained one of the top tourist destinations in the world thanks to a successful vaccination drive, open borders, and the feeling of normalcy in the emirate – relative to the rest of the world where lockdowns are still common practice. Because of this, Dubai’s holiday home market has started […]

How To Invest In Real Estate Without Being A Landlord?

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This year, it is safe to say that Dubai’s property market was for the record books – with value transactions hitting an all-time high. Some new areas even gained recognition and have been attractive to investors (Thank You Expo!). Particularly, Dubai’s real estate luxury market has been under the spotlight lately as foreign affluents settle […]

What are Dubai’s property market best performing areas for apartments in 2021?

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2021 has been an incredible year for property investment in Dubai. Many have called it the best year for property investment since the previous bull market. Over the past 12 months, the Dubai property market witnessed an incredible boom in transactions and capital appreciation, and that momentum looks to continue well into 2022 and beyond. […]

Are NFTs The Future of Real Estate?

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As the world is rapidly shifting towards digitalization, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest advancements in the technology space (we see you – metaverse). Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are gradually transforming markets – and the real estate sector is no exception. With such innovations taking place, there will be an abundance […]

How UAE’s Work Week Impacts UAE’s Economy?

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Christmas came early this year in the UAE! With the UAE government announcing plans for switching to a different workweek, the private sector is expecting to follow suit as well. Starting next year, the new work week in the UAE will be from Monday to Thursday – with Friday also being a half-day for the […]