Holiday Homes Dubai: A Promising Market

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If I were to choose the ideal holiday home destination, I’d definitely go for Dubai! Now that may surprise you, especially knowing this is coming from someone who already lives in the UAE. But seriously?! Where else would you go right now? Paris? New York? Way too expensive and cold. Let alone the major factor […]

4 Online Investment Options Not To Be Missed in the UAE

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Thanks to the emergence of fintech startups, technological advancements, and the pandemic effect, online investing has grown exponentially. The reason it’s more common now, especially amongst Millennials and Gen-Z, is due to its convenience and accessibility. However, when considering online investing, your first concern would most probably be the safety of your money and the […]

5 Dubai Property Investing Myths Debunked

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Property investing can be a critical, life-changing decision for anyone. I personally can’t imagine myself going through all that hassle on my own. It’s absolutely normal, if not necessary, for most people to research as much as they can, and seek guidance from experienced investors before investing for the first time.  But, let’s face it, […]

4 Reasons Property Investors Are Looking at Business Bay

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Over the past year, Dubai has become a magnet for international real estate investors. The UAE government’s successful lockdown campaign and vaccination roll-out, along with its transformational visa reforms, has enabled the city’s real estate sector to skyrocket. One of the biggest winners, in terms of real estate investment, has been Business Bay. Bayut ranked […]

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, […]

SmartCrowd Vs. Other Crowdfunding Platforms: Which is better for you?

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Choosing the right real estate crowdfunding platform is key to pursuing a successful investment journey. While real estate crowdfunding platforms gained huge popularity in the West, the MENA region still lacked such an innovative presence. About three years ago, SmartCrowd founders saw a massive opportunity for presenting a simpler and smarter way to access real […]