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Director of ResearchMichael Chen
Previously with Knight Frank's Global Research team. Michael brings deep expertise in cross-border capital flows and emerging market real estate dynamics.
Articles by Michael Chen (39)
- Quality of Life and the Value of a Home17 Jan 2026
- Dubai Property Outlook for 20261 Jan 2026
- Not Enough Prime Homes: The Scarcity Problem7 Apr 2025
- Como Residences: A Tall Landmark on the Palm13 Jul 2024
- Green and Blue Visas: New Paths to Residency19 Oct 2023
- Price Gains Become More Selective3 Feb 2023
- Why the World's Wealthiest Are Buying in Dubai9 May 2022
- Branded Residences Enjoy a Boom15 Aug 2021
- A Year That Reset Priorities for Homebuyers21 Nov 2020
- Why Villas Are Outperforming Apartments5 Mar 2020
- Payment Plans at Their Most Flexible11 Jun 2019
- District One: Villas Around a Crystal Lagoon17 Sept 2018
- VAT Arrives and Residency Reform Is on the Agenda1 Jan 2018
- Bluewaters Island Takes Shape7 Apr 2017
- Community Facilities: What Residents Value Most13 Jul 2016
- Meydan: Progress on a New Central District19 Oct 2015
- How Dubai's Market Is Holding Up3 Feb 2015
- Buyers Are Choosing Developers More Carefully9 May 2014
- Palm Jumeirah Villas Reach New Highs15 Aug 2013
- Not All Homes Are Equal: Quality Matters More21 Nov 2012
- Rising Transactions Signal a Healthier Market5 Mar 2012
- Can Dubai Absorb All the New Homes?11 Jun 2011
- Mortgages After the Crash: A New Caution17 Sept 2010
- The World's Tallest Tower Is About to Open1 Jan 2010
- Developer Restructuring: A Guide for Buyers7 Apr 2009
- A Change in Mood Among Dubai Investors13 Jul 2008
- Dubai's Hotel Pipeline and What It Means19 Oct 2007
- Burj Dubai Heads for the World Record3 Feb 2007
- Atlantis on the Palm: A Resort to Anchor an Island9 May 2006
- Dubai's Rental Squeeze and the Rent Cap15 Aug 2005
- Why Property Registration Reform Matters21 Nov 2004
- Dubai Marina's First Residents Move In5 Mar 2004
- Could a Metro Reshape Dubai's Property Map?11 Jun 2003
- Dubai's Luxury Apartment Market Is Born17 Sept 2002
- Freehold on the Horizon: What a New Law Would Change1 Jan 2002
- The Springs: Family Villas for a Growing City7 Apr 2001
- Dubai's Office Market Enters a New Phase13 Jul 2000
- Deira's Waterfront: Renewing the Old City15 Aug 1999
- Jumeirah's Beach Villas: The Coast Before the Boom3 Feb 1999