Price Trends2009
Cancelled Projects: What Happens to Buyers' Money
Many projects launched in the boom will not be built. How cancellations are handled, what buyers can recover and what it means for future supply.
June 11, 20093 min read
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Regulatory Update2009
Nakheel Under Pressure: What Buyers Need to Know
The developer behind the palms and The World is under financial strain. How it affects buyers, contractors and the projects that defined Dubai's boom.
May 9, 20093 min read
Area Guide2009
Developer Restructuring: A Guide for Buyers
Developers are merging, renegotiating debts and reprioritising projects. How restructuring works and how buyers can protect their interests.
April 7, 20093 min read
Developer Spotlight2009
Federal Support for Dubai: What It Means
The UAE Central Bank has subscribed to a large Dubai bond issue to support the emirate. Why it matters for confidence, developers and buyers.
March 5, 20093 min read
Luxury Living2009
Buying in a Falling Market: A Cautious Guide
Lower prices attract bargain hunters, but falling markets can keep falling. How to approach buying in Dubai today without catching a falling knife.
February 3, 20093 min read
Investment Strategy2009
Understanding Dubai's Property Correction
Prices have fallen sharply since the autumn as credit froze and buyers vanished. What caused the correction, how deep it may go and what matters now.
January 1, 20093 min read
Market Analysis2008
Project Delays and Your Rights as a Buyer
Developers are announcing delays and reviews across Dubai. What delays mean for off-plan buyers, and the steps to take to protect your position.
November 21, 20083 min read
Lifestyle2008
Developers Under Pressure: Mergers and Pauses
With credit frozen and sales slowing, developers are reviewing projects and discussing consolidation. What it means for buyers of unfinished homes.
October 19, 20083 min read
Architecture2008
Turmoil in Global Banks: The First Effects on Dubai
As global financial markets go into crisis, the UAE authorities move to support liquidity. What the first measures mean for Dubai property.
September 17, 20083 min read
Global Wealth2008
How Developers Are Responding to a Softer Market
From flexible payment plans to slower launches, developers are adjusting to cooler demand. What these strategies mean for buyers.
August 15, 20083 min read
Price Trends2008
A Change in Mood Among Dubai Investors
Queues at launches are shorter and buyers are asking harder questions. What the shift in sentiment means and how disciplined investors can use it.
July 13, 20083 min read
Regulatory Update2008
Tighter Credit and Dubai Mortgages
Banks are becoming more selective about lending. How tighter mortgage conditions affect buyers, sellers and prices, and how to plan around them.
June 11, 20083 min read