Area Guide2002
Big Deals and What They Say About the Market
Large land and portfolio deals are becoming more common in Dubai. What they reveal about confidence, and why individual buyers should read them with care.
November 21, 20023 min read
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Developer Spotlight2002
Why Dubai Needs Rules for Developers and Agents
The freehold market is growing faster than its regulation. The protections buyers need, from licensing to escrow, and what to do until they arrive.
October 19, 20023 min read
Luxury Living2002
Dubai's Luxury Apartment Market Is Born
With freehold permitted, high-end apartments with sea views, concierge services and premium finishes are becoming a product in their own right.
September 17, 20023 min read
Investment Strategy2002
Plans for a Financial Centre in Dubai
Dubai is planning an international financial centre with its own regulator and courts. Why it could reshape demand for offices and homes near the Trade Centre.
August 15, 20023 min read
Market Analysis2002
Buying Off-Plan in Dubai: A Practical Guide
Most of Dubai's new freehold homes are sold before they are built. How off-plan purchases work, why they appeal, and the risks every buyer should understand.
July 13, 20023 min read
Lifestyle2002
Why British Buyers Are Discovering Dubai
Following the announcement allowing foreigners to own freehold property in designated areas, interest from UK buyers has surged. What they should know.
June 11, 20023 min read
Architecture2002
Emirates Living Grows: Springs, Meadows and Lakes
Emaar's villa and townhouse communities are expanding. How The Springs, The Meadows and The Lakes compare, and what families should look for.
May 9, 20023 min read
Global Wealth2002
Dubai Marina's First Towers Come to Market
Apartments in the first marina towers are being offered to buyers. How to choose a building, a floor and a view in a district that is still being built.
April 7, 20023 min read
Price Trends2002
International Buyers Turn Their Attention to Dubai
Interest from Europe, South Asia and the wider Gulf is growing fast. Who these buyers are, what they want and how the market is responding.
March 5, 20023 min read
Regulatory Update2002
Palm Jumeirah: Building an Island in the Gulf
Dredgers are shaping a palm-shaped island off the Jumeirah coast. How the reclamation works, what is planned on it and what buyers should consider.
February 3, 20023 min read
Area Guide2002
Freehold on the Horizon: What a New Law Would Change
Expatriates are already buying in Dubai's new communities, and a formal freehold framework now looks likely. What it would change for buyers, lenders and the city.
January 1, 20023 min read
Developer Spotlight2001
More Developers, More Choice: Dubai in Late 2001
New developers and new projects are joining Emaar in a fast-growing market. How buyers can compare them and avoid the pitfalls of rapid growth.
November 21, 20013 min read