Luxury Living2001
After September: Gulf Capital Looks Closer to Home
Since the events of September, some Gulf investors are reconsidering where they hold their wealth. Why Dubai could be a beneficiary.
October 19, 20013 min read
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Investment Strategy2001
Freehold in Dubai: Where the Debate Stands
Developers are selling homes to expatriates, but the formal law on foreign ownership is still awaited. A guide to the debate in autumn 2001.
September 17, 20013 min read
Market Analysis2001
Extending the Creek: A Future Business District?
Proposals to extend Dubai Creek inland could create a new waterfront business district between the old city and Sheikh Zayed Road. What to watch.
August 15, 20013 min read
Lifestyle2001
Does Dubai Need a New City Centre?
Dubai's business life is spreading south along Sheikh Zayed Road. The case for a planned downtown district, and what it would need to succeed.
July 13, 20013 min read
Architecture2001
Desert-Edge Living: A New Kind of Villa Community
Developers are looking inland, towards the desert, for space to build larger villa communities with equestrian and golf facilities. Is there demand?
June 11, 20013 min read
Global Wealth2001
The Meadows: Larger Villas in a Green Setting
Next to The Springs, The Meadows offers bigger villas on larger plots around lakes. A look at who it is designed for and how it compares.
May 9, 20013 min read
Price Trends2001
The Springs: Family Villas for a Growing City
Townhouses and villas around lakes and green spaces, priced for professional families. Why communities like The Springs could change how Dubai lives.
April 7, 20013 min read
Regulatory Update2001
Dubai Marina Takes Shape: The Masterplan Explained
The plan for a man-made marina lined with towers is becoming clearer. How the district is laid out and what buyers should look for in its first phases.
March 5, 20013 min read
Area Guide2001
Why Investors See Dubai as a Regional Safe Haven
Political stability, an open economy and strong security are drawing businesses and wealthy families from across the region. What that means for property demand.
February 3, 20013 min read
Developer Spotlight2001
Creating New Coastline: Dubai's Island Ambitions
Dubai's natural coast is short and in high demand. Why reclaiming land from the sea is being discussed, and what it could mean for beachfront property.
January 1, 20013 min read
Luxury Living2000
Dubai Property in 2000: The Year in Review
New communities, new free zones and new questions about ownership. A review of the year that marked the start of Dubai's modern property market.
November 21, 20003 min read
Investment Strategy2000
Emaar's Listing and the Rise of the Big Developers
Shares in Emaar Properties now trade on the new Dubai Financial Market. Why large listed developers matter for the city's property market.
October 19, 20003 min read