Market Analysis1999
Deira's Waterfront: Renewing the Old City
Deira faces both the Creek and the Gulf. A look at its corniche, its markets and the case for renewing one of Dubai's oldest districts.
August 15, 19993 min read
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Lifestyle1999
The Trade Centre and Dubai's Exhibition Economy
Exhibitions such as GITEX bring tens of thousands of visitors to Dubai each year. How the World Trade Centre shapes demand for hotels, offices and apartments.
July 13, 19993 min read
Architecture1999
Investing in Dubai Property Before Freehold
Foreigners cannot yet own property outright in Dubai. The legal routes that exist today, and the questions to ask before using them.
June 11, 19993 min read
Global Wealth1999
Housing Dubai's Expatriate Workforce in 1999
Most of Dubai's residents are expatriates who rent. How companies and families find homes, and what the pressure on rents tells investors.
May 9, 19993 min read
Price Trends1999
Dubai Creek: The Old Commercial Heart Adapts
Deira and Bur Dubai built the city's trading wealth around the Creek. As new districts rise to the south, how will the historic centre compete?
April 7, 19993 min read
Luxury Living1999
Jumeirah's Beach Villas: The Coast Before the Boom
Low-rise villas, quiet streets and direct access to the sea: why Jumeirah is the most sought-after residential address in Dubai today.
February 3, 19993 min read
Investment Strategy1999
Sheikh Zayed Road: The Spine of a Growing City
The highway between the Trade Centre and Jebel Ali is becoming Dubai's main commercial corridor. What it means for offices, hotels and land values.
January 2, 19993 min read
Market Analysis1999
Dubai Real Estate in 1999: Laying the Foundations
At the close of the 1990s Dubai is building the infrastructure of a global city. A look at how its property market works today and why it is worth watching.
January 1, 19993 min read