UAE set to become a global hub for NFTs and crypto

How the forward-thinking Gulf nation is becoming a booming capital for cryptocurrency businesses

Business, Opinion, CryptoSteven Leckie17 January 2022cryptocurrencies in the UAE, cryptocurrencies, crypto, crypto dubai, dubai crypto, binance dubaiComment

Dubai's most affordable and expensive areas to rent an apartment

High demand for affordable villas was also noted in Mirdif followed by Akoya Oxygen and JVC.

Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie14 January 2022renting in Dubai, rent in Dubai, Rental Yields, rental guarantees in Dubai, long term tenancy Dubai, Property WatchComment

Dubai property is looking at another standout performance in 2022

World's rich will get a lot more on their multi-million-dollar picks, including space

Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie10 January 2022Dubai property market, real estate market Dubai, property market Dubai 2022, Property WatchComment

Binance to tie up with Dubai on crypto activities, BT reports

Dubai is regarded as a candidate for the company’s global headquarters, and the company has been strengthening ties with the United Arab Emirates.

Business, UAE Laws, Opinion, CryptoSteven Leckie14 December 2021cryptocurrencies in the UAE, cryptocurrencies, binance, crypto, blockchain technologyComment

High Vaccination Rates and Zero Taxes Make Dubai a Pandemic Boomtown

Dubai’s open borders and low infection rates are drawing the wealthy, new businesses and tourists.

Business, COVID-19 Dubai, EXPO 2020, Lifestyle, Opinion, Property, Visas and RetirementSteven Leckie10 December 2021COVID-19, millionaires in Dubai, immigration to Dubai, UAE residence visa, Dubai vaccineComment

Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay among best areas to buy property in Dubai

Areas closer to the Expo 2020 site have picked up the pace as well

Business, EXPO 2020, Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie8 December 2021business bay, Dubai Marina, JVC, Jumeirah Village Circle, The Peninsula, The Peninsula Business BayComment

Dubai property deals jump 80% in November amid economic recovery

The emirate recorded 7,000 sales transactions last month, making it the best November in eight years

Business, Property, Opinion, EXPO 2020Steven Leckie6 December 2021Dubai recovery, Off-Plan, Dubai off-plan, off plan property, property transactions Dubai, Property WatchComment

The UAE is the Best Place to be as Winter Meets Omicron

The Covid Resilience Ranking

COVID-19 Dubai, Business, Lifestyle, OpinionSteven Leckie30 November 2021COVID-19, Coronavirus Dubai, Coronavirus, Bloomberg news, Bloomberg View, covid resilience rankingComment

Dubai, Abu Dhabi named among world's top 10 cities to relocate to

Two emirates top overall ranking for cities with best weather.

Lifestyle, Opinion, Visas and Retirement, RetirementSteven Leckie25 November 2021relocating to Dubai, relocation in Dubai, The Relocation Report, top cities in the worldComment

Dubai's holiday home demand will have investors thinking of buying again

Short-stay rental growth is becoming an unmissable opportunity for investors.

Business, EXPO 2020, Lifestyle, Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie24 November 2021holiday homes in Dubai, holiday rentals in Dubai, holiday letting in Dubai, Dubai holiday homes, Town Square Dubai, Dubai Marina, EXPO 2020, EXPO 2020 UAE, Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai property market, investing in Dubai, UAE INvestmentsComment

Dubai rides growth wave as winter lockdowns hit Europe

As infection rates in Europe explode and governments tighten restrictions once more, Dubai’s economy is rebounding faster than expected.

Business, COVID-19 Dubai, EXPO 2020, Lifestyle, Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie21 November 2021economic stimulus in Dubai, UAE economy, Dubai statistics, property prices, Property Watch, EXPO 2020, EXPO 2020 UAEComment

UAE named world's safest country to walk at night in new global index

The Emirates also named second behind Norway in Gallup's Law and Order index

Lifestyle, FAQ, OpinionSteven Leckie17 November 2021Gallup, safest country in the world, safest city in the world, UAE safest country in the world, Dubai safe, UAE worlds second safest country, Abu Dhabi SafeComment

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