Holiday home firms pursue options after Downtown shutout

They are making a case with DTCM as licensing authority to intervene ahead of peak season

Business, PropertySteven Leckie7 September 2019Dubai Downtown, Dubai holiday homes, Airbnb Dubai, Dubai tourismComment

Dubai Metro: 10 years down the metro line

There is no doubt that the Metro has transformed the way people move across the metropolis.

EXPO 2020, Business, LifestyleSteven Leckie7 September 2019RTA Dubai, driverless trains in Dubai, Dubai MetroComment

Emaar ventures into holiday home market to rival short-stay tech companies in Dubai

Ease by Emaar platform will allow listing of thousands of Emaar-built properties in Dubai for short-term rental

Holiday-home stays no longer welcome at Downtown Dubai

Master-developer issues statement that all such leases will cease from September 19

Business, PropertySteven Leckie5 September 2019Dubai Downtown, Airbnb, Emaar, Dubai property, short term let DubaiComment

When will Dubai real estate market recover?

Dubai's young, maturing and increasingly transparent market is unique in terms of its demand and supply dynamics

Business, PropertySteven Leckie5 September 2019Dubai property market, Dubai property prices, Dubai recoveryComment

Emaar launches “Ease by Emaar” a game-changing holiday homes concept

Ease by Emaar opens a new avenue for visitors to experience a premium lifestyle located in some of the most sought-after destinations in the city.

Business, PropertySteven Leckie4 September 2019Dubai holiday homes, Ease by Emaar, Emaar, South Beach DubaiComment

Visitors spend more in Dubai than any other city in the world

Dubai also retained its position as the fourth most visited city in the world for the fifth year in a row, welcoming 15.93 million international overnight visitors in 2018.

Give developers in Dubai more time to launch projects

Newly established committee on real estate may investigate over-supply

Business, PropertySteven Leckie3 September 2019Dubai economy, Dubai property, Dubai property market, Dubai property supplyComment

Fixing supply and demand in Dubai real estate

New high-powered committee must exert all its influence to bring about change

Business, PropertySteven Leckie3 September 2019Dubai economy, Dubai property market, Dubai property pricesComment

Dubai soars to number eight amongst global financial powerhouses

The new ranking recognises DIFC’s strengths within all five major areas of the Index including Business Environment, Human Capital, Infrastructure, Financial Sector Development and Reputation