Project of the Week - The Address Harbour Point

A smart city of the future, and with Dubai Creek Tower, the iconic observation deck at its heart, the megadevelopment is billed to be a popular tourist and lifestyle destination

PropertySteven Leckie28 September 2020The Address Harbour PointCreek Harbour, Dubai Creek Residences, Dubai Creek Island, Dubai Creek Harbour, Creek Vistas, Creek Beach, buy property in DubaiComment

First yachts drop in at Dubai's all-new Harbour Marina

Opening in phases, the Marina is located between Bluewaters and Palm and has 1,100 berths

Property, LifestyleSteven Leckie28 September 2020Emaar Beachfrontbeachfront property, Dubai Harbour, bluewaters island, Palm Jumeirah Dubai, The Palm Dubai, Marina in Dubai, yachtingComment

British kosher caterer to establish kitchen in Dubai

Move comes following the UAE's normalisation of ties with Israel

Lifestyle, BusinessSteven Leckie27 September 2020israel, kosher, Dubai restaurantsComment

What it's like to visit Dubai as a tourist during Covid-19

After enduring a lockdown, Dubai opened to visitors again in July. But what can tourists expect when they get there?

COVID-19 Dubai, LifestyleSteven Leckie27 September 2020tourism visa, tourism, COVID-19, Coronavirus Dubai, Coronavirus, UAE tourism, Dubai tourists, Dubai tourismComment

Dubai is No 1 Financial Centre in the region and 17th globally

Dubai notably ranked 11th in investment management, 15th in trading and 28th in financial technology.

BusinessSteven Leckie26 September 2020DIFC, Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Dubai finance, Global Financial Centres Index, Dubai International Financial Centre, financial newsComment

Abu Dhabi reveals plan to build world's largest indoor farm

GreenFactory Emirates will produce 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce per year and combine vertical and flat farming techniques

Business, EXPO 2020Steven Leckie24 September 2020vertical farming, food in Dubai, indoor farm, desert farm, farming in UAEComment

Five things to consider if you are thinking of buying a Dubai home in 2020

The advantages currently on offer to real estate investors in the emirate

Opinion, Property, Visas and Retirement, RetirementSteven Leckie22 September 2020property investment in Dubai, Property Watch, investor visa, investing in Dubai, foreign investors in Dubai, buy real estate in DubaiComment

Construction of Bloom Towers 90% complete, Bloom Heights hits 77%

Bloom Towers on-track for completion by end-2020, while Bloom Heights remains on schedule for a Q1 ’21 handover

PropertySteven Leckie21 September 2020Bloom TowersBloom Properties, Bloom Towers, JVC, Jumeirah Village CircleComment

Retire in Dubai: costs revealed

After a huge response, there is now more information available for over 55s looking to retire in Dubai

Property, Opinion, Visas and Retirement, RetirementSteven Leckie21 September 2020retirement visas in Dubai, retirement in Dubai, retire in Dubai, retirement homes DubaiComment

New four-way pedestrian bridge opens on Jumeirah Beach Residence

Elevated walkway will allow for easy access at busy Al Gharbi Street junction

Lifestyle, PropertySteven Leckie20 September 2020Jumeirah Beach ResidenceJumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina, Dubai bridgesComment

Will Dubai appeal to British retirees?

Will Dubai’s new retirement visa will be an attractive option for UK citizens

Opinion, Lifestyle, Visas and Retirement, RetirementSteven Leckie19 September 2020retirement visas in Dubai, retirement in Dubai, retire in Dubai, retirement homes Dubai, tax free livingComment

'Quite remarkable' early response to Retire in Dubai scheme

A positive reaction to the programme to encourage resident expatriates and foreigners to settle in the emirate

Lifestyle, Opinion, Visas and Retirement, RetirementSteven Leckie17 September 2020retirement homes Dubai, retirement visas in Dubai, retirement in Dubai, retire in Dubai, UAE visas, Dubai visa, 5-year visa UAEComment

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