Dubai real estate market stabilising; 7-10% price rise expected in 2023

The increase will mainly be driven by prime units; some locations have reached 'possible price ceilings

Business, Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie9 January 2023valustrat, Dubai market, property market Dubai 2022, dubai property market in 2023Comment

UAE eyes 5.9% growth as GCC economy looks set to hit $2trln in 2022: World Bank

GCC economies are projected to expand by 6.9 per cent in 2022

Business, OpinionSteven Leckie6 January 2023World Bank report UAE, UAE economy, GCC economy, IMFComment

UAE Golden Visa announcement: Online quiz revealed to check eligibility in 2 minutes

The test will help users understand if they are eligible to receive a Golden Visa

Visas and Retirement, FAQSteven Leckie24 November 2022Golden Visas Dubai, UAE Golden Visa, investor visa, UAE visas, work visa, property visaComment

UAE Golden Visa reforms will drive Dubai real estate sector and holiday home growth

As the UAE continues to make it easier to live and work in the country through the Golden Visa programme, the real estate sector is set to benefit

Visas and Retirement, PropertySteven Leckie14 November 2022Dubaivisa, virtual visa, investor visa, Dubai visa rules, Green Visa Dubai, Airbnb, Airbnb Dubai, short term let Dubai, holiday letting in Dubai, holiday home, holiday rentals in Dubai, holiday homes in DubaiComment

UAE’s first casino confirmed for Ras Al Khaimah by Wynn Resorts, bigger than Las Vegas’

Wynn Resorts have unveiled more details for the brand’s upcoming Ras Al Khaimah resort, which will include a casino, according to a recent release.

Business, Property, UAE Laws, LifestyleSteven Leckie11 November 2022Wynn Resort Ras Al Khaimah gambling in Dubai, Dubai Casino, wynn resorts, Ras Al Khaima Dubai, RAK, rak tourismComment

World’s tallest residential tower Burj Binghatti to be built in Dubai

Binghatti teams up with Jacob & Co for a record-breaking residential tower in Dubai

PropertySteven Leckie10 November 2022Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences tower Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences tower, business bay, central business district, Dubai property, tallest tower in the world, world's tallest towersComment

Russians overtaken by Europeans as biggest property market buyers

French, Italian and German buyers are showing increasing interest in Dubai properties

Opinion, PropertySteven Leckie7 November 2022investing in Dubai, Investment, Property Watch, property investment in Dubai, property in DubaiComment

Creating 'islands' at Tilal Al Ghaf lagoon

Have a lagoon, then build the island - Majid Al Futtaim is taking this approach to the upscale Tilal Al Ghaf project in Dubai.

Lifestyle, PropertySteven Leckie27 October 2022Lanai Islandluxury property in Dubai, LUXURY, luxury Dubai, villas in Dubai, crystal lagoon, Tilal Al Ghaf, Lanai Island, villas, Family Villa, SAOTA, Kelly HoppenComment

Launch of Marbella clusters add new Mediterranean flavour to DAMAC Lagoons

The latest addition to the Mediterranean-inspired community comes after the successful launch of six clusters: Portofino, Venice, Malta, Nice, Santorini, and Costa Brava.

Lifestyle, PropertySteven Leckie26 October 2022Marbelladamac lagoons, Damac, Damac HIlls, townhouses, townhouses in Dubai, townhouse, Dubai townhouses, villas, villa, communities in Dubai, master planned community, community living, waterfront, crystal lagoonComment

UAE Green Visa: Guide and how to apply for the freelance, self-employed visa

New UAE Green Visa rules came into effect in October 2022. Here’s how to begin the application process

FAQ, UAE Laws, Visas and RetirementSteven Leckie14 October 2022green visa, Golden Visas Dubai, UAE visas, retirement visas in Dubai, UAE Green Visa, UAE Golden Visa, Green Visa DubaiComment

Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Market Is Booming—Here’s Why

Prices in the city's wealthiest enclaves have jumped 100 percent.

Business, Property, OpinionSteven Leckie11 October 2022Dubai market, real estate market Dubai, UAE Property Market Report, Dubai property, Dubai property supply, HNWI Dubai, Bloomberg news, Knight Frank DubaiComment

Applying for a retirement visa? Here are the documents you need to submit

Eligibility criteria, health insurance guidelines for Dubai Retirement Visa explained

Retirement, Visas and Retirement, UAE Laws, PropertySteven Leckie10 October 2022retirement homes Dubai, retirement visas in Dubai, retirement in Dubai, retire in Dubai, retirement, investor visaComment

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