By the end of Q2 2009, falling s Dubai and Abu Dhabi property values have slowed down significantly and prices were on the rise again in many areas. Consolidation beams on the horizon as value investors that had been dormant in wait of market changes since Q3 2008 are resuming activities in the market. The trend is picking up since a large number of development projects in both UAE cities are either completed or near completion and this adds further incentive to these investors since it removes substantial risks from their executive process.

In hindsight the Cityscape Abu Dhabi show did not have a great consequence on the Abu Dhabi real estate market. At this point the freehold market of this area is fairly inactive with a small number of transaction occurring.  There are a lot of requests about houses in Al Reem Island and Al Reef Downtown, but hardly any transactions were completed because banks’ assessments are far below the negotiated costs forcing buyers to halt as soaring down-payments are required. Plunging freehold prices remain throughout Abu Dhabi, as several developments are on offer at their original costs in the secondary market. We conclude that prices will keep ...

International sporting events such as Formula One are proven drivers behind investment – property and infrastructure – in a city or country with the benefits of the event experienced for years afterwards.

Dream Homes Worldwide is pleased to exclusively market Hydra Blue, a brand new frontline ocean project on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Hydra Blue is set to be one of Abu Dhabi’s key investment projects, with ROI of more than 100% predicted.

With the UAE’s richest emirate climbing high in the property stakes, now is an ideal time to invest in a first-class property in Abu Dhabi’s latest creation, Al Reem Island. The developer of this multi-billion dollar project has recently hit the headlines in the UK when it purchased ...

At a time when many nations in the world are fearful of the credit crunch, it appears that Abu Dhabi is resisting the trend.

Major nations in the world are desperately trying to fight against the credit crunch and striving to rise uninjured from the recession, we spot UAE with rather stable economy and position. Let’s analyse the reasons and factors that helped the country to remain upbeat during these times of global economic pressures.

Island city Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, is a very interesting place in which to invest right now.  Like many of its Arab neighbours, the authorities are keeping mindful of the day when oil runs out – although that could be as far as 90 years away for Abu Dhabi – and diversifying into trade, financial services and tourism, with some incredible projects under way.

Move over Roman Abramovich, there’s a new billionaire baron in football town, Manchester City now looks set to become one of the Premierships richest clubs striking a £210m deal with Abu Dhabi United Group for Development and Investment (ABUG) whose stake in the club will be represented by Hydra Properties CEO Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, known locally as the Gulf’s answer to Donald Trump as host of the highly successful Hydra Executives, an Apprentice-style real estate-based reality tv series to be screened exclusively on Real Estate TV from on Sky Channel 262 later ...

The Gulf has enjoyed a reputation over the past decade as something of an expat hotspot, coming in droves with their sights set on making money, tax-free and lots of it. The shift towards a rising demand for expat accommodation means higher property prices and soaring rents are the result of supply outstripping demand in many areas. Property rents in Dubai are rising at a rate which many are finding difficult to cope with, despite the authorities recently introducing a cap on the rent which landlords are allowed to charge. Many UAE landlords appear to be ...

Dubai’s reputation as top property spot within the Arab emirates is safe for the time being, according to the results of a new survey carried out by AME Info. The AME Info Buying Property in the UAE survey looked at property buying trends and market expectations from across the region, asking respondents their views on where, why and when to buy and rent in this noted and exciting property hotspot.