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.

As Ras Al Khaimah becomes an international business and tourism centre, new developments are being envisioned in the UAE’s fourth largest emirate. Bab-Al-Badr “gateway to the moon”, is a man-made cluster of four coral-shaped paradise islands emerging southwest over 29 million sq. ft of lands, in the map of Ras Al Khaimah,  Al Marjan Islands.

Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, August 2008: The Dubai-based luxury residential property developer, Select Group, today announced it had awarded its construction contract to the Ras Al-Khaimah based Construction Technology Contracting. (CTC) for its Pacific project on the off-shore man-made development of Al Marjan Island.

The results of the CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2008 have just been revealed and Select Property, in conjunction with its development partner Select Group, is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the category of Best New Development 2008 for the Pacific development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The award will be presented at a glittering gala dinner to be held at The Madinat in Dubai on 19th October.

The newly launched Gulf Suites in the Pacific project offer massive investment potential. Spacious studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, beach duplexes and Gulf suites all benefit from private beach and five star luxury facilities with prices from just £69,014. Situated on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al-Khaimah, Pacific properties are expected to benefit from huge price increase as witnessed on neighbouring Palm in Dubai.

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 ...

Set on the Al Marjan Island, Bab Al Bahr, the first project developed by Rakeen Ras Al Khaimah’s newest property developer and master resort planner will be a luxury master planned community valued at AED 1.2 billion.

Launched today, Bab Al Bahr set on Rakeen’s man-made coral-shaped scheme extending four kilometres into the Arabian Gulf. Offering 360 degree sea views and private beachfronts, the Bab Al Bahr luxury resort when complete in 2009 will comprise a 290-room deluxe hotel incorporating 120 time-share apartment, 710 freehold residential apartments in five buildings as well as a 25-storey retail and office ...

The Royal Breeze is a pre-launch property development in Al Hamrah Village, a luxury ocean and golf retreat in Ras Al Khaimah. The strategy for tourism has been to pitch this emirate as a quiet and relaxing vacation spot to up-market tourists deciding to holiday in the Emirates but who seek a fortnight-long holiday that goes beyond just the sun, sand and the sea. RAK as it’s affectionately known is now rapidly attracting investment with the launch of several ambitious real estate mega-projects designed to develop its tourism capability.

The second emirate after Dubai to permit foreign ...