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  What you can do if your property project is on hold»

According to a recent report, 243 real estate developments in Dubai have either stalled or been cancelled. Here are six courses of action if it happens to you.

March 8, 2010

Shah Rukh Khan has confirmed that the $2.2 billion property project named after him in Ras Al Khaimah is on hold. Do you think it will ever be revived?»
The results are in.

February 21, 2010

Raking up the projects»
Ras Al Khaimah has said that it is planning to spend heavily on improving infrastructure. The move may provide a big boost to RAK’s strained property sector.

February 17, 2010

The World developers ‘will profit’»
Despite the crippling downturn and real estate slump, one property firm has seen a 50 percent increase in plot prices on Dubai’s man-made islets, and insists there is still money to be made.

February 17, 2010

Not so hot property»
Faced with an oversupply of units and a severe lack of demand, the UAE real estate industry needs to become more transparent in order to boost investor confidence, say analysts.

February 15, 2010


Got that sinking feeling…?»
Dubai developer Nakheel says that its man-made archipelago The World is definitely not sinking. So on which of these images did a UK newspaper base its “wholly inaccurate” claim to the contrary?

February 3, 2010


Kuwait approves $104bn development package»
Four-year plan is aimed at decreasing the Gulf state's dependence on oil.

February 2, 2010


Dubai’s property dilemma»
Real estate industry reports seem slightly contradictory when it comes to deciding whether Dubai’s property sector has stabilized or not.

January 19, 2010

The Death of Development, Part II»
Dubai master-developer Nakheel, which aimed for the stars with iconic projects, prepares for a dramatic restructuring, reports Trends. Part II.

January 13, 2010

The Death of Development, Part I»
Dubai master-developer Nakheel, which aimed for the stars with iconic projects, prepares for a dramatic restructuring, reports Trends. Part I.

January 11, 2010

Dubai’s properties need people»
The emirate’s real estate sector can only pick up if Dubai’s population grows, says a new study. Transparency and better customer service are also essentials.

January 11, 2010

What’s in a name?»
A lot. And experts say that it is going to be a while before people around the world start calling Burj Dubai, “Burj Khalifa.”

January 5, 2010

Property prices drowning»
Property prices of areas in east Jeddah hit by floods in November last year have dropped drastically, says Arab News. But there are still no buyers.

January 4, 2010

10 quick facts about… Burj Dubai»
The world’s tallest building is set to open on Monday amidst tight security and bright festivities. But the tower’s exact height remains a closely guarded secret.

January 3, 2010

Dubai’s property market eats dust, again»
Property prices in the troubled emirate fell a staggering 47 percent from a year earlier, making it the world's worst performing market for the second quarter in a row, according to a study by Knight Frank.

December 10, 2009

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