Year of the tenant? 2012 Predictions for UAE’s Property Market
Kipp breaks down real estate experts Jones Lang LaSalle’s top predictions for the UAE Realty in 2012
January 22, 2012 3:58
Abu Dhabi’s necessary two steps backward
The reassessment of Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 resulted in job cuts and project delays. It would've been nice without a negative knock-on effect but perhaps it just couldn't be helped.
December 11, 2011 6:10
Property professionals should think about moving to Jeddah
Q3 2011 sees Jeddah’s real estate market enjoy the effects of additional government funds for housing as prices increase in retail and residential space; office space expected to drop, though.
November 16, 2011 3:31Aldar cuts a quarter of its workforce
To scale down on certain functions, 105 jobs to go; Other Abu Dhabi developer Sorouh profit up 13 pct, misses view
October 31, 2011 10:49
Regional conflict boosts Dubai properties
Hotel, retail, residential sectors boosted by unrest; Global economic woes to hit demand for offices; Residential prices seeing recovery in some areas
September 27, 2011 2:26
If I say it like I mean it…
…then maybe I will just believe it? Kipp doesn’t know whether to respect this Dubai property developer’s ambition or chuckle at it?
April 27, 2011 3:12
The Silly Things People Say
Property developers in the UAE are a funny lot: either they are serial optimists or in some serious denial.
April 17, 2011 12:55
Doom and Gloom in JLS Q1 Residential Round Up
Same old, same old- if you are asking Kipp: residential property prices declining except in higher end developments yet future drops expected with more supply on the way.
April 12, 2011 3:55
Iceberg, right ahead!
The real estate market seems to been taking on water, but what can be done to prevent from completely sinking? Life belts at the ready…
January 24, 2011 3:09
Will real estate recover? Outlook is… better
Mortgage holders might not end up in court, Lloyds is back in a lending mood, and one bank says everything is going to be just fine and dandy.
January 11, 2011 3:17
Come on, recover!
Property markets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi are likely to recover quicker than others due to their enormous wealth.
October 1, 2009 2:23Dubai office vacancies at 25pc
Approximately a quarter of office space in the emirate is empty, although the percentage is expected to rise due...
August 25, 2009 1:46Dubai property prices fall 24 pc in Q2
The average price of a Dubai home fell 24 percent in the second quarter of 2009, compared with the same period last year...
August 16, 2009 4:33
A discounted room with a view
Hotel room rates across Dubai are likely to drop a further 35 percent in 2009, and the market is unlikely to recover until 2011.
May 4, 2009 12:23
Dubai rents: the predicament and the predictions
As the region is battered by the financial storm, investment houses and research firms have been churning out reports about the property market in Dubai.
April 16, 2009 3:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43