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Abu Dhabi landlords name their price

By Kipp • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: Kipp's Blog

According to a property law soon to be implemented in the emirate, landlords could become the new arbiters of rental rates.

What you can do if your property project is on hold

By Aarti Nagraj • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Real estate, The Life

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.

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?

By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 21st, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Nation, Real estate, The Work, poll results

The results are in.

Raking up the projects

By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 17th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Ras Al Khaimah, Real estate, The Work

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.

Five reasons why Dubai living costs are falling

By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 16th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Economy, The Life

It’s still not the cheapest city in the world, but with inflation at a five-year low, many essential items are becoming more affordable.

Not so hot property

By Aarti Nagraj • Feb 15th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Real estate, The Work

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.

Two in three still want to buy Gulf property

By Kipp • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News

Though aware of the risks, would-be homebuyers do not seem to have been deterred by the downturn in real estate prices.

Dubai’s property dilemma

By Aarti Nagraj • Jan 19th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Real estate, The Work

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

The Death of Development, Part II

By Edmund Sheen • Jan 13th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Real estate, Special report

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

Apartment rents in Dubai 20 percent lower than Abu Dhabi

By Kipp • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News

Apartment rents in Abu Dhabi decreased…

The Death of Development, Part I

By Edmund Sheen • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Real estate, Special report

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

Dubai’s properties need people

By Aarti Nagraj • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story, Dubai, Real estate, The Work

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.