A little less taking, a little more giving
Eva Fernandes thinks it will take a lot more than what the UAE is currently offering to gain the long-term attention of foreign property investors.
July 5, 2011 4:07Dubai Properties Group launches ‘Community’ App
Dubai, Dubai Properties Group, property, real estate, Community App, iPhone App, iPad, iPod Touch
June 27, 2011 12:19
Islamic trusts could revive Gulf’s property market
Islamic trusts seen lifting confidence in GCC real estate; Gulf investors still inclined towards real estate
June 4, 2011 4:07
Egypt’s real estate sector is down, not out
Firms risk losing more land, paying higher compensation; Strong balance sheets key through crisis; Analysts favour SODIC, Amer, smaller property firms; Cairo commercial property looks relatively strong
May 18, 2011 3:10
Battle of the retail bulge ends as region’s malls get ‘cozier’ repositioning
Kipp hatesloves to say it. We told you so! Jones Lang LaSalle agrees that ‘community concept’ emerges a mall trend as competition heats up and online retailing continues to rise.
May 17, 2011 3:46
Positive outlook for property just a PR stunt, says poll
Fake it till you make it? Apparently not. A majority of Kipp’s readers are dubious of any rebounds in the property sector. And it’s hard not to see why.
May 11, 2011 2:58
Rent in Saudi skyrockets as developers fall behind
Supply-demand mismatch in Saudi may cause you to pay even more rent for your house and office space. Banque Saudi Fransi’s John Sfakianakis gives us an overview
May 10, 2011 5:20
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 Force Majeure Farce
Though "force majeure" traditionally referred to acts of God like floods, earthquakes and other unexpected natural disasters, the term has taken on a whole new meaning in Dubai; much to the benefit of local property developers.
April 26, 2011 3:09
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
Interview: Chris Speller, Group Director of Cityscape Abu Dhabi
As Cityscape opens this Sunday and the property sector remains in limbo, Cityscape Abu Dhabi Group Director Chris Speller talks about why it still make sense good business to launch property projects in the region.
April 14, 2011 4:14
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
The UAE’s precarious property trapeze
There was little to no movement in Dubai’s villa developments while oversupply continues to erode apartment values, according to a report on Dubai’s property market for Q1 2011.
April 10, 2011 3:39
Does Mommy mean business this time?
90,000 property units are under scrutiny. Yaaaaawn. Wake Kipp up when some of them actually don’t make it.
April 7, 2011 1:59
Field of dreams
A forecast of six real estate trends in Saudi Arabia for 2011 reminds Kipp of a Kevin Costner where unknown forces urged him to build a baseball field that will attract other-worldly players.
March 28, 2011 4:38
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26