Property

Sanali Group developer set for Dubai return

Jan 5, 2012

One of the developers picked to build Dubai World's Maritime City project left the country in 2009 after allegedly bouncing checks, but he is ready to return. Read article Sanali Group developer set for Dubai return

Bahrain signs record public housing deal

Jan 4, 2012

Bahrain will use a public-private partnership to build $550 million in affordable housing, the first deal of its kind in the GCC. Read article Bahrain signs record public housing deal

Decline in housing costs forecast to continue

Jan 3, 2012

Housing prices and rents will continue to decline in the UAE next year despite growing demand, local analysts predict. Read article Decline in housing costs forecast to continue

property

Sanali Group developer set for Dubai return
Jan 5, 2012
One of the developers picked to build Dubai World's Maritime City project left the country in 2009 after allegedly bouncing checks, but he is ready to return.

Kevin Brass

Related: Work to start on delayed maritime site in Dubai

property

Little to build on for property market
Jan 3, 2012
Global property markets will likely continue to struggle in 2012, but there will be 'pockets of positveness.'

Kevin Brass

Emirates Steel completes $650m plant

Jan 3, 2012

A heavy mill completes ESI's expansion programme, leaving the company well placed to profit from buoyant regional demand. Read article Emirates Steel completes $650m plant

La Fontana in Dubai is finally done

Jan 2, 2012

The first project in Arjan, the Dubailand development planned to include Dubai's version of the London Eye, is ready for handover after delays getting power to the building. Read article La Fontana in Dubai is finally done

Mubadala sells joint venture to UK firm

Dec 30, 2011

Mubadala Development of Abu Dhabi is selling a commercial property joint venture it took full control of less than nine months ago. Read article Mubadala sells joint venture to UK firm

Tower developer in default on Dh75m loan

Dec 30, 2011

Noor Islamic Bank says developers of the Pentominium in Dubai Marina, designed as the world's tallest residential building, are in default on a Dh75m loan. Read article Tower developer in default on Dh75m loan

Magnate's daughter sets apartment record

Dec 30, 2011

The Life: A Russian heiress has paid a record price for New York City apartment Read article Magnate's daughter sets apartment record

Aldar to sell Dh16.8bn of assets

Dec 29, 2011

Aldar Properties has sold the Central Market shopping complex and homes on Raha Beach to the government in a Dh16.8bn deal. Read article Aldar to sell Dh16.8bn of assets

Saudi land prices send housing costs soaring

Dec 28, 2011

Land prices in Jeddah jumped as much as 30 per cent in the past year, pushing home prices up to record levels. Read article Saudi land prices send housing costs soaring

Aldar board to meet on sale of assets

Dec 27, 2011

Aldar, Abu Dhabi's largest property developer, is considering the sale of more assets. Its board will meet tomorrow. Read article Aldar board to meet on sale of assets

Build confidence, they will come

Dec 27, 2011

Building confidence in the UAE property market will require more than press conferences and vague signs of stablisation, says Kevin Brass. Read article Build confidence, they will come

Property market is being rebuilt

Dec 27, 2011

A fundmental shift is taking place in the UAE property market, requiring new initiatives to spur the market, industry experts say. Read article Property market is being rebuilt

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property

La Fontana in Dubai is finally done
Jan 2, 2012
The first project in Arjan, the Dubailand development planned to include Dubai's version of the London Eye, is ready for handover after delays getting power to the building.

Kevin Brass

Related: Regulator raises escrow doubt

property

Build confidence, they will come
Dec 27, 2011
Building confidence in the UAE property market will require more than press conferences and vague signs of stablisation, says Kevin Brass.

Kevin Brass

Related: Property market is being rebuilt

property

Property market is being rebuilt
Dec 27, 2011
A fundmental shift is taking place in the UAE property market, requiring new initiatives to spur the market, industry experts say.

Kevin Brass

Related: Visa rules, growth spur a revival

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