Buying vs. Renting in Dubai: Why Do I Always Say “Buy, Buy, Buy”?

Posted by - March 11, 2025

I have been asked a question countless times—especially by young couples renting a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment in Dubai. They are constantly battling the thought: Should we buy our first home instead of paying these high rents? And my answer has remained the same, ever since I first stepped foot in this country in 2011:

PropTech Trends Shaping Real Estate in 2025

Posted by - February 21, 2025

The real estate sector has undergone significant changes in recent years, and 2025 is poised to be another crucial year for the industry. According to a report published by Research and Markets in 2023, the UAE PropTech market is forecasted to reach a value of USD 1,558.62 million by 2028.The merging of property and technology, known as ‘PropTech’, has

DAMAC to Invest $20 Billion in US Data Centres

Posted by - January 10, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a $20 billion foreign investment to build new data centres in the United States. Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, Founder of the UAE-based real estate development company DAMAC Properties, is pledging the money, Trump said. Sajwani, a Trump associate, is pledging “at least” that amount, the president-elect said at his Florida home,

Emaar Completes Burj Khalifa Facade Lighting Revamp

Posted by - December 3, 2024

Dubai master developer Emaar Properties has announced the completion of a revolutionary façade lighting upgrade for Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. This dynamic RGBW lighting system, integrating cutting-edge technology with the building’s architectural artistry, debuted during the UAE’s Eid Al Etihad celebrations on December 1 and set the stage for Burj Khalifa’s

Why Are Asian Investors Setting Their Sights on Dubai?

Posted by - November 28, 2024

In a city known for constantly reinventing itself, Dubai’s real estate market is drawing waves of interest, particularly from investors across Asia. While some see it as a glitzy playground for the wealthy, others are recognising the city for what it has steadily become—a thriving business and investment hub, resilient through economic fluctuations and increasingly

Global Real Estate Leaders to Convene in Dubai for World Realty Congress 2024

Posted by - November 25, 2024

The World Realty Congress & Awards 2024 will bring together global leaders in real estate, PropTech, development, and sustainability from December 9 to 13 at the Palazzo Versace, Dubai. The landmark event, which will consist of a conference and then an award ceremony, is set to establish critical dialogues around the role of the real

VinGroup Expands Partnerships as UAE-Vietnam Relations Strengthen

Posted by - November 4, 2024

With the UAE and Vietnam announcing an elevated Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, the Vietnamese conglomerate VinGroup is further solidifying its footprint in the UAE, poised to create significant synergies across industries. As both countries are set to commit to the term of the CEPA, VinGroup is serving as a bridge for innovation and sustainable

Dubai Land Department, Digital Dubai Partner to Track Property Prices

Posted by - October 11, 2024

Dubai has taken a major step towards enhancing transparency in its real estate sector through a newly-announced strategic partnership between Digital Dubai and the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This collaboration aims to introduce a series of specialised indicators to track residential and commercial property sale prices across the emirate, ultimately creating a data-driven real estate

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