From the world of filmmaking to trading prime properties and redeveloping luxury villas, Sanjeev Vig’s journey is as layered as the homes he now brings to the real estate market. After spending over a decade in cinema—working under top filmmakers before directing projects of his own—his foray into real estate wasn’t a detour, but a
Liezel Tuason-Magpoc, President and CEO, Sta. Lucia Marketing, has been at the helm of one of the most innovative real estate marketing companies in the Philippines. With a keen sense of vision, leadership, and a focus on both local and international markets, Liezel has successfully expanded Sta. Lucia Marketing’s reach to Filipinos around the world,
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:
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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
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,
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
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
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
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
