A single HVAC failure during a Dubai summer can cost a property operator more than a full year of scheduled maintenance when you factor in emergency call-out rates, urgent parts procurement, and the operational downtime that follows. Cooling systems in the UAE run for up to 8–10 months a year. That is not a system
For Rusmin Lawin, President of FIABCI Asia Pacific and Global Ambassador of Real Estate Indonesia, real estate is far more than the construction of buildings or the movement of property markets. It is a platform for economic mobility, international collaboration, and long-term urban transformation. Over the past two decades, Lawin has built a global presence
There’s a particular kind of clarity that comes when everyone around you goes quiet. Markets are noisy when things are going well. Everyone has an opinion, everyone has a tip, everyone is moving fast. But when sentiment cools, when the news gets complicated and the instinct is to pause, something interesting happens. The crowd thins.
As cities face rapid urbanisation, architecture increasingly plays a role in shaping economic development as well as physical space. Muhammad Rafi Haikal serves as Director of ASEAN Business Development at Urbahn Architects PLLC in New York and as Partner and President Commissioner at PT. Urbahn International PMA in Jakarta, where he works on projects spanning
“The fundamentals of the market haven’t changed, but the headlines have. And these are two completely separate things.” Jatin Deepchandani His message is simple: if you’re planning to live, build, and raise a family in Dubai, the current uncertainty may actually represent a window of opportunity. Once market sentiment stabilises, and Jatin believes it will,
Before you read any further, just pause for a moment.Notice the weight of your breath.Feel the way your mind is already responding: not to my words, but to your own inner world shifting ever so slightly. That’s where hypnosis begins.Not in dark rooms or theatrical whispers, but in quiet, ordinary spaces where your attention softens,
Dubai has positioned itself as a prime destination for high-end developments underpinned by celebrity and luxury brand partnerships; a strategic trend reshaping global buyer expectations. From fashion legends to international sports icons, these collaborations are enhancing the city’s real estate appeal while transforming luxury property into lifestyle investments. The growing involvement of globally recognised figures
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:
