Monthly Archives: July 2013

Heart of Gold

Posted on July 28, 2013 by howesdubai

Just as one famous ocean-going liner, the QE2, leaves these shores, there are plans to bring another one to Dubai. Australian business tycoon, Clive Palmer, is to build an exact replica of the Titanic – with work commencing soon at … Continue reading →

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I Believe in Miracles

Posted on July 22, 2013 by howesdubai

The bounce back in local real estate can be gleaned from the fact that Dubai Land Department recorded a 30% surge in H1 business transactions, reaching US$ 29.4 billion. There was an even larger amount in the number of properties … Continue reading →

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Here, There and Everywhere

Posted on July 19, 2013 by howesdubai

The next chapter in the history of the QE2 has been written with news that it is currently being converted into a luxury floating hotel at Drydocks World. In October, it will set sail for Singapore and from there to … Continue reading →

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Reason To Believe

Posted on July 11, 2013 by howesdubai

The property boom continues unabated with May seeing a jump in prices of 2.01% over the previous month – with apartments and villas up 2.13% and 1.56% respectively. On an annual basis, the trend was similar at 17.3% and 12.2%. … Continue reading →

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