Monthly Archives: December 2015

Every Day’s Like Christmas!

Despite not expecting to hand over any villas until next December, Al Barari has announced that almost 75% of its 203-home Ashjar project has been sold. The luxury Zaal Mohammad Zaal development consists of 13 low-rise buildings, each separated by … Continue reading

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To Ring The Alarm!

According to the latest CBRE ME report, prices of Dubai villas and apartments have seen annual falls of 14% and 16%, as total transactions have plummeted 33%. With an estimated 48k units being delivered over the next three years, it … Continue reading

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Big Wheel Keep On Turnin’ – Proud Mary

The less said about Donald Trump the better . .   . UAE is thought to be the most generous country in the world, having donated US$ 47.4 billion since its 1971 foundation. Latest figures indicate that 64.1% of aid is … Continue reading

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Let The Sun Shine In!

In a bid to make the emirate a global centre for clean energy and green economy, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the US$ 13.6 billion Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050. Its main target is to ensure that … Continue reading

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Move On!

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum donated his riding helmet to a fundraising auction organised by the Al Jalila Foundation. The charity, founded in 2013 and named after his daughter, benefitted by a massive US$ 6.5 million – probably making it the most … Continue reading

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