Monthly Archives: August 2016

A Night At The Opera

Posted on August 31, 2016 by howesdubai

Dubai’s construction boom is being fuelled by Expo 2020, increased tourist numbers and the fact that the population is set to grow by 38.2%, to 3.4 million, over the next four years. A recent BNC report estimated that there are … Continue reading →

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Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Posted on August 23, 2016 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved several projects as part of the emirate’s Traffic and Transportation Plan 2030. These include the Shindaga Crossing (to replace the current tunnel), several new marine stations, expansion to the Burj Khalifa … Continue reading →

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The Way The Wind Blows

Posted on August 8, 2016 by howesdubai

According to ValuStrat’s projections, there are already some indications of a slight firming up in home rents. Median asking rents were 1.3 per cent higher than in Q4-15 and 2.8 per cent over Q1-16. Clearly, some of Dubai’s landlords are … Continue reading →

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