Author Archives: howesdubai

What’s Going On?

What’s Going On?                                                13 March 2026 It was estimated that today, the UAE defence forces had intercepted seven ballistic missiles and twenty-seven drones on 13 March in countering Iranian attacks. The number of interceptions has now reached some two hundred … Continue reading

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Beware The Ides Of March!

Beware The Ides Of March!                                      06 March 2026 Wasl, the government developer, has become known for its social responsibility, with its designs around connectivity, community infrastructure, greenery, and access to premium amenities, and its belief that quality living should be … Continue reading

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Just The Way You Are!

Just The Way You Are!                                       27 February 2026 For the week ended 20 February, Dubai real estate recorded over US$ 4.9 billion in transactions, from 3.95k transactions; a US$ 61 million Dubai real estate sector saw a US$ 4.9bn in … Continue reading

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Turning Japanese!

  Turning Japanese!                                                20 February 2026 One economic fact of life is that a bull run has a finite life cycle, and the Dubai housing sector is no exception. Prior to 2002, expatriates were not permitted to buy property in … Continue reading

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What You Gonna Do About It?

What You Gonna Do About It?                                               13 February 2026 Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties and Dubai Holding have expanded their joint venture, announcing plans, for two further projects, to develop nearly 14k new homes in Dubai, valued at more than US$ … Continue reading

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U Should’ve Known Better!

U Should’ve Known Better!                                                                   06 February 2026 Dubai property started 2026 by registering its highest-ever monthly value of transactions and sales. Data from the Dubai Land Department shows that transactional value was 86.49% higher on the year, at US$ 29.42 … Continue reading

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A Little Man In A Big World!

A Little Main In A Big World! 30 January 2026 Dubai Waterfront was the location this week that recorded two plots of adjacent land, encompassing 24.3 million sq ft, becoming the largest mortgage transaction, at US$ 3.02 billion, in Dubai’s … Continue reading

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Taxman, Mr Thief!

Taxman, Mr Thief!                                                                        23 January 2026 Since its July 2025 inception, Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer program has helped more than 2k residents purchase their first home and, at the same time, generated US$ 886 million in residential property sales. … Continue reading

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Drive My Car!

Drive My Car!                                                                     16 January 2026 Further news this week on two of Dubai’s mega projects – Dubai Creek Tower and Binghatti’s US$ 8.17 billion Mercedes Benz City. Emaar has announced that the tender for the construction of Dubai … Continue reading

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Be Like That!

Be Like That!                                                                      09 January 2026 With villas still outpacing apartments when it comes to property price rises, ValuStrat estimates that the emirate’s residential property has risen by almost 20% over the past twelve months. Over the period, and … Continue reading

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