Tag Archives: Akoya

Free Fallin’

Posted on April 21, 2015 by howesdubai

Tomorrow (Friday), Emirates will award a massive engine order for fifty of its Airbus 380s to Rolls Royce, in a deal estimated to be worth in the region of US$ 9.2 billion. That being the case, it will be a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Call Me!

Posted on March 3, 2015 by howesdubai

It seems that Dubai will see its first rainforest, as plans are afoot by Damac Properties to incorporate one in its latest development – Akoya Oxygen, encompassing 55 million sq ft. The developer will try and replicate the eco-system in … Continue reading →

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Just Can’t Get Enough

Posted on August 23, 2014 by howesdubai

Damac reported a healthy 39% boost in H1 profits to US$ 463 million as revenue jumped 59% to US$ 991 million, with Q2 returns of US$ 253 million and US$ 556 million respectively – both up on Q1’s US$ 210 … Continue reading →

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Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by howesdubai

Dubai Land Department reported that H1 real estate transactions totalled US$ 30.8 billion, of which US$ 14.2 billion occurred in Q2 indicating a slowdown compared to the previous quarter. The 6.9k mortgage deals, totalling US$ 12.9 billion, accounted for nearly … Continue reading →

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Tell Me When

Posted on May 5, 2013 by howesdubai

Latest figures coming out of Dubai Land Department show that Q1 residential transactions reached US$ 1.28 billion – a 51.6% hike on corresponding 2012 returns. The total number of realty transactions was even more impressive with 14,260 transactions amounting to … Continue reading →

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