Tag Archives: Emaar

Dark Side Of The Moon

Posted on June 23, 2017 by howesdubai

In the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan, Damac Properties will give buyers of their latest launch – Aurum Villas – 1 kg of gold, valued in the region of US$ 41k. Located within an international golf … Continue reading →

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Orange Juice Blues

Posted on June 5, 2017 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured the site of The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour which, when completed in 2020, will dwarf the Burj Khalifa by 100 mt. Already the foundation work has been completed, whilst the anchorages … Continue reading →

On A Slow Boat To China

Posted on May 30, 2017 by howesdubai

Dubai Civil Engineering broke ground this week on Schön Properties’ US$ 870 million iSuites project in Dubai Investments Park. The massive development, slated for completion by 2020, will include 2.3k hotel apartments, 125k sq ft retail space, 52 restaurants/cafes, along with … Continue reading →

Father and Son

Posted on May 24, 2017 by howesdubai

This week HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the ambitious Marsa Al Arab, to be developed by Dubai Holding. The project will have two islands, one of which, located to the left of the Burj Al Arab, will … Continue reading →

9 to 5

Posted on May 21, 2017 by howesdubai

The RTA is set to spend US$ 102 million on road and tunnel infrastructure in and around the upcoming Jewel of the Creek project in Dubai. Set to be completed within two years, the 124k sq mt development will house … Continue reading →

Welcome Home!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by howesdubai

If you thought Dubai property was expensive (at US$ 6,653 per sq mt), then consider Monaco where prices are seven times higher, according to global property firm Savills. On average, the emirate’s villa prices have surged 94% in the past … Continue reading →

Quit Playin’ Games

Posted on May 3, 2017 by howesdubai

Dubai Investments Real Estate Company plans to soon launch Nasayem Avenue, the second and centrepiece cluster of its US$ 817 million Mirdif Hills project; the whole development, covering 3.9 million sq ft and housing 1.05k residential units, a 4-star hotel … Continue reading →

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Take A Chance On Me!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by howesdubai

Last year, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted more than three million delegates and attendees at various events and trade shows; this was an 11% annual hike in footfall that saw 51.7k exhibitor companies from 185 countries. The MICE … Continue reading →

In The Summertime

Posted on April 17, 2017 by howesdubai

Chestertons reported a marked improvement in the local realty sector, with off plan sales up 45%, an overall Q1 transactional activity higher by 25% and a 4% hike in the number of transactions for ready property. There was a 31% … Continue reading →

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Only Fools Rush In

Posted on April 10, 2017 by howesdubai

The latest CBRE report paints a dismal picture of the Dubai housing market with a Q1 1.0% contraction in quarter on quarter rentals, as the equilibrium between increasing supply and restrained demand widens. Even more sobering is the latest outlook … Continue reading →