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Should Have Known Better!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by howesdubai

A decree by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has seen the formation of the board of the Emirates Global Centre for Accreditation. This is part of the government’s strategy to ensure Dubai’s position as an important driver in … Continue reading →

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Can’t Get Enough!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by howesdubai

Being Dubai, it was no surprise to see two property reports, with different conclusions, this week. Knights Frank had a slightly positive summary that the sector is heading for a soft landing, with prices remaining flat in Q4 followed by … Continue reading →

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Where Did It All Go Wrong?

Posted on September 18, 2016 by howesdubai

Aurecon, the appointed engineer and architect for The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour, has awarded the wind-engineering consultancy to London-based MT Fluid Mechanics. On completion, the US$ 1 billion Emaar structure will be at least 100 mt higher than its … Continue reading →

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Livin’ On The Edge!

Posted on September 11, 2016 by howesdubai

Latest Dubai Land Department data show that for the first 8 months of the year, there have been 38.8k sales, mortgages and other transactions, totalling US$ 43.0 billion, with 15.5k dealings, worth US$ 16.5 billion, over the past three months. … Continue reading →

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Bridge Over Troubled Water

Posted on September 4, 2016 by howesdubai

With developers keeping a firm grip on the supply of residential units (this year only 35% of expected new property will be released into the market), it is surprising to read many property-related reports full of doom and gloom. Core … Continue reading →

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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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Long Hot Summer!

Posted on July 31, 2016 by howesdubai

Dubai Municipality is still considering the whereabouts of a new tourist landmark, Dubai Steps – potential locations include Dubai Creek, Dubai Marina and Union Square. The 100 mt, 500-step structure will be unique because it will lead to nowhere. Following … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Flowers Gone – When Will They Ever Learn?

Posted on July 24, 2016 by howesdubai

It is reported that what would have been the world’s largest hospitality and leisure development in 2007 could be revived. The US$ 27.2 billion Bawadi, a JV between Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties, was shelved as a result of the … Continue reading →

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