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Something In The Air

Posted on October 18, 2015 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced his global foundation – a programme that aims to consolidate 28 organisations and coordinate 1.4k development projects in 116 countries. With an initial US$ 272 million budget, its immediate targets are to … Continue reading →

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When All Is Said And Done

Posted on October 5, 2015 by howesdubai

The Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing reported a 9.3% increase in overnight visitors – to 8.2 million – for the first seven months of 2015. Although Dubai’s hotel occupancy level has been flat, at under 80%, it remains … Continue reading →

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The Writing’s On The Wall!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by howesdubai

There was sad news at the beginning of the week, with the announcement of the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the eldest son of the Dubai Ruler, HH Sheikh Mohammed. He died on Saturday, at … Continue reading →

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The Party Is Over

Posted on September 20, 2015 by howesdubai

In the latest UBS study, Dubai is ranked a global 4th in two categories – the most expensive cities in the world and most expensive rental for a 3-bedroom apartment. In the former, it is behind Zurich, Geneva and New … Continue reading →

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Forever Blowing Bubbles!

Posted on September 16, 2015 by howesdubai

There is one major problem with Dubai’s most expensive penthouse at US$ 49.3 million – it has yet to be built! However, a contract will soon be awarded by the developer, Omniyat, to build the One at Palm Jumeirah. With … Continue reading →

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Both Sides Now

Posted on September 7, 2015 by howesdubai

ValuStrat’s latest report shows an 11% drop in Q2 Dubai residential property prices, but only a 3% drop in rentals, compared to a year earlier. The research firm also indicated that 26.1k apartments and 2.4k villas will be added this … Continue reading →

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One Way Or Another

Posted on September 1, 2015 by howesdubai

There is no doubt that there is a slowdown in the Dubai realty sector and, according to Moody’s, it seems that the main cause is the emirate’s tighter property rules (including the recent doubling of registration fees to 4% and … Continue reading →

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Welcome To Our World!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by howesdubai

Narendra Modi became the first Indian prime minister in 37 years to visit the country and during his 2-day visit, plans were raised for a US$ 75 billion fund for infrastructure projects in India. Modi is particularly keen to see the … Continue reading →

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Are You With Me?

Posted on August 16, 2015 by howesdubai

The most recent project to be announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Museum of the Future, to be located next to Emirates Towers on SZR. According to the new law, a US$ 2.72 innovation fee … Continue reading →

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Those Were The Days

Posted on August 9, 2015 by howesdubai

The big story of the week is the proposed Meydan One. Being Dubai, the 3,671k sq mt development will include three world firsts – tallest residential tower (at 711 mt), largest indoor ski slope (three times bigger than the current … Continue reading →

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