Tag Archives: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Isn’t It Ironic, Don’t You Think?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by howesdubai

With Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and Rolls Royce announcing impressive regional 2013 growth of 46%, 30% and 17% respectively, there is no doubt that the Dubai motor trade is progressing well. Although final  figures for last year have yet to … Continue reading →

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Only Fools Rush In

Posted on January 13, 2014 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a decree appointing his son, the Crown Prince, HH Sheikh Hamdan, to head up the committee to supervise preparations for Expo 2020. His great uncle, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al … Continue reading →

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Rock The Boat

Posted on January 7, 2014 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a decree allowing rental increase of up to 20% dependent on circumstances. Rent hikes can come into play, once the rent being charged is 11% below the official RERA guidelines, with incremental … Continue reading →

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It’s All Over Now

Posted on December 20, 2013 by howesdubai

Damac Properties were quick out of the blocks as they announced the launch of their 270-unit Tenora Tower, adjacent to the Expo site near to Dubai World Central. Prices will start from US$ 166k and should be completed within eighteen … Continue reading →

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Nobody Does It Better

Posted on December 16, 2013 by howesdubai

Early signs of the positive impact of Dubai Expo 2020 were evident this week. Marriott International announced plans to increase its number of rooms, over the next six years, to 10k from its current portfolio of 2.7k. Emaar Properties have … Continue reading →

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All Together Now

Posted on December 12, 2013 by howesdubai

Amazingly, there were ten thousand applicants for the first viewing of Dubai Hills – a luxury development with villa prices reportedly starting at US$ 8.2 million! Emaar have selected just seventy to attend the first viewing on 08 December at … Continue reading →

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Dancin’ In The Streets

Posted on December 3, 2013 by howesdubai

The week ended with the inevitable announcement that Dubai would become the first city in the MENA region to host a World Expo. The news will add further impetus to an economy that is already beginning to outshine most others … Continue reading →

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Singin In The Rain

Posted on November 24, 2013 by howesdubai

Although the week started with a sandstorm and ended with a rainstorm, the big news was the massive US$ 99 billion new plane orders made by Emirates at the start of the Dubai Air Show with US$ 76 billion being … Continue reading →

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Little Arrows

Posted on November 21, 2013 by howesdubai

After a relatively quiet month by their standards, Emaar Properties are once again in the news – this time launching the Rosa collection of 144 villas in Arabian Ranches. No doubt there will be much activity on Saturday – in … Continue reading →

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You Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet!

Posted on November 10, 2013 by howesdubai

There is no doubt that the Arab Spring has given a welcome boost to the Dubai tourism industry, on the whole. However, one sector that is suffering is the cruise market which will probably see a 27% fall in numbers … Continue reading →

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