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Wake Me Up When September Ends

Wake Me Up When September Ends!                                                          16 April 2020 Q1 property handovers were 27.5% lower at 5k, compared to the same period last year – a possible indicator that the year-end total will be less than 2019’s 32k and … Continue reading

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The Lonely Bull (El Solo Torro)

Following their impressive Q3 financial results last week, Emaar Properties has announced a US$ 3 billion Iraqi project in Erbil, Kurdistan. Comprising 15k residences, three 5-star hotels, 715k sq mt of office space and a shopping mall, the development will … Continue reading

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All or Nothing

Last year saw a 13.9% surge in foreign direct investment into the UAE, rising from US$ 24.5 billion in 2011 to US$ 27.9 billion. The improving economic climate and Dubai becoming more of a safe haven for overseas funds are … Continue reading

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Send In the Clowns

Only two weeks since the announcement of MBR City, its first project has been revealed. Dubai Hills, being developed by a JV between Emaar Properties and Dubai Holdings, will be on similar lines to the hugely successful Emirates Hills with … Continue reading

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