Dubai’s largest developer is temporarily halting new projects amid a property glut that, combined with the coronavirus pandemic, has shaved nearly a third off house prices in the past six years. “We …
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Is now the right time to invest in property?
Michael Lahyani, CEO and founder of Property Finder, discusses recovery, where to invest, cities rising in investable real estate, prime properties and the challenges we can expect to see in the near …
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Rosewood Abu Dhabi announces appointment of new Executive Chef
Rosewood Abu Dhabi is delighted to announce the promotion of Samuele Baudoino from Executive Sous Chef to Executive Chef, with effect from 1 December 2020. Samuele joined Rosewood Abu Dhabi in 2018, …
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Doha Stocks Rally on Saudi Arabia, Qatar Talks: Inside EM
Stocks in Doha rallied after Saudi Arabia and Qatar said they were making progress toward ending a three-year long rift, providing the latest spur to a region being buttressed by a jump in oil prices …
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Some respite for property owners as Dubai district cooling companies told to lower rates
Dubai: The red-hot issue of services charges at Dubai’s freehold properties could see some cooling off as district cooling companies make cuts to their customer tariffs. The push for reduced utility …
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ADCB Partners With Bayut To Offer UAE’s First Digital Home Ecosystem Platform for a Smarter, Faster, Digitally Enhanced Home Buying Experience
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has partnered with the region’s leading property portal Bayut to launch the ADCB Dream Home Platform that helps prospec …
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Mismak Properties, Shangri-La Group ink hotel management deal
UAE-based Mismak Properties has signed a new operating agreement with Shangri-La Group for the management of Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai. Mismak Properties added the 42-storey tower on Sheikh Zayed Road …
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Win! A night’s stay at Westin Abu Dhabi
If you have missed out on a Christmas holiday this year, the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa is offering you the chance to enjoy a staycation at its lush property. The resort is an essential part …
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Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Abu Dhabi names new F&B director
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, a premium beachfront positioned at the mainland gateway to the city of Abu Dhabi, has appointed Mohamed Abdallah as the new director of Food and Beverage. An Egyptian national, …
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Bloomingbird showcases property knowledge and expertise
Bloomingbird Real Estate is one of the fastest-growing award-winning real estate company in Dubai and Istanbul, serving clients since 2017. Bloomingbird came into existence by an industry veteran and …
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From Mumbai to Dubai and London, here are all the lavish properties Shah Rukh Khan calls home
A landmark mansion in Mumbai and a holiday home in London are just a few of the opulent estates owned by the actor. Take a tour through the star’s global collection of homes …
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Dubai holidays: Baking heat, camel rides in the desert and no need to quarantine
Mark Jones visited Dubai last week and found that it very much feels like a city on hold. But with package and flight prices at historic lows, you will have a cheaper Dubai experience than at normal …
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What does the UAE’s art and cultural scene look like post COVID-19?
Vibrant, diverse, and plentiful are a few words that describe the UAE’s culture and art scene, which also serves as a hub for regional creatives stemming from the Middle East and North Africa to share …
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COVID-19 drives real estate investments in Saudi and UAE- Key insights revealed
COVID-19 made for depressed real estate markets and created growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Mabaat boasts occupancy rates over 85% in Jeddah and …
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3 out of 9 luxury cars stolen from Emirates Hills villa in Dubai while owner was stuck outside UAE amid COVID-19
According to Dubai Police, the owner, who is outside the country, kept nine high-end cars inside his villa at Emirates Hills and asked his friend to check on them from time to tim …
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Maina extradited, EFCC alleges suspect bought US, Dubai property
Adelani Adepegba and Ade Adesomoju THE Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, extradited the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, from Niamey, Niger Republic.
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Interview: Aldar properties currently manages gov’t projects worth up to $1.36bln
Recently, the real estate developer penned a deal with the Abu Dhabi government to take over the management of projects valued at more than AED 30 billion. The projects include th …
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