Lootah Real Estate has signed a deal with Dubai South to develop more than one million square foot of housing units at the site’s residential district. The agreement, which is a joint venture between Lootah Real Estate and Dubai South, will result in the …
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Another tower in Dubai Marina catches fire
A security guard at the scene told Gulf Business the fire started on the 53rd floor. Dubai Media Office clarified the “minor fire” started on a balcony, and no injuries were reported. Dubai Civil Defence officials managed to quickly extinguish the …
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These ultra-luxurious underwater homes are being built in Dubai
Kleindienst told Business Insider it sold approximately 60 Seahorses in … Since the structures are located about two and a half miles from Dubai’s shores, inhabitants can reach their Seahorse via boat or seaplane. Kleindienst also hopes it can make …
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70-year-old accused of beating his wife and breaking her jaw in Dubai
Dubai: A 70-year-old husband has been accused of beating his wife and causing her a jaw fracture after he pushed her off the stairs in their residence. The Emirati husband allegedly had a heated argument with his wife before he assaulted her and then …
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New drone tracking system protects Dubai air space
Dubai: A live drone-intrusion warning system is now plugged … we can mitigate the risk,” Al Arif told Gulf News, surrounded by large screens depicting live air traffic and details of the SkyTrax online portal which tracks each and every registered …
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Heroin haul probe trail leads to Pakistan, Iran, UAE
Investigations are under way to identify antecedents of the crew and owner of the ship, besides the Iranian, Abu Dhabi and Pakistani linkages as well as the intended customers of the consignment. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with …
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Very Spacious 3 Bed Apartment with Dubai Marina View
A 2,875 sq.ft. apartment in Dubai Marina consisting of three bedrooms all en-suite with bathrooms and fitted with walk in wardrobes, now is available for sale. This is an “old school” property where the rooms are very spacious and bright, with proper …
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ENBD Reit acquires school for Dh55 million
ENBD Reit, the Nasdaq Dubai-listed Shariah-compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management, has acquired South View School in Remraam. South View School will be Interstar Education’s fifth Dubai campus and its second British …
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Dubai South prices set to rise as more developments take shape
Off-plan sales in the first seven months of the year in Dubai South increased 285 per cent, compared with the whole of last year, property analysts Reidin said in a report. “We opine that off-plan sales will continue to rise as the community gears up for …
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Housing in Abu Dhabi to cost only Dhs700 a month!
Housing units for low income earners will be introduced in Abu Dhabi, authorities announced on Saturday. With rents as low as Dhs700, the housing units aim to solve the problem of congested houses for bachelors and to prevent illegal partitions in villas.
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What are a tenant’s rights after a residential fire?
In the UAE, the responsibilities of the property owner and the property developer are mostly poorly understood, and the tenants expect to be covered by the insurance policy held by either the property owner or of the property developer. Generally …
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Dubai billionaires and billion-dollar promises
… are well-known for their billion-dollar investments in luxury real estate projects in Dubai, but many of them have not been successful in the Vietnamese property market. Bitexco, a big Vietnamese real estate developer, has confirmed that Emaar …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi and Dubai trade sideways, Qatar underperforms
DUBAI, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and … citing a decrease in residential sales and higher financial charges. Al Andalus Property edged down 0.5 percent. It reported second-quarter net profit of 27.6 million riyals, up 11 percent …
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Panic stirs as Dubai 78-story residential building catches fire
Fire incidents have happened several times in Dubai’s high rise buildings in recent years, pushing insurance costs higher for apartments and property in general in the Gulf Arab sheikhdom. DUBAI, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) — A blaze was reported early Sunday in the …
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UAE weather: Heat, humidity set to rise this week
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said on Sunday that visibility could be less than 1,000 metres at roads across the UAE due to fog. The weather forecast for the country is expected to be hot to very hot in general, while being …
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Trial of killer ‘disguised in burqa’ starts on Tuesday
According to previous Gulf News reports, Abu Dhabi Police said that the cross-dressed as a woman to allegedly mislead the boy to the rooftop of the building to commit the crime. Police also released video footage that was taken on the day of the murder.
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UAE to mark 2018 as ‘Year of Zayed’
1966), marking the start of a new epoch in the history of UAE, said a Wam news agency report. The ‘Year of Zayed’ will highlight the role of the late leader in establishing the UAE Federation, and his local, regional and international achievements.
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