Property

Dubai maintenance fees feud could drive rent lower

Dec 31, 2010

Estate agents in Dubai say the slow take-up of the strata law is beginning to affect the sales and rental market. Read article Dubai maintenance fees feud could drive rent lower

Bahrain overhauls its 2030 economic blueprint

Dec 31, 2010

Bahrain is setting its sights on manufacturing, transport, and information communication technology, as its focus moves away from financial services and construction. Read article Bahrain overhauls its 2030 economic blueprint

Abu Dhabi and Dubai bourses close out trading year higher

Dec 31, 2010

As the closing bell sounded on the UAE bourses for 2010, markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai ended with a flourish. Read article Abu Dhabi and Dubai bourses close out trading year higher

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The UAE property is picking up after a difficult period, data show.

Kevin Brass

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The next 12 months look set to give the country several new features that will build its reputation for creating stunning developments.

Bradley Hope

Markets end 2010 in positive mood in UAE

Dec 30, 2010

CLOSING BELL: As the closing bell sounded on the UAE bourses for 2010 markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai ended with a flourish. Read article Markets end 2010 in positive mood in UAE

Emaar among the pacesetters on 2010's final trading day

Dec 30, 2010

As the closing bell approaches for 2010 trading Emaar Properties were among the first stocks to make an impact. Read article Emaar among the pacesetters on 2010's final trading day

Nakheel restructuring deal nears

Dec 30, 2010

The property developer behind Dubai's palm-shaped islands is inching closer to a settlement with contractors and other trade creditors. Read article Nakheel restructuring deal nears

Dubai residents face power cut-off over unpaid bill

Dec 30, 2010

Those living in a Dubai Marina tower have been told the electricity will be cut to common areas and lifts unless a Dh316,000 bill is paid. Read article Dubai residents face power cut-off over unpaid bill

Your chance to prove you are a business brainbox

Dec 30, 2010

Take our online Business Quiz of the Year for your chance to win brunch for two. Read article Your chance to prove you are a business brainbox

Depa asks for Ferrari discounts

Dec 29, 2010

Depa, the interior design company, is requesting that sub-contractors on the Ferrari World project take a 10 per cent cut in payments. Read article Depa asks for Ferrari discounts

China interest rate fears hit Dubai bourse

Dec 29, 2010

VIDEO REPORT: Shares in Dubai gained during the first half of yesterday's trading session only to reverse the trend later as concerns over China's interest rate increase scared off investors. Read article China interest rate fears hit Dubai bourse

Disclosure deadline on Dubai's property projects looms

Dec 29, 2010

Developers must give clients information on facilities for tenants, estimated dates of completion, materials used in construction and any commercial elements planned. Read article Disclosure deadline on Dubai's property projects looms

Sorouh acts early on strata law

Dec 29, 2010

The Abu Dhabi developer Sorouh Real Estate is not waiting for the release of emirate's strata law to create homeowners associations for its completed Reem Island projects. Read article Sorouh acts early on strata law

Nakheel counter-sues firm in property maintenance case

Dec 29, 2010

Nakheel has hit back at a contractor seeking payments in the Dubai World Tribunal, claiming that the company has not properly completed its end of the bargain. Read article Nakheel counter-sues firm in property maintenance case

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The half-built complexes offer a variety of opportunities and could be used community services rather than just let the buildings languish under the sun.

Kevin Brass

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Plan Abu Dhabi 2030's key features include luxury housing developments, museums, integrated transport and planning parking.

Gordon Watts

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A comprehensive vision for the capital has been hailed around the world, but the global economic crisis has prompted calls for an earlier review.

Kevin Brass

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The board changes at Dubai World have resolved some of the issues still surrounding the conglomerate, but leave other questions unanswered.

Frank Kane