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Scott Bond Property FInder UAE Country Manager

Cover story: Property Finder’s Scott Bond on why Dubai is a pioneer in real estate

The country manager of Dubai’s real estate platform envisions the emirate to lead the way in digital advancements, inclusivity and investments. Here’s why

ADGM new property legislations for off plan

ADGM issues new rules for off-plan property sales on Al Maryah Island

Abu Dhabi Global Market has also amended the existing real property related fees by enacting the Real Property Regulations (Fees) Rules 2022

Property finder launches tools to support real estate agents and buyers

Bayut & dubizzle to launch five new tools to serve buyers and agents

Developed with advanced algorithms, the new tools offer a range of features that will support both buyers and real estate agents

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Sharjah’s Arada raises $350m via dollar sukuk, lists on London Stock Exchange

The issuance witnessed demand from regional and international investors, with a subscription order of $720m, more than two times the offer size

Nemo Stojanovic, director of leasing and marketing, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Arady Developments

How Central Park Towers, DIFC, opens up new avenues for Dubai’s real estate market

Nemo Stojanovic, director of leasing and marketing, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Arady Developments, explains why the project is an attractive proposition to its residents and businesses setting up base within the prime location

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The SME Story: Rami Tabbara, co-founder and co-CEO of Stake

A digital fractional real estate investment platform is offering a chance for those with limited budgets to enter the property market

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Dubai’s Damac Properties makes US entry by winning $120m bid in Miami

The property in the Miami neighbourhood of Surfside will offer residents direct beach frontage and access to South Beach and Bal Harbour

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Mo’asher: Dubai records 6,983 real estate sales transactions in April 2022

It marked a 45.5 per cent increase over the month of April 2021

Emaar signs deal with Dubai Holding to acquire Dubai Creek Harbour

Dubai’s Emaar Properties records 241% increase in net profit for Q1 2022

Emaar Properties’ revenue for the first quarter of the year increased by 12 per cent to total $1.806bn

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Sharjah’s Arada awards contracts worth Dhs460m to build Masaar’s residential phase

Featuring 4,000 villas and townhouses, Masaar is divided into eight gated districts

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Shareholders of Dubai developer Union Properties approve continuity of company

The company board affirmed its support for legal action against the previous management

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Abu Dhabi: Property market transactions reach Dhs11.3bn in Q1 2022

The UAE capital’s property market recorded 3,304 transactions, with Yas Island topping the list followed by Al Saadiyat Island and Al Reem Island

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UAE’s Aldar reports Dhs688m net profit in Q1 2022

Revenues stood at Dhs2.68bn in Q1 2022, a year-on-year growth of 31.5 per cent

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Union Square House to launch metaverse mansions in the MENA region

Real estate sales in the metaverse reached $500m in 2021 and it’s projected to grow at a CAGR of 31 per cent from 2022 to 2028

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UAE’s Damac Group to invest $100m in metaverse project

Damac has established a new division called D-Labs which is led by Ali Sajwani and dedicated to the metaverse initiative

Rawabi Holding launches real estate vertical

Saudi’s Rawabi Holding expands into real estate

Rawabi Holdings has established Magnom Properties, the real estate vertical of the company, to oversee the construction of projects in the MENA region

by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs6.3bn housing package for Emiratis in Dubai

The development of a new housing complex in Al Khawaneej area 2, which will include 1,100 residential villas, was also approved

Dubai, Abu Dhabi office rents recovering to pre-Covid levels: Knight Frank

The recovery is led by Business Bay in Dubai, where average office rents have climbed from Dhs76 per sq ft in Q1 2020 to Dhs101 per sq ft at present

Dubai’s residential market sees record growth in Q1 2022: CBRE

CBRE stated that the first quarter saw off-plan sales increase by 94.6 per cent and secondary market sales grow by 76.1 per cent over the previous year

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Here’s how proptech is changing the real estate industry

Over the years, more complex technological tools have found their way into the real estate industry, changing the way properties are constructed, sold, and managed

Dubai’s D&B Properties launches new brand identity

D&B Properties has grown from a real estate agency that started off exclusively selling off-plan to a multipurpose holding firm with several divisions

In pics: Dubai’s most expensive residential villa on Palm Jumeirah

The ten-bedroom property with its private beach has just sold for Dhs280m

Aldar acquires land bank valued at Dhs3.68bn on Saadiyat Island

Aldar Properties plans to use the plot on Saadiyat Island for a mixed-use development project, which will have 2,700 units including villas

Aldar Properties acquires Rixos Bab Al Bahr for Dhs770m, takes total investment in RAK to Dhs1.5bn

Aldar has also secured development rights for an additional 250,000 sq ft of gross floor area for residential and commercial use as part of the deal

Dubai’s real estate market on a positive growth trajectory

The market is seeing a rise in first-time buyers, taking 80 per cent loan-to-value mortgages, payment plans and offers from developers

How Abu Dhabi is offering an expansive portfolio of affordable communities

The emirate’s sustainable communities come with high projected rental yields

Abu Dhabi: Bloom Holding’s Cordoba sells out in four hours

Cordoba, which is part of the first phase of Bloom Living in Abu Dhabi, is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2024

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How Dubai’s secondary residential market has gained momentum

Early indicators show positive trends for the secondary residential market

Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan enters Oman with SAR6bn project

Located 20 minutes from Downtown Muscat, the project is spread over a total area of 11 million sq m, and will comprise of 3,500 residential units and two hotels

Dubai: Pupil sells first-ever verified NFTs of digitised real-world properties

The first sale globally was to a senior banking executive in Dubai