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Damac chief slams reports of oversupply in Dubai’s property market

False reports of oversupply are damaging market sentiment, says Damac managing director Ziad El Chaar

Saudi to impose a maximum of $26.67 per square metre on undeveloped lands

The fees would encourage landowners to develop their land instead of just holding it for profit, the country’s housing minister said

Dubai’s property market slows, but developers remain upbeat

Although Dubai’s real estate market has been sliding, the emirate has seen several new launches

Nakheel awards Dhs 27.5m contract for road works at Jumeirah Village Circle

The developer also said that it has issued a tender to build a new road that will link the community to Hessa Street

Abu Dhabi rents rise as experts call for more affordable housing

Average apartment rents rose about 7 per cent year-on-year in Q3 while villa rentals were up 3 per cent

Aldar launches phase two sales at West Yas villa development

Abu Dhabi developer says sold 300 luxury villas within the project in first phase

Dubai developer to build $4.8bn tourist resort in Bosnia

The ‘Buroj Ozone’ project will include thousands of housing units, hotels and the largest shopping centre in Bosnia

Dubai’s residential rents fall 1%, sales prices also drop in Q3 2015 – JLL

House prices in Dubai continued to fall in the third quarter as regulations, higher inflation and a strong dollar hit investment

Dubai property market should balance itself – Deyaar CEO

Residential sales prices fell 6 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter

Gulf Related secures Dhs 2.3bn financing for Al Maryah Central

Under the deal, a portion of the mixed-use retail development will be funded by ADCB

Abu Dhabi Financial Group launches Montenegro project

The Capital Plaza occupies over one million square feet of prime retail, business, hospitality and residential space

Dubai housing squeeze pushes middle-income expats out to the suburbs

Most expats in Dubai can only afford annual rents of up to Dhs 72,000, says JLL

UAE’s DAMAC says unit raises $100m via sukuk certificates

The certificates, rated BB by Standard & Poors, were issued by its unit Damac Real Estate Development Ltd

Nakheel signs contracts worth Dhs 2.4bn for Nad Al Sheba project

The Nad Al Sheba project, which includes 1500 villas and serviced residences, is slated for completion in early 2018

Kuwait’s KIPCO plans $5bn real estate project

The 380,000-square-metre project is planned for the al-Daiya area

Dubai’s Union Properties seeks $123m loan to fund new project

The amount will be used to fund the 271-unit Oia residential project in the emirate

Nakheel inks deal with UK’s Premier Inn for new Dragon City hotel

This is the developer’s second hotel in Dubai that will be managed by Premier Inn

Jumeirah Golf Estates mulling the launch of second phase of AlAndalus residences

The second phase of the residential community will have larger townhouses, the chief executive of Jumeirah Golf Estates said

Dubai’s Nakheel says will complete most new projects in 3-5 years

The developer said property sales in Dubai were “as per expectations”

Saudi Aramco signs first contract to build over 8,000 homes

The development will be located 8 km southwest of Aramco’s Dhahran headquarters

Sharjah Waterfront City to offer 100 freehold residential units

The project is the latest to offer freehold options in an effort to entice investors

LIVE: Updates from Cityscape Global 2015 in Dubai

All the latest news and updates from Dubai’s biggest property event

Dubai South unveils plans for Dhs 25bn village concept

The development forms part of The Villages concept, urban centres aiming to bring key amenities within walking distance

Minor Hotel Group announces RAK Anantara resort

The resort is scheduled to open in 2018 with 225 keys planned

Al Zorah announces two new communities for Ajman development

The two communities will be part of the 5.4 million square feet Al Zorah master development

Burj2020 tower aims to be “diamond of Dubai” – Adrian Smith

Construction work on the tower is anticipated to begin next year

Prime Dubai property much cheaper than other cities – report

Factors including cheaper import costs for materials and a plentiful supply of land meant Dubai compared favourably to other locations

Tanmiyat Global launches twin tower development in Dubailand

The Skyline Towers comprise of 34 floors and will become Dubailand’s tallest structure when completed in 2018

What to expect at Cityscape 2015 in Dubai

Over 300 local and international exhibitors will be taking part of the three-day property extravaganza this year

Only 22% of housing units launched in Dubai in 2015 are ‘affordable’ – JLL

Significant efforts are needed to address the current imbalance in housing across the region, says JLL report