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Top 10 Indian Cities For UAE NRI Property Investors

Mumbai tops the list, followed closely by Bangalore, finds new survey.

Saudi Investment Firm Jadwa Eyes Real Estate Push

Jadwa plans to partner with real estate developers in Saudi to select and execute projects on behalf of clients.

Nakheel And Souq Residences Reach Agreement On Palm Jumeirah’s Golden Mile

The agreement ends a four-year legal row between Nakheel and IFA Hotels And Resorts, which prevented retailers from occupying spaces they paid for on the Palm Jumeirah’s retail strip.

Luxury Auction House Christie’s Taps Into Region’s Real Estate Boom

The Christie’s name will soon be facilitating the sale of more than just art and watches in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties Q3 Net Profit Up 41%, Beats Estimates

Aldar made a profit of Dhs584 million ($159 million) in the third quarter of 2014, compared with Dhs413 million in the corresponding period in 2013.

Dubai Developer Damac To Focus On Gulf As Q3 Profit Jumps

The property firm said that it will focus on countries such as Saudi Arabia while avoiding conflict-prone states such as Egypt and Syria.

Almost 65% Of Dubai Residents Forced To Relocate Due To Rent Increases

The majority of UAE residents (84 per cent) surveyed said that their rents increased at some point in 2014, according to price comparison website MoveSouq.com.

Drydocks, Q Group Sign Deal For Great Britain Island On Dubai’s The World

Drydocks World will offer offshore marine and operational management solutions for the upcoming island.

UAE Remains Top Pick For Middle Eastern Property Investors – Survey

The levelling-off in the market is however prompting investors to explore other asset classes, said the JLL survey.

Abu Dhabi’s Tallest Building Named After Dubai’s Ruler Sheikh Mohammed

The 382-metre high tower comprises 474 residential units and is the main feature of the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi project.

Developers Missing Out On Dubai’s Affordable Housing Market- Study

Almost 50 per cent of the households in Dubai earn between Dhs9,000 to Dhs15,000 per month and can only afford rents ranging from Dhs32,500 to Dhs54,000 per annum, a new study says.

Dubai’s Nakheel To Lease 5,000 Shops At Deira Islands Night Souk

The 1.9 km Night Souq, coming up on the south island, will be within walking distance of hotels, residences and the Deira Islands Mall.

Sharjah Rents Up Around 18% In Q3 As Dubai’s Rental Growth Slows

The rents across Sharjah rose two per cent quarter-on-quarter during the third quarter, a new report says.

Emaar Properties Q3 Profit Rises 21% Despite Revenue Drop

Revenue for the quarter was Dhs1.98 billion, down from Dhs2.35 billion a year ago.

GGICO, Orion Holdings JV Launch Residential Project In Dubai

Platinum Residences, in Dubai Silicon Oasis, will comprise of two towers, featuring 200 apartments and will be completed by April 2015.

Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan Q3 Profit Tumbles As Costs Rise

The company made a net profit of SAR89.9 million ($24.0 million) in the three months to Sept. 30.

Emaar Chairman Alabbar Welcomes Talk Of Dubai Property Market Slowdown

The International Monetary Fund also said on Monday that rises in Dubai property prices had moderated, and were now less of a concern.

Emaar, Dubai Holding To Develop World’s Tallest Twin Towers In Creek Project

The mega development, spread across six million sq metres, will include residences, integrated transportation systems, and green open parks.

IMF Says Less Concerned About Dubai Property Prices

A senior IMF official said that risks in Dubai’s real estate market seems to have decreased partly due to the measures taken by the government in limiting speculative buying.

Aldar Says Gate and Arc Towers Projects Fully Leased Out

The Gate and Arc Towers development located in Shams Abu Dhabi are made up of 3533 units, of which Aldar retained over 1300 units as part of their recurring-income portfolio.

Emaar Launches New Five-Star Serviced Apartment Complex In Turkey

Part of the Emaar Square integrated community, it marks the first full fledged hotel and residence project of The Address Hotels and Resorts brand in the international market.

Abu Dhabi’s Manazel Real Estate Prices New Al Reef Villas At Dhs1.7m

Manazel Real Estate has launched 860 two and three-bedroom villas in the new Al Reef development.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q3 Net Profit Nearly Doubles

eyaar, one of the companies worst hit by Dubai’s property market collapse in 2009-2010, made a quarterly profit of Dhs78.5 million.

Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Aims For 10% Growth Next Year

Saudi Arabia’s largest listed developer plans to spend over SAR1 billion on projects in 2015.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar To Launch New Projects In Next 3-4 Months

The company’s new projects will mostly target mid-income buyers and tenants, CFO Greg Fewer said.

Christie’s Launches Dubai Real Estate Unit – Targets Property Starting at $3 Million

Christie’s will not be taking an equity stake in the new affiliate but will provide marketing and PR support.

Dubai’s Rents Drop Over 2% Q-On-Q In Q3, Signalling Stabilisation- Asteco

While average rents dropped in Q3 compared to Q2, rental rates recorded double digit increases on a year-on-year basis.

Sharjah Launches New Real Estate Project Tilal City

The project will be spread across a total area of 25 million square feet and will be located along Emirates Road.

UAE’s Arabtec To Launch Phase 1 Of Mega Egypt Housing Project By Year-End

In March, Arabtec said it would build one million homes in Egypt in a $40 billion project backed by the Egyptian and UAE governments.

New GCC Projects To Hit $180bn This Year Despite Oil Price

Brent crude oil sank to a four-year low below $83 a barrel last week because of ample supply and the prospect of a weak global economy.