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Cityscape Insight: A Look Ahead To The GCC’s Biggest Property Event

As the region’s largest real estate event approaches, the man behind Cityscape Global says it will be their biggest event post-2008.

Emaar Sells Nuran Marina Hotel To Abu Dhabi Firm

The Dubai-based developer sold its serviced apartments marina asset to Eshraq Properties in the second quarter of the year.

The Address The BLVD Sells Out Apartments On First Day

Property agents paid labourers to stand in line 48 hours before doors opened in bid to secure new prime location.

Dubai’s Arabtec Blames Q2 Loss On Project Delays

The Dubai-basd builder made a loss of Dhs11.6 million in the second quarter of the year.

Dubai Property Scam Artist Is Wanted By Interpol

Haitham Al Kouatly is accused of conning homeowners and tenants out of Dhs6 million in various property locations across Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Rents To Drop By 10%

Increasing supply in the emirate’s property market will continue to force rents and sale prices to fall, says new report.

Qatar First Investment Bank Buys London Properties

The Qatari bank has bought the properties as it looks to capitalise on London’s growing demand for high-end real estate.

Emaar Launches New Address Hotel In Downtown Dubai

The Dubai-based developer has announced the launch of The Address The BLVD, its first luxury hotel since the property crash.

World’s Tallest Residential Tower Launches In Dubai

The Dhs1.5 billion Princess Tower is 98 per cent sold, says developer Tameer.

ME Investors Stack Up European Property

Regional investors accounted for 12 per cent of Europe’s real estate market in Q2 2012.

Dubai’s Limitless To Sign $1.2bn Debt Deal In Sept

The state-owned property firm has rolled over the Islamic debt facility, owed to a syndicate of banks, several times.

Nakheel Refunds $57m To Investor Who Bought Three Islands

Dubai World tribunal orders Nakheel to repay Shokat Mohammed Dalal the sum he paid to reserve three islands on The World in 2008.

Exclusive: Chairman Says Nakheel Back On Track

In a rare interview, Ali Rashid Lootah tells Gulf Business that the property empire is out of the abyss and into the black.

Dubai Higher Committee approves allocation of 2000 residential land plots

Dubai Property Value Drops In H1

The net value of properties assessed by the Dubai Land department dropped 26 per cent year-on-year.

UAE Unveils New Online Property Auction

Asteco partners with real estate auction website to provide new solution for UAE property owners.

UAE’s Deyaar Sees Small Q2 Profit Rise

The developer slashed costs to offset revenue drop following the collapse of Dubai’s property market.

Foreign Investors Spend $5.9bn On Dubai Property

Indians, Pakistanis, Brits, Russians and others have bought 12,875 properties in the first half of the year.

Emaar’s Apartment Sales Pick Up In Q2

The Dubai-based developer said that revenue from the sale of condominiums in the second quarter reached over $190 million.

Aldar Posts Three-Fold Rise In Q2 Profit

The Abu Dhabi developer reported a net profit of $113.8 million in the second quarter of the year.

Palm Jumeirah most expensive area in Dubai; Jumeirah Village cheapest

Where in Dubai should you rent or buy? What will it cost you? And is it even worth it? Read what Meghna Pant, features editor of Gulf Business has to say.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate H1 Profit Slumps 21.1%

The Qatari property developer made a net profit of around $163 million in the first six months of the year.

REVEALED: Top Places To Buy Property In Dubai

Gulf Business lists the top nine property growers, including Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Palm Jumeirah.

Sorouh Posts 33% Rise in Q2 Profit

Increased revenues from national housing projects boosted the profit made by the Abu Dhabi-based property developer.

Nakheel H1 Revenue Up 112% at Dhs3.1bn

The Dubai-based developer posts first half profits of $208.82 million, up 36 per cent from the same period last year.

The Property Bubble That Doesn’t Burst

The behemoth Indian real estate market is said to be at the brink of a collapse that isn’t quite happening.

Emaar profit rises 45% to Dhs1.2 bn, led by retail

Property giant Emaar reports 2012 profit rise citing Dubai’s strengthening economy.

Buy Now Before UAE Rents Go Up

Dubai Property oversupply is vanishing fast, says Peter Cooper, editor of Arabianmoney.net

Emaar Buys Dubailand Plot, Plans New Development

Dubai-based property developer Emaar plans to create a mixed-use development in the area.

Dubai Rents Rise 2% In Q2

Average residential rents for both villas and apartments in the emirate increased during Q2 2012, says new study.

Dubai Starts Tenancy Registration At Post Offices

Residents can now complete residential and commercial tenancy contract registration at select post offices.