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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.

Dubai’s Old Town Rent Up 10% For H1

Rent prices in the area are up for the first six months of the year, out-pricing costs in Downtown.

Qataris Buy Stake In London Developer

The group, with links to the royal family, has bought a 45 per cent stake in Native Land which operates in London’s wealthy Chelsea.

Dar al-Arkan Repays $1bn Sukuk

The Saudi-based property developer said that Sukuk account holders will receive the funds on Monday.

Dubai Rents Up 10% In 2012

Rents for both villas and apartments have increased year-on-year in 2012, says a new report.

New KSA Mortgage Laws Significant

Saudi Arabia’s announcement of five new laws will affect homeowners and businesses when they come into effect.

Dar al-Arkan Repays $1bn Sukuk

The Saudi-based property developer said that Sukuk account holders will receive the funds on Monday.

Emaar Launches $500m Sukuk

The Dubai-based developer has selected seven regional and international banks for investor meetings in London.

Qatar Rental Rates Rise 8%

Latest report from Asteco shows villa rates up four per cent as demand outstrips supply.

KSA’s Almarai And Dar Alarkan Up

Saudi Arabia’s dairy producer and property developer both reveal an increase in net profit for the second quarter.

Saudi Approves Mortgage Law

The long-awaited mortgage law is expected to help solve the Kingdom’s critical housing problem, say experts.

Dubai Rents Rise Between 6-9%

Average apartment rents increased six per cent and villa rents rose nine per cent in Q2 2012, says Asteco.