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The driving force behind Dubai

The driving force behind Dubai

Population, workforce and economic growth have been and continue to be driven by Free Zones and specialised industry cities;

'Bermuda Views' - Ernie Els Championship Golf Course Dubai Sports City

'Bermuda Views' - Ernie Els Championship Golf Course Dubai Sports City

Profile Europe (UK) Ltd are pleased to bring to the market Bermuda Views, which is perfectly located on the Ernie Els designed championship golf course in Dubai Sports City, offering investors panoramic views of the course and a whole host of other sporting activities all located nearby.

Why ‘bust’ doesn’t exist in Dubai, it’s ‘boom’ all the way

Why ‘bust’ doesn’t exist in Dubai, it’s ‘boom’ all the way

Rising from the dusty desert the Emirate of Dubai has grown from nothing to nothing short of jaw-dropping in a matter of decades. Themed cities, record toppling skyscrapers, iconic hotels and the world’s biggest airport are all grabbing the headlines and everything Sheikh Mohammed touches seems to turn to gold.

IMS adds Dubai to non-resident mortgage portfolio

IMS adds Dubai to non-resident mortgage portfolio

Ever since Sheikh Mohammed declared in May 2002 that foreigners were allowed to purchase property in Dubai, demand for home loans has soared. In fact according to reports in the Khaleej Times, mortgage lending in the United Arab Emirates increased an annual 97% in the second quarter of 2007 as foreigners bought property in the Gulf state.

Business Bay – Dubai’s city that means business

Business Bay – Dubai’s city that means business

The latest crack to appear in the UK economy points the finger at the over-inflated commercial property market. Commercial property funds are currently seeing a fall in total returns for the first time in 15 years.

John Charcol to revolutionise the Dubai property market

John Charcol has agreed an exclusive deal with the National Bank of Dubai to provide mortgage finance for UK residents wishing to buy in Dubai.

Dubai Properties' exclusive launch of Al Waha villas at Harrods

Dubai Properties' exclusive launch of Al Waha villas at Harrods

Until the end of August, Dubai Properties, the leading master planner and developer in the Middle East, will be offering a selection of its Al Waha Villas exclusively at Harrods, the most famous department store in the world.

Mitigating Dubai real estate risk factors management of interim installments via escrow trust accounts

Peter Penhall, CEO of Gowealthy Holdings outlines the regulatory aspects of the introduction of the new Escrow Law in Dubai. The bearing of the law and the subsequent effects will be covered in Part II of the comprehensive article to be published at a later date.

Dubai delights according to specialist property company

Dubai delights according to specialist property company

The delights of Dubai have been well documented by real estate professionals in the last twelve months. An important financial capital and the current ‘hot spot’ of the overseas property market, things are set to get even hotter in the emirate according to specialist property company, The Best In Dubai.

Dubai, boom or bust?

Peter Penhall, CEO of Gowealthy Holdings gives a run down of the Dubai property market and how it compares to the rest of the world.

Reach for the sky in Dubai

Reach for the sky in Dubai

“A skyscraper is a boast in glass and steel.” Mason Cooley, American University Professor. Skyscrapers became possible thanks to two advances in building techniques in the late 19th century.

Gowealthy.com launch Cappadocia at the Jumeirah Village, Dubai

Gowealthy.com launch Cappadocia at the Jumeirah Village, Dubai

Gowealthy.com, Dubai’s global property and lifestyle portal is proud to announce the launch of the Cappadocia development at Jumeirah Village, Dubai which is due for completion in early 2009. Along with its many attractive features, Cappadocia boasts a unique premise in that none of the 67 properties is quite like the other.

Dollar crash attracts UK investors to the UAE

Dollar crash attracts UK investors to the UAE

For the first time in 26 years the pound sterling is at its strongest against the United Arab Emirates Dirham (£1=7.4AED) due to it being pegged to the US dollar since 1980.

Gulf countries follow Dubai’s lead by developing their coastlines

Gulf countries follow Dubai’s lead by developing their coastlines

The Persian Gulf has long been associated with groundbreaking architecture that has brought the region into the 21st century.

The only Sports City in the world makes good business sense

The only Sports City in the world makes good business sense

IMOINVEST are now pleased to bring to the market Champions Tower III in Dubai Sports City. This is a first class investment opportunity ideal for the buy to let market in what will be the world’s first Sports City and will be host to numerous world events and home too many sporting professionals.