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Sheikh Hamdan approves major 2033 targets for Dubai’s property, transport, and education sectors

These goals align with Dubai’s vision of becoming a global hub of innovation, sustainability, and advanced infrastructure, further enhancing the city’s competitive edge on the world stageDubai, UAE: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has approved ambitious targets for the year 2033, setting the stage for...

Dubai real estate: Off-plan or ready properties – which investments pushed market to a record $38.7bn sales quarter?

Off-plan or ready real estate sales? Property Finder crunches the numbers after a record $38.7bn sales quarterWith the Dubai real estate sector achieving a record quarter for transactions, a Property Finder report has crunched the numbers on whether the market is led by off-plan or ready property sales.Dubai surpassed previous records, marking the highest volume of quarterly transactions with a total of...

Dubai Land Department launches second phase of Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme

Dubai Land Department launches second phase of Dubai Real Estate Brokers Programme and opens registration for 1,000 new participants- In the first phase, more than 500 participants obtained the real estate broker card, while Emirati brokers successfully closed transactions worth AED 200 million.- Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita: The programme aims not only to develop skills but also to create an integrated...

SAMANA Developers targets 400 percent sales growth in 2024

The company has honoured 20 agencies for their outstanding performance, dedication, and valuable contributions to its success With a 4.6 percent market share in Dubai's real estate market, SAMANA Developers has solidified its position among the top seven largest developers in the cityDubai-based real estate company SAMANA Developers is targeting a 400 percent growth in sales in 2024, after a strong...

These areas offer the highest yields in Dubai property

Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Discovery Gardens and Liwan have reported the highest yields for affordable apartments for the third quarter in Dubai, offering returns of 9 per cent to 11 per cent, a report showed on Tuesday.Bayut, a leading property portal, has unveiled data on the most-searched areas in Dubai’s real estate market for the third quarter of 2024. Property prices in Dubai’s most popular...

Dubai real estate: Which areas offer best return on investment and where are rents increasing most as property market sees $32.7bn of sales in Q3

As Dubai real estate boom continues and property market sees massive growth, Bayut identifies best spots for ROIThe Dubai real estate sector saw AED120bn ($32.7bn) from more than 48,000 property sales between July and September, according to Bayut’s Q3 data report.   Property prices in Dubai’s most popular areas have continued to surge, with strong sales figures, robust demand and availability of...

Dubai: Want to pay less than Dh100,000 in rent? You may be charged higher commission

Generally, commission accounts for 2 per cent of the sale value and 5 per cent of the annual rental, excluding 5 per cent value-added tax.Dubai brokers are charging an increased minimum commission from tenants for affordable properties under Dh100,000 annual rent as demand for rentals continues to grow at an exponential pace.Generally, commission accounts for 2 per cent of the sale value and 5 per cent of...

Dubai real estate’s best-performing areas amid $38.6bn sales record revealed, what property types are selling best?

The Dubai real estate sector hit a $38.6bn sales record in Q3. Which neighbourhoods are selling most propertiesAs Dubai’s real estate market recorded total sales worth AED141.9bn ($38.6bn) in Q3 2024, setting an all-time high for a single quarter, the neighbourhoods selling the most properties have been revealed. The Q3 sales eclipsed the previous quarterly record of AED124.07bn ($33.8bn) in Q2 this...

Abu Dhabi: Expats can own property in 4 ways; types, areas explained

Are you looking to rent property for over a couple of decades? Or do you want to buy a house to settle in for the rest of your life in the UAE? According to Law No. 19 of 2005, expatriates can own property in the form of floors and apartments. After a 2019 amendment to the real estate law, foreigners can also own land and real-estate property in investment areas on a freehold basis.Foreign residents can...

30 million-square-foot plot in Dubai’s Al Yalayis 1 sold for Dh2.83 billion

Dubai's real estate market set a new record in Q3 2024 with sales totalling Dh141.9b.Dubai: A plot of land in Al Yalayis 1 of Dubai was sold on Friday for Dh 2.83 billion ($770 million), according to data from the Dubai REST platform.The 30 million-square-foot property was sold at Dh 94 per square foot, marking one of the largest real estate deals in the city this yearEarlier this week, Dubai unveiled an...

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