Choose the Right Shades for Your New Residential Abu Dhabi Properties

Professionals in color application, Pantone recently announced the Color of the Year for 2009- Mimosa. The cheery yellow color brings bold back and bids a sweet adieu to shades of white and pastels that held so much sway last year. 

Vibrant hues for the house may be just the thing to use now that times are getting so tough for so many of us here in Dubai. Think stunning reds, majestic blues and dazzling greens for the walls, and you just might have interiors that leave the talking to the walls for once. 

This house on My Home Ideas makes use of a lovely red to bring out the personality of the room and invites a second look. Similarly, you could dress up the walls of your Dubai property investment with shades like a royal inky blue or even sunset orange. 

One thing you need to avoid or at least check that your interior decorator avoids is mixing bold paints with too many trinkets and accents in a particular room. No matter how spacious your room is or how much natural light is streaming into it, you will be left with walls that are too in your face. 

One good trick decorators use and homeowners can try out is including mood lighting or lamps that are in tune with the theme of the room. 

Owners of UAE residential properties usually spend a lot on the purchase of the house. The result is a smaller budget for decorating and furnishing. Try to gauge the overall costs of the property you want to purchase with your real estate consultant, so that you are left with a balanced view of what is required and what can be left for later.

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Before you Buy Property in Dubai Check the Market Status

Apartments, villas and suites constructed by some of the most prominent property development houses in the UAE are listed in the SkyDome Properties directory- Nakheel, Damac, Eternal Star, Emmar and Rak to name a few. 

These houses and UAE commercial properties speak of quality construction and engineering and can prove to have high returns in the future largely due to the location in which they are constructed. However, as an investor there is one vital factor you need to observe before making an investment. 

Consider the Dubai real estate investment market for the past decade. It will help you decide how to allocate your funds and determine the best time to buy property in Abu Dhabi or elsewhere in the Emirates. 

Veteran real estate investors may be positive about the Dubai property investment market, but it would be fool hardy to risk money without understanding the dynamics dictating such a situation. You might as well rent UAE properties (the rents have cooled down lately). 

Dubai real estate investment professionals are already predicting a shaky year for property investment in Dubai and from the look of things, Abu Dhabi properties could suffer as well. 

So before you get excited about the low price of many UAE properties, take time to get a professional opinion and make your decision accordingly. SkyDome Properties can help you out with market analysis, mortgage options and property selection besides helping with a host of different issues first-time homeowners face. 

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Get the Chi Flowing in Your Commercial Property in Dubai

Commercial property in Dubai is going to get easier to come by in the coming few months thanks to a low UAE properties market. There are some splendid options for those interested in buying properties in Dubai for retail or trade purposes. 

The Vision Tower in Business Bay for instance, is a freehold office tower located on Sheikh Zayed Road near Burj Dubai Downtown. At fifty-one stories, the tower will provide the people working within with clear views of the surrounding area besides amenities like health clubs, restaurants and a private way to the Bay Avenue. 

Skyscrapers and apartment offices are not the only options available for commercial property in Dubai though. UAE commercial properties like ranches for breeding horses, falconry, camel farms, etc. can be found in the more outlying regions of the city as are restaurant and hotel spaces and retail spots in major malls. 

Searching this database of UAE properties for sale can be an exhaustive process though. Hire a Dubai real estate investment consultant for a better idea about the entire process of commercial property purchase. 

If you are worried about aspects like Feng Shui or Vaastu in relation to your Dubai property investment, then SkyDome Properties can get in touch with qualified practitioners who can help you decide. 

Our real estate consultancy is very flexible and can accommodate every type of business need to facilitate a smooth purchase process for your new office space. Let us know how we can best help you by visiting us at SkyDome Properties.

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Dressing Up Your Dubai Real Estate Investment To Make A Statement

Okay, so you have invested in the Abu Dhabi properties or house of your choice and paid an insane amount of money to acquire it. But do you continue with a lower budget interior decoration plan or lavish your resources on the best? 

Yes, a tough to decision to make, this one. But SkyDome Properties can help you figure out a safe balance between these two equally vital needs. 

Our Dubai real estate investment company can point you towards decorators and furnishers who understand home aesthetics and can work out a design plan for your home affordably. Alternatively, certain development companies send out their own decorators to help buyers. Let us know if you have a need for either of these options. 

One tip that can work out rather well for your dream of a warm and cozy home needs to be thought out before you sign the dotted line. A Dubai apartment for sale or even a villa that has abundant natural light streaming into the house during daytime is a DIY designer’s delight. Check out our listings or get in touch with our UAE properties experts to scan out similar options. 

We understand that not everyone is lucky to have their Dubai property investment located in sylvan surroundings, given the shortage of affordable housing in such areas. If you are buying property in Abu Dhabi or Dubai on a tight budget, then use the abundance of sales and discounts on furniture and home ware that are coming up (DSF is a good time). 

A bit of innovation and lot more research can be the best helpers to convert your house into a home. Let us at SkyDome Properties know how we can help you best.

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Improved Road Transport For UAE Commercial Properties Holders

Looking at the fortuitous start the Road Transport Association has had this year, no one can accuse the government body of negligence. In a bid to increase environmental awareness and road safety, the RTA introduced the first awards for sustainable transport. 

As the categories for judging included managing and streamlining mobility, transport safety and environment conservation, it is safe to say that the traffic situation in Dubai is improving. For employers owning commercial property in Dubai and having their employees travel some distance to come to work, this is good news. 

The peak-hour traffic slugging along Sheikh Zayed Road is tiresome to say the least and therefore most workers prefer to rent houses that are closer to their workplaces. An improved and organized traffic system, the Dubai Metro and a significant increase in the bus fleet numbers make for a formidable combination, one that could very well help out with housing problems. 

The Dubai Police officers patrolling the road are proposed to see an increase from the present number of 100 to 1000 as well, making implementing traffic laws and regulations easier and stricter. This will also benefit the black point system simultaneously. 

Start scanning the various UAE commercial properties for office or factory space that can be purchased at a practical amount. No matter what area in Dubai offices are based in, organizations will have a less tardy workforce- one that also does not need to spend precious time waiting for the car in front of them to move.

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Watching Dubai Property Investment Grow & Slacken

The President and Vice President of the UAE are doing all they can to alleviate the housing situation in Gaza, desperate as it is, with a pledge to construct 600 housing units in the country. There are a lot more instances like this to accentuate the efforts the UAE is making for the Palestinians. 

In Dubai property and investment, the situation is just the opposite. Of course, the city is not exactly in the grip of conditions of war, but conditions might as well be as dire. 

Real estate developers are being asked to slow on property construction progress as the Emirate records its very first deficit. From the thirteen percent per annum growth Dubai used to record, there is a markable lowering observed- one predicted to last until 2015. 

Already, UAE properties like the Dubai Waterfront and Palm Jebel Ali are moving at a slower pace. Real estate consultants advise investors and buyers to check out for similar behavior among their investments. Commercial property in Dubai especially, is an area that investors need to be wary regarding. 

Hiring the services of a real estate consultant who understands the market intimately is a necessity in these times of decline. When you decide to select a particular location, make sure you or your organization have identified all the opportunities and options available. 

It does not matter if the construction projects are being undertaken by established names in the housing construction business, UAE commercial properties all over are affected. 

Get to know how you can benefit from Dubai real estate investment during this phase in the market. Visit SkyDome Properties for analytical help and services.

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When Real Estate & Shopping Collide In Dubai

The oncoming weeks are going to feel rather tumultuous for those in the higher echelons of the economic ranks. As the DTMC gears up to collect dollars, dinars and pounds from an eager-to-spend public during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the construction lords are doing all they can to accommodate the wary buyer. 

Many U.A.E. commercial properties sellers view 2009 as a year of transition, with Dubai as well as Abu Dhabi properties lowering prices towards the end of the year, only to reach a stalemate before rising once more. This behavior is expected to last until 2011, giving those interested in buying properties in Dubai a fantastic opportunity to allocate funds for their real estate investment. 

The Emirate is not overly worried about the financial state of the city-state, as tourism being one of the mainstays of the economy, can always be depended upon for a bailout. Tax-free shopping combined with a cluster of every brand worth having in your home makes for a heady attraction to the hordes of tourists travelling to Dubai in search retail nirvana. 

Try scanning out the Dubai property investment market for deals that are better then what they were a few years ago. U.A.E. residential properties in the Rem Raam Phase in Dubai Land, villas in the Emirates Hills community for instance hold a lot of promise for property investment in Dubai. 

Get hold of a U.A.E. properties consultant to help you out with price negotiation and neighborhood selection. Now is the best time to take advantage of the low U.A.E. properties for sale market. Investing wisely in commercial property in Dubai as well as in residential properties is a smart step to take.

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Dubai Relaxation Tip - Buy Properties In Dubai Near A Park

Pollution is not as much of a problem in Dubai as it is in most Asian countries, but the authorities are nonetheless making a colossal effort towards reducing it. 

To negate the forty-four tonne average per person emission (annually), many state-owned UAE properties companies are initiating environmentally friendly measures. Dubai Properties, for instance recently announced what is perhaps the grandest ecological project to be implemented by the Emirate, the Mohammed bin Rashid Gardens. 

The thirty seven billion pound garden complex will include financial, commercial and educational facilities coexisting with canals, ponds and parks that encourage and attract birds. Spread over an area of 20,250 acres, the complex sounds like a wonderful place for Dubai real estate investment. 

Late last year the Dubai Municipality’s Director of Planning promised plans of more then 70 parks and recreation spaces. While the work is slow, you can expect quite a lot near your favorite residential complex, easing up your decision to buy property in Dubai. 

If you are planning on buying properties in Dubai spaced near the eastern part of the city, you have Mushrif Park close by to take your tiny tot to. Lush lawns punctuated by fun sculptures of dinosaurs and colorful foliage make this a delightful place to settle near. 

With smoking banned in public spaces, UAE residential properties situated close to parks and other recreational areas are finding a greater impetus among families and non-smokers. So when planning to buy properties in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, make sure you engage a real estate consultant that is familiar with such localities.

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Expat Update: Buy Property in Dubai With Better Financial Means

With nationals comprising only 20 percent of its population, Dubai is as cosmopolitan a city as it could possibly get. The expatriates and tourists that make up the rest of the numbers include nationals from every part of the world. 

Hence, the Dubai government can in no way ignore this section of the populace, one that contributes so much to the treasury of the Emirate. Among and besides the myriad aids forwarded towards the expat population where Dubai property investment is concerned, is help with the rental structure and procedures. 

Similarly, the part-time work scheme currently in its planning stages with the Dubai Executive Council seems shaped to provide the foreign residents with more such help. A one-year experiment, this plan is currently gauging the requirements of the Dubai nationals. 

For those individuals unable to work full-time for any reason whatsoever, this scheme will prove very useful. It will also allow full-time workers to continue work as part-time workers if they so wish. The main idea is to maximize the potential of every worker and encourages productivity. 

The best part about working as an expat in Dubai is the array of options available for living. From entertainment options like Ski Dubai (the world’s only largest indoor ski resort) and innumerable cinema halls, to world-class cuisine and education, expatriates often marvel at the urbanity of life in Dubai. 

As an expat, if you are interested in renting or buying property in Dubai, then make a safe decision and hire the services of professional realty consultants. Adjusting to a new country can be difficult and the language barriers can pose a sizeable problem as well. 

Contact SkyDome Properties for the most advantageous help and advice with living and buying properties in Dubai.

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Real Estate Tribunal In Dubai - New U.A.E. Properties Development?

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) of Dubai is redoubling its efforts to streamline the Dubai real estate investment sector. Predictions and Barack Obama’s winning strategies aside, 2009 seems like a good year for change in the U.A.E. real estate segment. 

Rental rates for instance, are required to be fair to renters as well as proprietors and Rera is doing all it can to establish this balance of prices. The chief of the Rera even went as far as stating that rent caps are unnecessary for this year. 

On the Dubai property investment front, Rera enforced an order that prohibits developers and banks from accepting more than 20 percent of the payment from parties who want to buy property in Dubai earlier in the month. This has come as a welcome step for many interested in buying properties in Abu Dhabi as well as Dubai. 

While a Property Court and Real Estate Development Trust Account Department has already been up and running, Rera plans to introduce a property agents committee, developers committee and an evaluators committee. 

The body is leaving no stone unturned where construction and property investment in Dubai is involved. A website for registration of tenancy contracts too has been set up, to ensure proper monitoring of the various property deals. In light of all these reforms, a real estate tribunal for the city-state does not seem far behind. 

Get in touch with established consultants for buying properties in Dubai as they can help you out with the legalese known to accompany property deals. The professional help can aid you greatly as you wait for the reforms to take shape. 

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