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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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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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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New Options For Commercial Property In Dubai

Dubai loves sports as much as it does building new towers and impossible skyscrapers, witness the Dubai Sports City. Entirely dedicated to sports, games and entertainment, this is one commercial property in Dubai that retailers definitely cannot miss out on.

While international brands are expected to set up shop in the various avenues weaving thorugh Sports City, there are sporting brands stepping in to begin various sports academies and training grounds. Another commercial property worth making a Dubai real estate investment in is The Sevens- the new home of the Emirates Airlines Rugby Sevens.

Rugby fans appreciate the new venue, which boasts of ample parking and an excellent pitch and think it is definite step better than the previous establishment.

The demand for U.A.E. commercial properties is, if anything increasing and at SkyDome Properties we are well aware of the retailer’s need for premier retail space at an un-exorbitant rate.

 Take the new expansion plans for the Dubai Airport Free Zone area, where six new buildings are expected to develop before the year ends. Home to 1,500 multinational companies, the Dubai Airport Free Zone has good retail potential; something those interested in buying properties in Dubai will appreciate.

Get in touch with SkyDome Properties to know the Dubai property investment options you have for your retail space. We can help you out with scanning and analyzing the Dubai real estate market and finding the right space for your retail area. 

Unusual U.A.E. Properties & Unlikelier Dubai Residents

Dubai is truly terra extraordinaire. If there is anything that has to be yet attempted by a person living in Dubai then it is because someone has to still think of something novel.

Babu Sassi calls a crane cab on the tallest skyscraper on the planet home. It is definitely a most unusual Dubai property investment for a person to make. The South Indian construction worker says it is just too much trouble to travel all the way down after a hard day’s work and hence prefers the little cabin.

The rate for U.A.E. properties for sale at the Burj Dubai currently range from 2,145,244 to 4,226,755. Compared with Mr. Sassi’s ‘property’ price, it is definitely an up-gradation in both U.A.E. residential properties and their prices.

However, while Mr. Sassi owns an unusual home, there are even more unusual occupants you can come across in the Emirate. We are talking about the dolphins occupying the massive aquarium at the Atlantis Hotel in Palm Jumeirah. Twenty four of the mammals are currently in residence at The Atlantis much to the delight of the hotel residents.

If you are interested in buying properties in Dubai and would like to settle for more sedate options though, try SkyDome Properties. Browse through an extensive and well priced database of commercial property in Dubai or look through the U.A.E. residential properties on offer. We can help you make the right choice and live in much better locations.

U.A.E. Commercial Properties Update: The Queen Has Set The Flag Aflutter

The Queen has arrived, and the U.A.E. national flag has replaced the British Union Jack- just in time for U.A.E. National Day!

Luxury ocean liner the Queen Elizabeth 2 is undoubtedly a celebrity in old-world shipping circles. Dubai, in keeping with its penchant for flamboyance simply had to acquire the Grande Dame for its shores. What resulted was a deal between Istithma and Cunard, with £50 million filling the latter’s coffers and the liner gracing Dubai’s seas.

Once the luxury liner is renovated and deemed ready for business, investors in commercial property in Dubai can expect their registers to ring with joy. After all, eleven luxury boutiques including a Harrods branch made up the shopping arcade of the QE2 during its 39-year- long career.

Given Dubai’s love for shopping, it won’t be hard to imagine the shopping arcade of the freshly renovated ship, which will then be known as a 7-star hotel. Manfred Ursprunger, the CEO for QE2 Enterprises- a project completely dedicated to the refurbishment of the ship said, “We think that the ship still has another 50 years to go.”

The developers have their sights on retail, residence, entertainment and hotel development and hope to make the QE2 a destination for tourists and residents alike. Its address is going to be at the Palm Jumeirah island.

Do you think U.A.E. commercial properties on board the QE2 will be great for your business? SkyDome Properties can help you out in this area as well as with U.A.E. residential properties on the new QE2.

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U.A.E. Properties Go Green, Investors See Green

At the 14^th annual energy conference at the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Researches in Dubai, Dr. Mohammed Gargash- the Foreign Affairs Minister of State stated that 40 MW of energy would be required to satisfy the U.A.E.’s local needs by 2020. 

Nuclear energy is just one of the solutions proposed to fulfill this demand.

The government, thankfully, is thinking of more alternatives towards curtailing its carbon emissions, one of them being in the U.A.E. properties development sector.

From the seven Emirates, U.A.E. properties for sale in Sharjah are the first to consider implementing green elements. By 2009, rules pertaining to water conservation and management, use of eco-friendly building materials and solar energy generation should take root in the U.A.E. properties sector.

Most residential and commercial property in Dubai consume nearly 70 percent of power. If the Dubai government too considers using environmentally friendlier construction methods and materials, then this level could see a significant reduction.

There are already scattered commercial and U.A.E. residential properties in Dubai making an honest attempt. The Traffic and Patrol Department in the Ministry of Interior’s attempts at controlling traffic congestion and curtailing accidents is viewed as a complementing contribution that would benefit Dubai’s green efforts in the long run.

It remains to be seen whether U.A.E. commercial properties in areas like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah and the like follow Sharjah’s lead and embrace green development. Buying properties in Dubai will no doubt be a more attractive proposition for real estate investors and buyers.

Missing Trends - More Americans Buying Properties In Dubai

All eyes are on America right now, what with Barack Obama’s election as the new US president. From the policies he is professing to implement, America seems poised to be known as the land of opportunities once again.

A lot of Emiratis however, are skeptical. Dr. Geoff Pound of Experiencing the Emirates found himself the recipient of correspondences from several Americans who thought of changing tack and heading to the U.A.E. - to combat unemployment in their home country. Such behavior remains true to population trends all over the world. 

It is just a matter of time until the American expat population rises to meet the European and Asian numbers, which are significant to say the least.

The Dubai property investment sector is prepared though. From high-rises and Dubai apartments for sale to U.A.E. residential properties in suburban areas, the choice is varied for Americans.

Of course, for most foreign nationals, the gulf weather might prove to be a deterrent as it is dryer and more arid compared to American climate. The infrastructure and facilities provided by the government however, take care of this concern.

Any Abu Dhabi properties or apartments and villas come fully equipped with the amenities required to maintain a lifestyle that makes the best of the weather. Even bus stops, public transports and public areas are air-conditioned. Dubai, thanks to its high foreigner population (1.2 million) has no choice but to arrange for such provisions.

So if you are an American thinking of purchasing or even interested in an investment property in Dubai, all you have to do is get in touch with a reliable real estate firm to make your choice.

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The Malls Of Dubai – Buy A Property In Dubai Next To One & Enjoy The Benefits

Malls feature high on the places to visit and experience in any urban location. Harrods in London, the Sunway Pyramid in Malaysia and Macy’s in New York are in a way symbolic of the cities they occupy.

Dubai, however cannot hope for just one mall to symbolize its entire retail culture. The Golden Emirate is no candidate for mediocrity- certainly not with the cornucopia of malls it has to offer.

The latest and hottest commercial property in Dubai is the Dubai Mall with its 10-level parking and record-breaking acrylic panel that is part of the in-house aquarium.

The predecessors for the Dubai Mall are no less extravagant. Mall of the Emirates, which houses the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort, tops this list for the very same reason.

Just like the rate of development noticeable in the Dubai property investment sector, the various malls- new and existing, are reflections of this development. From the ambitious construction designs to the host of amenities and recreational options available- the various malls in Dubai are all for making shopping or simply passing the time more fun and life more convenient.

Take Mall of the Emirates for instance. Shoppers can skip off to the replica Swiss village resort at the indoor skiing course for a day of snow-filled frolic, and can attend midday prayers at the mosque on the third floor as well. Talk about a comprehensive shopping experience!

SkyDome Properties, one of Dubai’s leading property investment concerns suggest U.A.E. residential properties close to shopping areas for those who wish to make the best of such recreational options. We can even help you out with queries for U.A.E. commercial properties located in shopping malls and souks.

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Real Estate Investment In Dubai For Expatriates

In 2006, statistics revealed a surge in Dubai's population from 1.130 million to 1.422 million. This feat took barely a year to achieve- notwithstanding the number of tourists who visited the country.

In 2007, there was a total population of 4.48 million people noted in Dubai with expatriates numbering a whopping 3.62 million.

The numbers speak volumes for the expatriate population currently residing in Dubai. Engaged in everything from construction to banking and menial labor, the expatriate community in Dubai is a growing one and very lately, thriving as well.

The lure of high salaries and world-class amenities are perhaps some of the major attractions for this section leading them to purchase U.A.E. residential properties as well as commercial property in Dubai.

SkyDome Properties has noticed a demand for locations with villa projects like Al Reef Villas and the regional theme villas in Jumeirah Park. Exclusive addresses in Business Bay like Churchill Residency and Emirates Park Towers and even those in the recreation and sports-intensive Dubai Sports City find a mention in the skyscrapers favored by expatriates.

From the earlier economic boom in Dubai to the present stagnancy, expatriates are loathe to let go of the dream that is Dubai. At the rate at which the population is matching strides with the growing availability of property investment in Dubai, there will be no problem finding accommodation suited for any and every pocket.

Get in touch with SkyDome Properties for absolutely reasonable deals on investment property in Dubai.

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Great Time To Set Up Shop In U.A.E.

The retail investment sector is finding itself on the receiving end of a lot of incentives, the least of which on no account is the allowance made by the Dubai International Financial Exchange for local investors. The exchange will allow investors to list, trade, sell and clear the local currency in dirhams.

Moves like these expect investors to enjoy a regional diversification of their portfolio and are projected to provide them with a lot of impetus for growth and success.

In terms of Dubai real estate investment, this is certainly good news. Obtaining commercial property in Dubai will become that much more financially viable now. If you are an investor looking to buy properties in Abu Dhabi or in Dubai itself, then have a look at the listings currently on SkyDome Properties.

Select from a choice of a lakeview U.A.E. commercial properties to U.A.E. properties for sale in the futuristic Exchange Tower. If you are on the lookout for unusual commercial properties than the Iris Bay's half dome is perfect for your business.

However, before you select a property on the basis of looks and veiws alone, be sure to check out how well suited the property actually is for your business with help from your Dubai real estate investment company.

Certain real estate consultants and brokers add unnecessary costs to a Dubai property investment. At SkyDome Properties we can supply you with the best options for your commercial property.

Another "World’s Tallest Tower" To Figure Among U.A.E. Properties

Every time you turn around, it seems that nations are either constructing or announcing plans for a new building to fill the spot of the world’s tallest tower.

To be fair, a major player in this field is Dubai which, until yesterday had the Burj Dubai to boast about. The new project expected to surpass the Burj tower in height is the Nakheel Harbour and Tower with its one kilometer height and the only inner city harbor. This, is truly human ambition personified!

The developer responsible for this project Nakheel is a subsidiary of the Dubai government’s investment company. According to the press kit released by the developer, the tower is going to primarily incorporate Islamic influences as reflected in the ‘gardens of Alhambra in Spain, the harbor of Alexandria in Egypt, the promenade of Tangier in Morocco and the bridges of Isfahan in Iran.’

From the design plans let out, these architectural elements are certain to be breath taking when integrated with the tower concept. Needless to say, this is going to be another feather in the cap for property investment in Dubai.

From a commercial point of view, the Nakheel Harbour and Tower is expected to be a prime spot for commercial property in Dubai with 45,000 people expected to be employed in the various offices. Residentially speaking, those interested in buying properties in Dubai at the NHT will have a lot of options as it is expected to house more than 55,000 people.

So where will you be when this project is completed? To know the Dubai real estate investment potential you have for a property in the Nakheel Harbour and Tower get in touch with SkyDome Properties.

Property Investment In Dubai Brightening Up For Women

While the women in Nepal may not be having things so easy in the fledgling government, the female populace is definitely making big strides where societal roles are concerned.

The Dubai government is partly responsible for a majority of the reforms noticed lately in Dubai and Eve’s Tower is just one of the nation’s more ambitious projects.

Targeted at women, this 20-storey investment property in Dubai is being developed by Hydra properties as part of their series of five Hydra Towers Project. A fascinating concept, this particular Dubai property investment is unique as it makes provisions for only women as owners.

Sure men can work in this commercial property in Dubai, but it will ultimately be women who will have a say in owning this particular real estate pie. As put by the chief executive, the tower is going to be a symbol of and tribute to the ‘nurturing spirit of womanhood the world over.’

A very big statement and one filled with enormous hope for the role of women in the Middle East, such a project is a precedent of sorts, not only for women but also for Dubai real estate investment.

SkyDome Properties incidentally, is privy to exclusive commercial property in Dubai located in the Business Bay area. Eve’s Tower is just one of many grand properties in the trendy commercial district.

If you are woman interested in buying properties in Dubai in the Business Bay area, get to know more about the options and real estate opportunities at your disposal with the help of SkyDome Properties. Dubai is growing in leaps and bounds and why should you miss your part in the race for progress?