The value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi during Q1 2023 has increased by 147% compared to the same period last year, while the number of transactions rose by 67%. The real estate indicators released by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)showed that the sector has recorded 3,518 property sales worth AED16.2 billion ($4.41 billion), compared to 1,722 transactions worth AED4.4...
The UAE economy’s strength and recovery from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic are evident in the positive projections made by international institutions and banks including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. “The UAE is poised for positive economic growth as it is projected to achieve a 3.6 per cent increase in its gross domestic product this year, driven by...
Abu Dhabi has the fastest-growing economy in the Middle East and GDP growth is at a nine-year high Abu Dhabi’s booming economy hit a nine-year high in the first three months of this year, according to official Statistics Centre statistics. This growth was driven by the robust performance of non-oil economic activities in the emirate. Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) released...
Introduction: When it comes to purchasing a property, the decision between buying a ready-made villa or buying a plot and building your villa can be a crucial one. While both options have their merits, this blog post aims to highlight the advantages of building your villa on a plot, offering you a unique and tailored living experience. Unparalleled Customization: Building your villa provides you...
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a popular investment option in the real estate industry. REITs are similar to mutual funds, but instead of owning stocks, they own income-generating real estate assets such as shopping centers, offices, apartments, hotels, and warehouses. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about REITs, including whether they are applicable in the...
Abu Dhabi is booming with record GDP growth as non-oil contributes 50 per cent The Abu Dhabi economy is the fastest growing in the Middle East and North Africa, with a remarkable 9.3 per cent growth last year. Non-oil sectors contributed 50 per cent of GDP last year, with real estate, healthcare and real estate all contributing to significant growth. The Statistics Centre – Abu...
For the third consecutive time, Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the smartest city in the Mena region, according to the IMD Smart City Index report 2023. Published by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in collaboration with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the report ranks Abu Dhabi 13th globally out of 141 cities, while Dubai takes the...
Off-plan residential transactions in Dubai for the first six months of 2018 were down 20 per cent from last year during the same period, according to GCP-Reidin. On the ready property side, sales in the first six months of the year held up well, with an increase of around about 6 per cent year-on-year. Does this mark the end of off-plan sales and a switch back to ready units? Time will tell, but what is...
Lots of residents own their cars in the UAE but far fewer own their houses. Undoubtedly, houses are more expensive than cars so I will not address my thoughts to the people who simply cannot afford a down payment on their own home, but more to those who have the deposit, own a car but do not own their house. On the face of it cars and houses occupy very similar places in our lives. They are both...
