Good news doesn’t make great headlines. But savvy property insiders have known for some time that the Dubai property market is on the comeback trail. Recently the Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) made its largest gains in three months – and blue chip stocks are now building strongly. The traditional rules of supply and demand still apply, of course. But it’s especially true for one-offs. The chance to invest in a highly distinct, iconic hotel offering unique spor...

Whether guests are business travellers exploring the fast-paced Dubai market for a month, consultants for a multinational company arriving on a regular basis, newly-arrived expat families getting ready to settle into their new home, or those wanting refined living all year round, residents of the Jumeirah Living managed World Trade Centre Residence will benefit from this luxurious home situated in the heart of Dubai, right next door to the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Convention Centre and...

With 20 years of experience in the international property market, the First Group prides itself on standing out from the crowd as a specialist and niche property developer, focusing solely on tapping into the potential of emerging markets. So, where better to base the global headquarters than in one of the fastest and most talked about property markets in the world – Dubai and the Northern Emirates?

Just a few decades ago, Dubai was little more than a desert. Fast forward to the pres...

Business in Dubai
Recognised as the regional trading
hub, Dubai’s commercial market has tremendous potential. This has aroused interest from overseas companies in a
wide range of sectors.
The place to be:

* It has a large and growing market

* It is a strategic location in one of the world’s richest regions

* It has a diversified market that is easily accessible and open to trade

Dubai’s infrastructure and services match the...

Today, the UAE is an ideal gateway for innumerable international companies to develop their businesses throughout the Middle East, Asian subcontinent, East Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, CIS and Central Asia. Dubai also provides an international platform for several companies across the globe that wish to tap into emerging markets.
Dubai, the second largest of the seven emirates constituting the United Arab Emirates, does not impose taxes on profits or incomes.

This active ci...

In line with Mintel’s predictions that the economic decline is not expected to impact significantly on the luxury holiday market, Dubai is reaffirming its position as a luxury destination with an ever-increasing number of visitors to the country. The emirate’s hotel market is manifestly booming.
There are currently 50,306 hotel rooms in Dubai and this number is predicted to increase exponentially to accommodate the projected upsurge of 15 million tourists anticipated by 2015...

Dubai puts the glamour into petroleum; with wealth founded on the discovery of rich oil fields in the mid 60s, it’s been busy glitzing its way into the international consciousness as a city unlike any other. It’s ostentation at its most fabulous; from the moment you arrive you’ll be treated like a VIP, dazzled by postmodern skyscrapers and encouraged to enjoy yourself at every opportunity. Just try not to think about the bill.

Of course, there is a very good reason ...