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Question by rx: What do i need to know on renting in Abu Dhabi/UAE? Hi Experts, going to Abu Dhabi in 2 months time for a permanent job over there, I need some tips from you guys on the following matters on leasing a property : 1) Any Tips or warnings that i have to look out for when i am renting with a property agent/individual? 2) When they list a property for lease as 60000 per annum does it mean 60000? or are there any other hidden fees. If yes what should i look out for in the terms and conditions. 4) what is the advantages and disadvantages of renting with a property agent or individual. Thanks Heaps Guys! Hi Willie V, thanks for your contributions so far, You guys has really open up some insights into living conditions in…. Click here to Read More

Firoz Merchant: philanthropist with a heart of gold Arriving in Dubai in 1989 to start a jewellery business, Mr Merchant had nothing more than his father's words of advice and blessings from his mother. He left behind a wife and two boys in Mumbai to move from his family's small property business and … Read more on The National UAE- Majid Al Futtaim's revenue rose 10% to Dh19.6b in 2011 "MAF's maintained strong financial metrics in FY10 and FY11, due to its active asset management, despite the challenging property environment in the UAE and exposure to Bahrain and Egypt," said Bashar al Natoor, Director in Fitch's Corporates team in … Read more on Middle East North Africa Financial…. Click here to Read More

Dubai property market surges in 2012 Investors from across the GCC are turning to property markets in the UAE and particularly Dubai following widespread market improvements. Dubai is regarded as a safe haven within the MENA region and is attracting significant levels of property … Read more on Select Property Hyatt to Rebrand Renowned Cambodia Hotel to Park Hyatt Siem Reap Located at the center of one of Asia's major emerging cultural destinations, the property, designed by award-winning Bangkok-based interior designer Bill Bensley, was voted as Cambodia's No. 1 hotel by Travel + Leisure and ranked No. Read more on EON: Enhanced Online News (press…. Click here to Read More

Abu Dhabi's Manazel plans 2012 market listing Manazel Real Estate, which focuses on mid-income housing and has assets worth $ 1.39 billion, plans a listing on Abu Dhabi stock exchange this year, its chairman said, betting improved market sentiment will create appetite for the issue. Read more on Trade Arabia Fee factor: Services hit as bills rise By Anjana Kumar, Staff Reporter DUBAI: Homeowners who bought apartments in certain New Dubai communities in the hope of getting good rental returns have been stumped by high service fees and rising utility costs. Take Discovery Gardens for instance. Read more on gulfnews.com Property service fee surveys to begin DUBAI // Property experts are preparing the first major…. Click here to Read More

No bubble but organic demand driving up villa prices in Dubai Recent views about 'hot money' coming from troubled countries in the region, pushing up house prices in Dubai has been contradicted by leading real estate brokerage firms in Dubai. The increase in prices is purely because of demand and there are no … Read more on Emirates 24/7 Dubai Shares Head for Biggest Drop Since August After Rally Dubai's stocks headed for the biggest drop in almost seven months on bets this year's rally was overdone and as investors awaited a report that may confirm Europe's economy contracted in the fourth quarter. Emaar Properties PJSC (EMAAR), developer of … Read more on Bloomberg Dubai Jasmin Garden Owners…. Click here to Read More