The market is expected to continue being driven by buyers from the United States and GCC, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar
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UK real estate giant lures Middle East investors with chance of high returns and soaring house prices
Barratt London launches Investment Portfolio to showcase UK real estate to Middle East investors
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate outperforms London and New York with superior 7% investment yields and double-digit price increases
The Dubai real estate sector offers better returns for investors than property in London or New York
Brand Finance
Dubai named 5th best city in the world; ranked top in MENA and globally for reputation
Dubai has overtaken cities including Singapore, Los Angeles, Sydney, San Francisco, and Amsterdam to enter global top 5
Abu Dhabi
New UAE laws; Petrol price increase; Dubai’s ‘viral chocolate’; Visa amnesty extended; Tax rules updated – 10 things you missed this week
UAE visa amnesty, new laws announced, petrol prices increased, Dubai real estate strategy and more of the top news stories this week
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC Group takes over London’s Business District Centre
A Grade II listed space, BDC is 4.5-acre freehold estate and one of UK’s most popular MICE venues hosting 130 events annually
Dubai
London’s loss is Dubai’s gain: Fears of UK non-dom tax law change triggers influx of real estate buyers
The change in the UK law will keep demand for prime and super-prime luxury properties in Dubai strong through the last quarter of this year and into 2025, an expert believes
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Dubai’s rich are spending $10,000 to fly dogs, cats on private jet: ‘Pets are part of their family’ says K9 Jets CEO
The company has flown over 1,520 dogs and 80 cats to several destinations around the world
Aldar
Abu Dhabi-backed London Square launches luxury UK real estate projects for international investors
Abu Dhabi-backed London Square launches Twickenham Green and Twickenham Square in UK property market
barratt london
London real estate: GCC investors to spend $3.2bn on UK property this year as developers target region
London real estate developers target wealthy GCC citizens to buy UK property
Abu Dhabi
Dubai and Abu Dhabi among top global cities for entrepreneurs as low taxes and quality of life lure startups
Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the best cities in the world for entrepreneurs, according to SumUp research
Dar Global
Dar Global eyes investments in London and Saudi Arabia, appoints Rothschild & Co to plan growth
Saudi real estate developer Dar Global appoints Rothschild & Co to aid investment growth
Aviation
Qatar Airways announces extra flights to London, Miami, Tokyo and Maldives
Qatar Airways expands network with new flights to destinations around the world
Liverpool
UAE issues UK riot warning to citizens
The UAE has urged citizens to avoid areas with rioting in UK amid safety concerns
air travel
Dubai to London: How to fly business class for just AED7k
Emirates, the dominant carrier on this route, offers round-trip fares starting at AED 20,000
bleisure travel
London-Dubai emerges as MENA’s region busiest flight route for business travel: Study
Dubai and London capture 10% of MENA’s business travel market in 2023, a new study shows
GCC investors
UK real estate: London top choice for UAE investors with Manchester, Birmingham interest increasing
There are several key factors contributing to London’s allure, including its robust infrastructure, thriving economic environment, and rich cultural heritage