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Tanmiyat Global launches twin tower development in Dubailand

The Skyline Towers comprise of 34 floors and will become Dubailand’s tallest structure when completed in 2018

What to expect at Cityscape 2015 in Dubai

Over 300 local and international exhibitors will be taking part of the three-day property extravaganza this year

Only 22% of housing units launched in Dubai in 2015 are ‘affordable’ – JLL

Significant efforts are needed to address the current imbalance in housing across the region, says JLL report

Bloom Properties launches new mixed-use project Soho Square in Abu Dhabi

The project will be close to New York University Abu Dhabi campus and will comprise of 302 residences

Emaar launches Creekside 18 residences at Dubai Creek Harbour

The project consists of 480 residential units with one, two and three bedroom apartments in two 37-storey towers

Dubai’s Damac launches Dhs36m luxury homes styled by Bugatti

The uber-luxurious limited edition villas will be located within Damac’s AKOYA Oxygen master development

Dubai Properties to launch new luxury residential tower 1/JBR

The project is scheduled to be completed by early 2019, the developer said

Saudis consider blanket imposition of urban land tax

In March the cabinet approved in principle the idea of taxing undeveloped land in urban areas

Damac says will deliver first homes in Dubai South in six months

The NAIA Tenora project by Damac features 270 serviced hotel apartment units

UAE real estate market feels pinch of low oil prices – Cluttons

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah recorded a drop in property values as oil prices slumped by over 50 per cent in the last 12 months

Dubai’s Nshama launches prime residential apartments at Town Square project

The units will be located at the main square of the project alongside a retail precinct and a hotel

Iranian investment in Dubai property to rise if sanctions ease

Local and global businesses previously used Dubai as hub for their Iranian operations, the consultants said, predicting this would again become common practice

Dubai’s Deyaar to launch affordable units in phase one of mega Midtown project

The first phase, set to cost around Dhs 500m, is slated for completion in 2018

Burj2020 District masterplan to be revealed at Cityscape Dubai

The district will house the Burj2020, a super tall commercial tower being designed by architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill

Deyaar CEO: Dubai property market not seen major impact from oil price drop

The developer has not seen prices fall in any of its properties so far this year, says Saeed Al Qatami

Aldar launches sales for new residential project West Yas in Yas Island

The development will feature around 1,017 four and five-bedroom luxury villas, with prices starting from Dhs 4m

Dubai Properties Group revenue to rise in 2015 – CEO

Abdullatif AlMulla said DPG’s 2015 profit and revenue will be higher than in 2014, but declined to provide further details

Mega waterfront development planned for Sharjah

The mixed-use development will feature its own theme park and is estimated to house 200,000 residents when complete

Dubai needs stricter rules to govern private developers, says builder

The current slowdown will be beneficial for the real estate market by weeding out weaker developers, says RSG International chairman

Dubai property slowdown due to tighter rules, not oil slump

Dubai has a low reliance on oil despite hydrocarbons providing three-quarters of the UAE’ consolidated revenue in 2014, according to credit agency Moody’

Dubai stock index rebounds into positive territory

Real estate shares led the recovery with leading developer Emaar Properties gaining 1.8 per cent and DAMAC Properties rising 3.3 per cent

Over half of Dubai residents don’t have home insurance – survey

Up to 67 per cent of apartment buildings and 50 per cent of villas in Dubai are uninsured, says survey by MoveSouq.com and RSA

Dubai’s Nshama awards construction contract for Town Square projects

The contract for the Zahra and Hayat Townhouse communities in Town Square has been awarded to Beaver Gulf Group

Five minutes with.. Colin Thomas and Dan Garner, founders, Jim Will Fix It

The founders of Dubai-based maintenance company Jim Will Fix It discuss industry challenges and their expansion plans

Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council approves 26 projects in Q2

The total floor area of the developments approved more than tripled from the first quarter

Nakheel awards Dhs38m contract for retail centre, mosque in Al Furjan

The company said that it is developing a second retail centre within its Al Furjan community

Property prices in Dubai Marina drop 18%, Abu Dhabi rents increase

The dip came despite the community being the most commonly searched on Dubizzle

Moody’s sees UAE property firms’ adoption of IFRS 15 as positive

The new accounting policy will help in appropriately reflecting the companies’ financial performance and increase transparency, a new report says

Saudi high-rise segment seeing significant supply growth – report

Iconic developments like the under construction Kingdom Tower, set to be the world’s tallest building, are leading the trend, Colliers said

Dubai’s Damac Properties Q2 profit surges

The developer reported a net profit of Dhs 1.42bn ($386.6m) for the three months to June 30