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For decades, the emirate’s tourism marketing strategy was focussed on luxury resorts and high-end shopping. But the CEO of Dubai’s tourism promotion body, Issam Kazim, says ‘bling’ is no longer the way to attract 20 million visitors by 2020. The man in charge of marketing Dubai to the world says he is changing tack. The…
1,238 multi-storied buildings under construction Dubai: Construction activities in Dubai seem to have hit a new high with more than 26,000 buildings under construction in the city. According to the buildings department of Dubai Municipality (DM) there are currently 26,653 buildings under construction, including 16,870 developer’s villas, 1,238 multi-storied buildings, 770 general buildings, 737 industrial…
Financial experts give top 5 tips on how to get professional financial advice Dubai: Whether you’re close to retiring or starting a family, it is never too late or too early to think about where to invest your hard-earned money. But how should you go about it? Financial experts in the UAE say the fact-finding…
As home financing expands, new communities emerge as favourites As the Dubai property market continues to mature, first-time homebuyers are increasingly looking to financial institutions, encouraged by high rents and value-for-money properties. According to the report, Bridge over mortgaged waters, by Unitas and Reidin, sales transactions may have slowed but the uptake in mortgages has…
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