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Dubai’s property developer Meraas unveils plans to build new green community: ‘Central Park at City Walk’

Central Park at City Walk

Buildings to be constructed around green park, reminiscent of New York’s famous spot Dubai: A new residential development that will feature buildings built around a park, perhaps reminiscent of New York’s famous spot although on a much smaller scale, will soon rise in Dubai. Aptly named “Central Park,” the 230,000-square-metre project by Meraas will be constructed…

Building boom won’t stop

Building boom won't stop

UAE, Saudi Arabia account for more than 66% of GCC construction activity Construction activity in the UAE and GCC is projected to remain strong, thanks to a heavy pipeline of 27,000 planned projects worth $2.38 trillion (Dh8.734 trillion) across the Gulf region, according to industry analysts and executives. Data by the BNC Projects Journal disclosed…

Dubai property prices may fall up to 10% this year: Report

Dubai property prices may fall

Prices have fallen 25 per cent to 33 per cent in nominal terms since 2014, an S&P report said. Dubai residential property prices will fall another 5-10 per cent this year due to a continued gap between supply and demand, before steadying in 2020, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday. The Dubai government’s finances rely…