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High levels of demand in the Dubai property market have meant that property prices have increased at an alarming rate.  Despite initial prices being very low, these jumps have made it difficult for first-time buyers to get onto the market, but fortunately there are a great deal of studio apartments available to suit every taste and budget.  Although owning a studio is not the perfect option for families, it can be a good choice for overseas investors as a holiday property and for local residents as a rental option.

Studio apartments are widely available in most Dubai property developments, including the most popular projects on the market.  All studio apartments come with the same great amenities as the other apartments within a development,…

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Not content with being the regional commercial hub in the Middle East, Dubai is now focused on also securing its mantle as the main tourist destination in the area as well. Dubai is already becoming one the must go places for many tourists around the globe, and with all that’s coming up here, this trend among holiday makers looks set only to continue. Dubai with its year round sunshine, beaches, world class hotels and extensive shopping and dinning options has turned into a tourist hot spot almost overnight. So much has been achieved here in so little time; it's almost hard to believe most people had not heard of Dubai 10 years ago. Dubai now attracts people to the Emirate year round.…

With so many Dubai property developments stealing the spotlight from other freehold projects in the UAE, one of the newer and most up and coming regions for buying freehold property is Ajman.  While prices in Dubai have risen at an incredible rate over the past 2 years, the property prices for Ajman freehold properties are much, much lower. 

Ajman property is now a serious competitor for Dubai property, with this small Emirate of the UAE occupying a large amount of coastline and easy access to the popular Emirates of Sharjah and Dubai, which are only 15 minutes and 30 minutes drive away respectively.  Property investors that are looking for a great quality property to own, while not spending the earth, should definitely consider buying a home in…

Whether it’s a freehold apartment or villa you are after, Dubai has plenty of options from which buyers can select their ideal home or investment property. So if you are looking for a home from which to start a new life, or just want to enjoy the potential investment opportunities of a buy to let property in Dubai, you will be spoilt for choice. However whereas with villas things are slightly more straight forward with regards to options and locations on offer, with apartments things can become a little more confusing given the huge range of freehold real estate on offer. Many buyers who don’t know exactly what they want might feel a touch overwhelmed by it all, after all, very few places around the globe can offer such a diverse selection of apartments…

As the U.AE. property scene continues to grow at a phenomenal pace so do the Emirates which launch the freehold status/ownership and the latest to do so is Ajman a smaller city located to the North of Dubai.   First a little about the City of Ajman itself:   As one of the seven Emirates which makes up the U.A.E. having an area of around 270 square kilometres which makes it by far the smallest Emirate in the U.A.E. but don't let that put you off as many years ago Dubai property was not so big and look at it now! It borders Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain and is located along the coastal line of the Persian Gulf approx 96% of its population actually live in the city of Ajman itself with a population of around 37,000 so the prospect as finally being… Read Full Post

Now here`s a hot topic of local conversation these days with the Dubai rental market only showing signs of increasing on its already considerable prices, the opportunity for home owners to cash in on their freehold property begins to look ever more appealing. Buy to let Dubai properties are gaining in popularity, and when you see the financial rewards on offer should you choose to go down this route, it will come as little surprise.

A large portion of Dubai's workforce is in contract flux, and therefore unable to commit to purchasing a home, instead relying on renting apartments and villas. It is this demand that had pushed rental prices in the Emirate through the roof, to the degree that for some, rental outgoings account for over 50% of their earnings.…

The Dubai freehold property market has now got to the stage where it can offer a wide range of apartment options, in a large number of different price brackets. It is now possible to select from multiple locations and apartment sizes whilst keeping to your desired budget. The Dubai property market has always been about high end luxury property, but with the likes of International City, Discovery Gardens and Dubai Sports City, Dubai has a wide range of studio apartments now on offer, which cater to those looking for property but on a budget. Value for money studio apartments have certainly been in short supply until recently and the building of Jumeriah Village South and Jumeirah Lake Towers will also go someway to addressing this shortage.

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Featuring many attractive residences, Jumeirah Lake Towers has proven to be one of the most popular mixed commercial and residential developments in Dubai. With a number of eye-catching buildings, all set around man made lakes and abundant landscaped gardens, the freehold development will cover over 2.4 million square feet, and will add some needed office space to Dubai's commercial property market. In total there will be 79 towers situated here, offering great views out over the rest of the development and the surrounding areas.

Located in the ever hip area of Jumeirah and new Dubai, The Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and a host of 5 star beach front hotels are never far away, and a multitude of retail options await in the surrounding shopping malls. And…