Earlier only those people who had entry in foreign corporations or investments funds used to invest in Dubai properties. Now, even the foreigners can easily invest and can take active participation in the capital investment in this ever-growing market of the Dubai properties. Amidst the glasslike towers along the vast sea, Dubai promises increasing returns for its investors.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that the laws of Dubai would be changed and formulated to invite more foreign investors to Dubai and assist in its tremendous growth. With the help of the foreign investors, Dubai has today become the business hub of Asia today.

To felicitate this, Dubai is inviting more and more investors to stake on the skyscrapers of Dubai. This can easily be achieved through the Real Estate Investment Trust laws that permit the buying of property in Dubai. This special kind of law can lead to the best real estate growth the world has ever witnessed.

The REIT’s or the Real Estate Investment Trust enables the foreign investors to bring in their money to invest in buying Dubai properties. The investment made through this law will be planned, and with the use of the capital investment mutual fund one can easily purchase properties in one of the hottest real estate market of Asia, in Dubai.

Real Estate Investment Trust certainly provides enormous growth to the property market and financial wealth throughout the United Arab Emirates and mainly in Dubai. Legal terms and condition and special tax permit local control of the foreign investment.

Without any sales tax or the personal corporate tax, the foreign investment has increased manifold and the skyscrapers have become another name for Dubai. The big hotels, luxury resort and resident communities have played a major role in development of Dubai’s economic condition, along with the residential assets development.

It is the best time for anybody to invest in Dubai properties with all its investor friendly laws and regulation. It is highly possible that after a certain span of time it might became impossible to invest in Dubai properties. The time is ripe now for investment in Dubai before it is too let.

The Dubai property market has been topmost choice as luxury property with the likes of Discovery Gardens, International City and Dubai Sports City. Dubai has an extensive range of apartments on offer that suffice to those looking for property on a budget. Due to building of Jumeriah Village South and Jumeirah Lake Towers; values for money apartments have certainly been in short supply. Although prices have risen sharply in the past few years, but are still cheaper than European prices, and living in Dubai promises year round sunshine and contemporary life style. The Dubai freehold property market offer a wide range of apartment options in a large number of different price brackets. While keeping to your desired budget, one can pick from multiple locations and apartment sizes.

Dubai is a unique amalgamation of people and cultures that has a lot to offer both inhabitants and visitors unlike anywhere else in the world at present. Not only has it offered a vast open property market but also strengthened legal processes surrounding buying and selling of property that is being regulated with ESCROW etc. And with Dubai based developers bring to the market some spectacular and fresh property developments producing a condition where the apartment market continues to boom. They offer many apartments available off plan with low deposits and finance in place with prices starting from Dhs 255,000 to Dhs 500,000 in Dubai.

Those looking for apartment have plenty of development from which to choose. Be it Studio, Duplexes, One to Four bedroom apartments or Penthouses there is a huge assortment at disposal. In case one is looking for value for money there is Nakheel’s International City, Jumeirah Village or Dubai Sports City for more up market apartments. Whereas, there are the Shoreline apartments on both the Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, or possibly an apartment in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Dubai. In compare to global market, property in Dubai is reasonably priced with the only difference of higher returns and thus Real Estate and Property in Dubai continues to surpass all expectations.

Sports City also has its fair share of value for apartments. With the likes of Rufi Towers, Eden Gardens and Oasis Tower buyers can invest in residential property that is most promising location as living in such a development brings the lifestyle perks. Developments such as Al Duaa Gardens, Prodigy 4 and El Matador present best level of comfort expected from Jumeirah Village South without costing fortune. Featuring a large range of property Jumeirah Village South also includes value for money studio apartments.

Other budget price relative apartments offering a similar standard of living are Discover Gardens. This offers studio property in Dubai where can enjoy the world’s largest themed shopping mall with abundant landscaped garden.

Dubai is one of the seven states making up the United Arab Emirates and it is located in the Middle East at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa.

Dubai is a city of striking contrasts; it is an exciting destination both for travelers seeking thrills and adventure and for expatriates seeking a healthy employment climate and a tax free lifestyle.

Those expatriates planning on moving to the UAE or who are seeking the latest job opportunities in Dubai are certainly not alone. The population of Dubai is one of the fastest growing in the world and over the past twenty five years it has quadrupled.

Employment prospects in the city rise annually by an average of 8.3% and the increasing availability of quality jobs has attracted record numbers of expatriates to the region. The appeal of Dubai lies in the fact that it is a liberal and moderate emirate and it has attracted major players from every single significant business sector of note because of the tax free trade zones Dubai is famous for. These industry giants from the media, IT, engineering and financial sectors for example can recruit internationally and many offer their staff a tax free salary with attractive relocation benefits on top meaning they attract the best, most dynamic employees from around the world.

The expatriate population in the entire UAE makes up 91.5% of the working population so you can see how popular a destination Dubai is with international executives from around the world. To work in Dubai it is necessary to obtain an employment visa, if you secure a job offer before you fly out your employer will sponsor your visa for you. Alternatively you can travel to the country on a 30 day temporary visa, seek work and as soon as you secure a job offer you can apply for your employment visa.

In terms of those who holiday in Dubai they are divided into a number of categories – you have shopoholics who come for the tax free prices on luxury goods and jewellery, you have those who want an adventure in and around the ancient and fascinating heart of Dubai, you have families keen to hit the theme parks and adventure centres and those who come for the sporting highlights of Dubai such as the world class golf, polo, diving and desert safaris.

Visitors to the city of Dubai require a visa unless they herald from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman or Saudi Arabia. Those visitors who are staying in one of the amazing and luxurious hotels Dubai is famous for will be provided with a visa by the hotel for the duration of their stay. The process to obtain a visa is very simple, in fact most travel agents or hotels will fill in the necessary paper work for you and you can either apply for a 14 day ‘transit visa’ or a 30 day ‘visit visa’ and then enter the country and be free to enjoy your time exploring this dynamic and breathtaking city of contrasts.

In 2002 Dubai made modifications to its constitution and passed the freehold law that allows for the freehold ownership of real estate in Dubai by any foreigner. And ever since then Dubai has become an international hotspot for property and the demand for real estate has exceeded the supply. Having said that there is doubt that at present Dubai is probably the safest bet for making overseas property investments.

Dubai has always been known for extraordinary architectural developments and breathtaking designs, and one such example of architectural intelligence is world’s only 7-star hotel situated in Dubai. Demand for property in Dubai is so intense that property prices have seen considerable appreciation in the last two or three years.

Why the Real Estate Market in Dubai is Heating up?

You must be wondering what caused this sudden rush for property investments in Dubai. The main reason behind this sudden increase in demand for real estate in Dubai is the fact that property laws in Dubai allow freehold ownership of land by any foreigner. Property owners can sell or rent out the property whenever they want. Ownership of freehold property also entitles the owner to a 3 year renewable residence visa. But this law applies to only a certain designated areas in Dubai. And the other big reason for this surge in real estate market in Dubai is the fact that no taxes are applied on income or property transactions in Dubai.

The other reason that can be seen as the driving force behind the real estate market in Dubai is the presence of a huge number of multinational companies. And these multinational companies have created a lot of jobs in Dubai; therefore the people working with these MNCs are either opting for rented accommodation or buying their own houses. This has considerably increased the demand for both the rented and owned property and which in turn has increased both the property prices and monthly rentals. Also property investment in Dubai is very simple and requires minimal paperwork, and sales agreement is all that you need to buy property in Dubai.

One of the most popular property developments in Dubai is Damac Heights; the 90-storey splendor designed by top designer house ‘Aedas’. Overlooking the Palm Jumeirah, this 8th man-made wonder offers the most exclusive penthouses, duplexes, 3, 2 and 1 bedroom apartments in the world.

Damac Properties are the largest private master developers in the Middle East offering the most exclusive Dubai Real Estate, Dubai Freehold Property and Dubai Investment Property for sale.

Described as “The world’s largest waterfront development in the world’s fastest growing city”, Dubai Waterfront is an extraordinary offering on an inconceivable scale.

– Dubai Waterfront: The Dream

Slated to be larger than Manhattan and offering investors over 250 master-planned communities, Dubai Waterfront comprises of a conglomeration of islands and canals studded with luxury homes and hotels. This unprecedented property development will transform 1.4 billion square feet of barren desert into an international community of an estimated 1.5 million people. It is an ambitious project by all means, and one that will extend the Dubai coastline by an astounding 800kms, which by itself is 12 times the length of the existing Dubai coastline.

The sheer scale of this property development has already earned it a place in history as the largest man-made property development in the world.

Dubai Waterfront is the successful outcome of two years of stringent feasibility studies and meticulous work sessions by a consortium of world-renowned engineers, architects, consultants, planners and urban developers.

– Dubai Waterfront: The Master Plan

The Dubai Waterfront is designed as a series of ten mixed-use zones, each of which is designated for a different purpose ranging from commercial and retail space to schools and residential as well as recreational areas. It will consist of 10 kms of canal, 7.5 miles or 12 kilometers of natural beachfront and a 2 km wide harbor.

This colossal property development will encompass a new city center, anchored by Al Burj, one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers; exclusive luxury hotels and resorts; an underwater hotel, Hydropolis, and a wide Array of shopping centers, cultural arenas and entertainment venues.

Besides the high-end residential and business properties, the development will also offer a wide range of affordable housing options and a variety of accommodation for Dubai’s working community. All of these come complete with a whole range of state-of-the-art amenities and services.

Additionally, the Waterfront project is also committed to setting up 5 square kilometers of coral reef and constructing multiple waterways and roads.

– Dubai Waterfront: Minimizing Ecological impact

Minimizing ecological impact is of prime concern and this can be seen in every detail of the city’s construction, design and operation. Resource efficiency combined with social equity and economic prosperity are the foundation upon which the Waterfront has been designed.

Water and energy conservation goals have been achieved through a nifty integration of utilities in specially designed dedicated utility centers where the various process streams are interconnected and waste is converted into energy, which then powers the city.

– Dubai Waterfront: The Location

Located on the western shores of Dubai, with the commercial hub of Dubai to its east and Abu Dhabi to its west, Waterfront is in close proximity to prime international commercial and industrial hubs, the Jebel Ali Free Zone, World Central airport and Jebel Ali Port. Its strategic location makes it easily accessible for local, regional and international trade purposes.

– Dubai Waterfront: The Future

Right now just a vacant beachfront strewn with cranes, but when it is complete Dubai Waterfront will be a self-contained, self-sufficient community that is larger than Manhattan and capable of housing 700,000 people.

Will it, like other property developments in Dubai, be visible from space? It promises to be. One thing is for sure, the Dubai Waterfront property development is destined to claim a place among the other famous landmarks of the world.

Esta semana estou em Dubai. Estou impressionada com a futura Nova York da República Árabe, é lindo ver como um regente ama seu povo, seu país e suas origens.

Além da abertura para diversas nações (população atual de 1.4 milhões de pessoas, sendo que 80% destas são de estrangeiros), todos empregados, com enormes chances de crescimento profissional e criminalidade zero.

Vê-se no rosto das pessoas a alegria de viver em um lugar onde é respeitada sua origem (não importando de qual país), sua religião, sua liberdade de pensamento e ações (lógico se houver muita ética e profissionalismo) sentindo-se que faz parte de algo que é e será muito… muito maior futuramente, enfim, tendo a certeza de sua participação na construção de algo tão grandioso.

A Família Regente em Dubai

O Governante e Presidente de United States of Emirates (UAE) era Vossa Alteza Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, falecido em 2004.

Passando então a ser o atual governante de Dubai Vossa Alteza Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Moktoum que é também Vice-Presidente e Primeiro Ministro de UAE, o mais empreendedor da família Al Moktown, também conhecido internacionalmente como o mais renomado, carismático e ambicioso líder da atualidade, além de apaixonado por cavalos.

Outro membro da família é o Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktown, proprietário da Emirates Airlines.

A língua oficial é o Árabe, mas percebe-se pela diversidade de nações, que mesmo os árabes conversam entre si em Inglês. Provavelmente em um futuro breve a língua oficial do país torne-se o Inglês.

Para onde formos a Dubai, todos conversam em inglês, fazendo-nos sentir realmente em uma promissora Nova York.

Rapidamente consegue-se estabelecer um excelente business em Dubai, em um único dia consegui efetivar dois excelentes negócios, promissores para Dubai e principalmente para o Brasil.

Dubai necessita de profissionais que falem outras línguas, principalmente o português e Espanhol, devido ao crescimento constante de turistas que lá vão visitar. Por intermédio desta negociação, consegui empregar por lá cinco profissionais brasileiros.

O estilo de vida é elevado, as pessoas vivem bem, comem bem, vestem-se bem e principalmente prospectam grande alavancagem em suas carreiras profissionais através da internacionalização e falta de mão-de-obra especializada (problema atual enfrentado em todos os países do mundo).

Pensei que fosse encontrar muitos brasileiros por aqui, mas encontrei somente um comissário de bordo vindo de Jundiaí – São Paulo.

Dubai possui hoje o maior aeroporto do mundo, é o maior e mais belo aeroporto e shopping já vistos, para se chegar até o portão de embarque levam-se muito tempo caminhando ou se preferir indo pelas imensas esteiras rolantes existentes lá. Há um grande apelo comercial, não há sequer um ser humano que resista a não comprar naquele sofisticado aeroporto-shopping. Passaram por lá em 2007 cerca de 34.4 milhões de passageiros. Hoje o aeroporto tem capacidade para 70 milhões de passageiros por ano, mas o Sheikh Rashid irá aumentar esta capacidade.

Conforme uma agência de turismo de lá, há uma prospecção futura de Dubai receber diariamente 10 milhões de turistas, para isso estão trabalhando dia e noite em novas faraônicas e exóticas construções para atrair este público mundial seleto.

Dubai World Central (DWC) – O Futuro

O DWC, também conhecido como Al Maktoum Internacional, um projeto futuro que requisitará o desenvolvimento de 2050 representantes turísticos, comercial e logístico na história dos United Arab Emirates.

O DWC será uma cidade dentro de outra cidade, composto por:

1. Dubai World Center International Airport (JXB);

2. Dubai Logistics City (DLC);

3. DWC Commercial City com 850 prédios comerciais e 25 maiores hotéis de luxo do ranking mundial;

4. DWC Residential City com ;

5. DWC Aviation City; e

6. DWC Golf City.

Percebe-se claramente que 50% de Dubai ainda está em plena construção (exuberantes edifícios e shoppings jamais visto em outra parte do mundo), sem falarmos dos projetos futuros de inúmeras outras construções inigualáveis.

Um almoço ou jantar no famoso Burj Al Arab (o mais famoso hotel do mundo pela construção ornamentada em ouro), é a experiência mais inesquecível que um ser humano possa imaginar. Um tratamento Vip, com os mais diversos e caros pratos da gastronomia mundial. Faz-nos sentir em Hollywood e como tal verdadeiros atores em sua noite de premiação do Oscar. Desde a chegada em limusines, a recepção e a saída deste cinematográfico hotel é uma vivência única na vida de um ser humano.

Não irei me estender, pois a finalidade deste artigo é informar ao mundo brasileiro de business que venham à Dubai. Até hoje em minhas “andanças” pelo mundo não conheci mercado mais promissor e melhor abertura para estabelecimento de vários nichos de mercado.

Aos jovens brasileiros com pouca expectativa de crescimento em suas carreiras profissionais logo após a formação em universidades brasileiras, eis ai a maior dica que poderei lhes passar (como educadora que sou). Dubai está com todas as portas abertas para o mundo, se você quer crescer, tem espírito empreendedor e possui coragem de “deixar” o convívio familiar brasileiro, chegou a sua hora e não deixe escapar esta oportunidade.

“A vida nos dá poucas oportunidades de abrirmos portas, nós temos que ter coragem para derrubá-las nem que seja “dando” um pontapé em nossas costumeiras: acomodação, culpar nossos governantes pela nossa incapacidade de lutar pelo que queremos, nossos pais e lares muitas vezes aconchegantes e seguros, familiares protetores e pelos empresários que esperamos que um dia nos dê emprego e remuneração condizentes com nossas capacidades”.

Pense nisso!!!!

The latest trend in vacation homes or second homes is the resort condo hotel. According to NAR, investment homes accounted for a quarter of all home purchases in 2004, and vacation home purchases an additional 13 percent. Condo Hotels first started appearing in places like Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. They have increased tremendously in popularity and can now be found in places like Belize and Dubai.

As the owner of a condo hotel unit, you can keep your condo hotel as long as you’d like. Use it as a get-away-from-it-all vacation home if desired, all the while building equity for when you want to sell it. Marketed as a condominium located in a resort hotel, these private residences offer a practical way to own a vacation home, and offset some of the costs when you’re not there.

If you’re seriously considering buying a second home or vacation home consider a condo hotel. Condo-Hotels Statistics show that the market for homes with rental income potential is nearly twice the size of the market for vacation homes that are seldom rented. The typical condo hotel produces higher levels of income than the traditional vacation home (and less headaches), making it all the more appealing to buyers.

Here’s how it works. You purchase a condominium in price ranges from as low as $400,000 to well over $2 million that is located in a resort hotel. After purchasing it, you tell the hotel when you intend to stay in your condo and they reserve those dates for you. When you are not there, your condo goes into a rental program, managed by the hotel, and is rented out as a hotel room.
The beauty of this type of arrangement is that you get a beautiful condominium in a luxury resort, but don’t have to worry about maintenance and upkeep when you’re not there. Another plus is because the hotel is renting out your condo, your vacation home becomes an investment property. Because hotel employees handle marketing and promotion, you don’t have to, and you get the added benefit of having your condo marketed as part of a well-known and respected luxury hotel. Imagine the marketing power behind names such as Ritz-Carlton and Trump! Having your vacation condo promoted under a name like that gives you tremendous exposure.

The condo hotel buyer sees the benefit of owning a vacation property that also has the potential to produce income for them and build equity long term. This is one of the biggest appeals of condo-hotels because the rental income can offset some of the costs of owning a vacation property. With the advantages they offer over time shares, it’s easy to see why so many people looking for a vacation property investment they can also enjoy, when they want to, are now looking at condo-hotels.

These hotels are landscaped and furnished with so much imagination that just touring these hotels can be a vacation activity in itself. There are spas, restaurants, shopping and nightspots.

Another popular option is the fractional property. The original fractional format was started to formalize the sharing of a single family home within a destination resort area like Aspen or Telluride. Traditional fractions now involve condominiums and townhouses as well as single family homes. These fractional properties are usually sold in one-fourth interests, also termed Quarter-shares. Quarter-share owners receive one week of use each month for a total of 13 weeks per year. Variations of the Traditional Fractional include: Fifth-shares with a total of 10 weeks per year and an assignment of use every fifth week, and; Sixth-shares with 8 weeks of use per year and allocation of time every sixth week.
Within each traditional fractional format, the weeks are assigned through a rotational calendar to distribute the most desirable times of the seasons in a fair and equitable manner. The owner may either use or give away their weeks, or they can place their unused time in a rental program and split the revenue with the property manager after costs. Quality of the residence and furnishings is in the 3 to 4-star ranges. Service levels are at the 3-star level, if they are included in the program offering.

Either type of property is an excellent choice for a vacation home. So, when looking into buying a second home, check out these types of property as an option.

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If there’s one thing that the rich and the famous have in common (other than money!), it’s travel. To be successful in business, you have to ensure your company has global status; and equally, to succeed as a celebrity you have to be known the world-over – which means a lot of travelling!



What’s also important to the rich and famous is a setting where they can continue their luxurious lifestyles, remain plugged into their business and celebrity networks, and yet still have the chance to rest and relax. For this reason, chains specialising in luxury hotels have been around since the early 20th century. But with business, celebrity, and travel bigger than ever, the competition between these hotel chains is getting fiercer! So, within this ever-expanding market: Who is the ‘Most luxurious’?



Luxury hotel chain the Four Seasons has won worldwide recognition, and a strong position in the luxury hospitality market, receiving more AAA five-diamond awards than any other hotel chain. Perhaps what best sets Four Season apart is the variety of their vacation experiences. Whether you’re a family looking for cultural exploration and exotic adventure, business partners looking to round off that perfect deal with a round of golf, or a couple looking for a romantic tropical resort, Four Seasons has them all. If you’re looking for a mix of the above, they even offer grand tours that combine several top destinations!



The Ritz-Carlton Company is a chain with a long history of supplying the most luxurious hotel experiences to the most luxurious stars. In the past, a very selective admission process gave the Ritz-Carlton, Boston – the original Ritz-Carlton – a reputation for privacy, discretion and for going above and beyond duty to cater for the whims of their guests, including decorating Joan Crawford’s room with her favourite sweets, and changing the colour of Winston Churchill’s wallpaper to his favoured red!



Offering a blend of Asian cultural luxuries, the giants of the Asian luxury hotel market are Oriental Mandarin. This is most apparent in Oriental Mandarin’s dedication to the ‘spa experience’, their belief that the perfect spa leads to a perfectly rested and relaxed mind, body and spirit. Mandarin Oriental also combine this pinnacle of Oriental heritage with the most modern technological advances, allowing guests to remain (literally!) plugged into their social and business networks, wherever in the world they may be.



However, when one thinks of the most luxurious place on earth, one can hardly think of anywhere other than Dubai. And, despite their varying positive attributes, this is where the above chains must bow down – for in Dubai, Jumeirah is king!



Despite having limited holdings outside of the Middle East (Jumeirah are still growing – and quickly too!), Jumeirah have turned Dubai’s luxury holiday and luxury hotel industry into their own personal paradise, home to the multi-award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the Bab Al Sham Desert Resort & Spa, the Wild Wadi water park, and the world renowned Burj Al Arab – repeatedly recognised as the ‘world’s most luxurious hotel’.

As is becoming more well known, the UAE is increasingly becoming considered one of the top destination spot for tourists, holiday makers, business men (and women), entertainers and artisans of all walks of life, all of which drawn to Dubai and its wealth of opportunities on offer.

Amidst this positive economic climate, the government has let it be known that they have ambitions for the city, Abu Dhabi. Evidence of this was the unveiling of a report which contains the details of the ‘master plan’ which will see the emirate’s population soar to around 3m people over the next 22 years.

Aptly termed the ‘Plan Abu Dhabi 2030: Urban Structure Framework’, the aim is for the plan to guide development in the emirate over the next two decades.

The report goes on to say that “The plan sets out building heights, transport infrastructure and land use and features guidance for large areas of traditional housing. The newly formed Urban Planning Council will oversee implementation of the plan.”

This plan for economical and financial growth will only be benefited further by the fact that Abu Dhabi Island is to be converted into a financial district. Development is in place for Suwa Island, off Abu Dhabi’s coast, to be developed into a business zone that will eventually become home to the region’s stock exchange.

It is suggested by property portal Amberlamb that “Mubadala Development Co, which manages over $10bn in assets, will fund the construction of the offshore island, which will be developed by John Buck International, a joint venture Mubadala which was formed earlier this year with Chicago-based property firm The John Buck Co.”

Upon addressing this fact at a recent conference, the chief financial officer of Mubadala, Carlos Obeid, said: “It is a multi-billion dirham development and construction has already started. The island will be home to the new headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The 570,000sqm development will include commercial and residential buildings as well as a hotel and retail space.” He added that “There is tremendous demand for commercial real estate in Abu Dhabi fuelled by the growth of the economy.”

Not only does Dubai offer the guarantee a standard of quality in service and build unrivalled in most emerging economies, but keeping in tune with the reputation Dubai has created as a contemporary country, the recent eco-friendly awareness to be found in real estate has meant that Dubai also finds itself going ‘green’.

A new $55bn (£28bn) eco town is to be constructed in the centre of Dubai. This new scheme, the ‘Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Gardens’, was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Prime Minister.

He went on to explain how “here we will use a two-stage strategy where the infrastructure will be funded by the company, later on we will engage other developers and market investors for another source of funding”.

This innovative eco-resort will be situated between Al Khail Road and Emirates Road on a plot measuring over 850m sqft. It is planned that approximately 70% of the development will be devoted to greenery and wide-open spaces, while 10% of the land is be allocated to waterways. The general consensus received from international property experts is that the eco-friendly resort proposed is welcomed; as in the words of Paul Greaves, Dubai property manager for sandcastles-property.com said: “The concept looks original and forward thinking and we are delighted to add the Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Gardens to our expanding database of properties in Dubai and from across the United Arab Emirates.”

Local property analysts in Dubai are also reacting positively towards the proposed government eco-development. This is evident by the comments made by Hashim Al-Dabal, the chairman of Dubai Properties: “The new green development in Dubai will be divided into four differently themed areas, wisdom, nature, humanity and commerce; with all four having an iconic building as its centre piece as well as commercial, educational and residential property for sale.

One more contributing factor worth mentioning, adding to the positive illumination of investing in Dubai is the fact that Dubai, in particular, Abu Dhabi, is now even more readily accessible.

The recent announcement by two international airlines of a new service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi undoubtedly increases the emirates’ attractiveness as an international destination for businesspeople, holiday travellers and international real estate investors.

As was reported by Amberlamb, “Germany’s Lufthansa Airlines, which already flies to Dubai daily from Frankfurt, announced new service from Munich. Additionally, Indian carrier Jet Airways announced flights to Abu Dhabi from Mumbai and Delhi, and is in negotiations to fly directly to Dubai.” The second airline reported is “Jet Airways will launch two direct daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and Delhi on April 23, and is waiting for the negotiations to conclude for launching routes from Dubai as well.” (www.amberlamb.com)

Dubai’s booming real estate industry and expected population growth means huge expected demands on its infrastructure. Of which Dubai is capable of achieving in no uncertain terms – The evidence is proof.

Safety while on vacation or business is a concern for travelers, especially those on Middle East Travel. There are some steps you can take to ensure your well-being the next time you stay at Middle East hotels.

You will need to keep your money safe while traveling. You might want to wear a money belt to hide your funds from unscrupulous eyes. It is a good idea to leave your valuable jewelry at home as well. In general, you will want to spread your money, credit cards, and/or traveler’s checks into different locations. Some might go into a safety deposit box at their Dubai Hotels, while some you might carry with you. That way, if your wallet is lost or stolen, you will still have some financial resources to fall back on. Along the same lines, it is wise to have photocopies of important information, such your plane tickets, passport, medical letters and prescriptions in a safe place other than your luggage or on your person, so if they get lost you will still have the information you need to get them replaced.

Luggage can be kept safe with luggage locks and wire mesh packs for suitcases. The luggage locks must be TSA approved for travel within the United States, because going through check points at American airports will require a luggage check, and unapproved locks will be cut off your luggage. With the packs, you can place your suitcase inside, lock it and then attach it to your bed or other immovable object in Dubai hotels, for example, so that no one can access the luggage without the key.

Travel warnings are available from the foreign affairs department in your local city. You can check with them to make sure that it is safe to travel in the area you wish to visit. You will also want to make sure you are covered for health emergencies by purchasing travel insurance before your leave home.

It is best to study the local customs for the particular city you want to engage in Middle East Travel. There are strict rules of conduct during Saudi Arabia Travel, for example, and straying from them can result in dire consequences. Also, it bears remembering that not all countries allow citizens or visitors free speech, so you might need to assume that you are under surveillance at all times you are traveling. Also, check local medication rules for the country in which you will travel. Some medicines that people in the United States can be given with a prescription are considered illegal in some Middle Eastern countries, and not knowing this may result in jail sentences. A little education before you leave home will help you travel safely and well, during your Dubai Travel.