
Why owning a property should still be your first investment...
Some 35 years after buying my first home, and as I am about to retire as a personal finance columnist, it seems like a good time to review my best lifetime investment.
There have been a few great performers during that period in my financial...

RAK Properties' profit jumps threefold on the back of...
RAK Properties reported a more than threefold increase in net profit for the first quarter on the back of higher net operating income and lower finance costs.
Net profit for the three months ending March 31 was Dh12.04 million, up from Dh3.51m...

Aldar Properties reports Dh1.76bn first-quarter revenue...
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's biggest listed developer, reported Dh1.76 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2020, unchanged from the same period a year ago, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
"The company’s strength lies in a...

7 Eye - Opening Tips You Should Know Before Purchasing...
Buying a home or a property is one of the biggest financial purchases you’ll ever make in your life. While the process can be fun and exciting, it’s can also be a nerve-wracking and stressful experience.
This is particularly true for...

Top Five Tips to Help You Know Your Tenant Rights
Becoming a tenant is an exciting endeavor. It's the opportunity to expand your horizons while hunkering down on a place to call your own.
Maybe you're looking to move into a rental home to provide more space for you and the family.
Perhaps...

Abu Dhabi records real estate transactions worth Dh58bn in...
Al Reem Island topped the list of real estate transactions in 2019. Victor Besa / The National
The total value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached Dh58 billion in 2019 as the emirate ramped up efforts to attract...

How Abu Dhabi property rental rates have changed over the...
Own up. Who trawls through the rental listings to see how much their previous property is going for now?
If you are a tenant in Abu Dhabi, the chances are that if you have moved in the past couple of years, your old place is now a lot cheaper than...

Top 7 Things to Do When Traveling to Al Reem Island
Are you traveling to Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi soon? Here are the top 7 activities you can do once you get there and check into your villa.
Looking to take a vacation sometime soon? If so, you might consider visiting Al Reem Island, located off...