Abu Dhabi – As part of the emirate’s efforts in boosting transparency and further property investments, a new batch of 14 mediators have remotely taken an oath before Abu Dhabi Judicial Department under-secretary Yousef Saeed Al Ebri and Department of Municipalities and Transport under-secretary Abdullah Al Sahi.

The oathtaking was made in reference to the second batch of qualified Abu Dhabi real estate conciliators approved by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed who are all certified and have passed the basic training program … Read more ›

Abu Dhabi residential communities have seen an increase in sales prices following higher demand in key areas as the country recovers from the repercussions of the recent pandemic.

According to Propertyfinder, the average sales listing price for an apartment in the emirate jumped from AED 1.15M as recorded in January to AED 1.3M in July, while villa / townhouse sales listing price went from AED 4.1M in January to AED 4.57M in July.

“In Abu Dhabi there is an undersupply of villas, … Read more ›

In 2020, a number of measures to support the nation were implemented by the Abu Dhabi government in order to stimulate and raise the declining real estate market.

These initiatives had helped retain public confidence in the sector and had led to further demand, boosting interest.

About 1,700 apartments and 50 villas were recorded by Asteco to have been delivered in the first quarter of 2021, with 11,600 additional residential stocks (11,000 apartments and 600 villas) expected to enter the fast-paced market … Read more ›

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has the UAE and the rest of the world in a downward economic spiral.

Educational institutions have shut down, the workforce was mainly made to work from home, the ports and borders were momentarily closed, and a number of people have lost their jobs.

With the whole world drawing a blank on how to face such a global crisis, the UAE government was quick to act and combat this drawback: PCR tests were readily … Read more ›

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading developer, has announced the launch of the second phase of its Al Gurm development project, an exclusive and self-sustaining waterfront community situated on the South-West side of the capital’s mainland. The beach facing land plots which form archipelago-style islands are exclusive for purchase by UAE nationals.

A total of 71 new plots ranging from 900 to 4,400 sqm are spread over the distinct areas: The Beach, The Canal … Read more ›

There is no doubt that the UAE is home to some spectacular properties. From penthouse apartments to plush villas with sprawling gardens and incredible pools, it’s a real estate haven.

Each week, The National showcases some of the finest homes on offer in its Property of the Week. Here, we take a look at a podium villa at Al Zeina in the Al Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi.

The key details

This corner property is located in a central position within the popular Al … Read more ›