Thursday, February 12, 2009

Welcome to Better Homes


Better Homes has been leading the Dubai real estate revolution for over 20 years in the emirates and given the young history of the country, this really means that we’ve been around longer than most buildings in Dubai. With over 15 branches throughout the emirates catering to property in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and a team of over 700 professionals, it’s no wonder we’re the region’s premier real estate company with the largest selection of Dubai property. So, whether you want to buy, sell, or rent a property in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, we’ll be happy to assist you. Our comprehensive range of Dubai investment property services and Dubai property for sale listings that cover all types of residential and commercial real estate including villas, apartments, short-term rental properties, and office spaces combined with our fun and friendly attitude mean that real estate just isn’t as boring and complex as it used to be. After all, we know property – he’s a great guy!

The A to Z of buying property in Abu Dhabi


Abu Dhabi will have a predicted housing shortage of about 20,000 units by the end of the year. So while rental prices have gone up an average 49% over the past year, leading many to consider buying, choices are limited. This undersupply is also forcing up property prices rapidly, and they are expected to continue accelerating. The Buying Property in Abu Dhabi report looks at what you need to know to purchase a place in the UAE capital, from property hotspots, through rules, regulations and red tape to the results of your experiences in the second of our annual real estate surveys on the emirate

Dubai Silicon Oasis


Dubai Silicon Oasis : DSO is a 7.2 sq km master–planned community, strategically located on Dubai’s Emirates Road and within easy access of Dubai International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and Dubai’s central business district.It is the only Free zone in Dubai designed as an integrated community, Comprising state of the art office towers, R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments and villas, hotels, healthcare and an extensive range of lifestyle facilities.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Villas Dubai


Embellished by landscaped areas, manicured gardens & lovely views, luxury villas/homes are miniature paradises catering to residents' manifold fantasies like infinity pools, serene green spaces, modular kitchens & glamorous bathrooms. The villa, in modern times is not a mere residential type; it is the ultimate haven where you shed the rigors of a busy day; it is a real estate goldmine with innumerable possibilities.In Dubai, villas & themed communities are hugely popular living concepts that have stoked buyer interest in a really big way. In fact, the early freehold projects in Dubai, when its property market was opened to foreign nationals were premium villa clusters like Emirates Hills, The Meadows & The Springs. The villas at these developments are popular owing to:

Damac unveils XL Tower at Business Bay


Damac Properties has announced the launch of 'XL Tower', a modern, elegant commercial tower, located at Dubai's Business Bay.The tower, which has reached Podium level 3, has been in records for utilizing maximum concrete pour ever, in the company's history, when about 5,500 cubic meters of concrete was poured in less than 25 hours.Covering 153,000 square feet of space and with 8,700 square feet of retail space at the ground level, including shopping arcade, and covered walkway and parking for staff and customers, the modern, the XL Tower is an apt business location.The XL Tower is equipped with all modern amenities such as hi-speed internet, 24-hour security cameras, swipe access, parking on 7 levels and 3 basements, swimming pool, gymnasium, aerobics room, outdoor jogging track, cafeteria, and health club.Speaking about the progress of the tower, CEO of Damac Properties, Peter Riddoch said that being an emerging and most sought-after district for freehold residential and commercial properties, all the 13 properties by Damac at Business Bay, have received commendable response.He revealed that CSHK Dubai Contracting (LLC), a group member of China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited have been appointed as contractors for XL Tower.So far, about 120 nationalities have purchased properties from Damac Properties, and the property developer has provided good support services. The company offers solutions through its vast regional network with offices location in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, UK and Lebanon.

2 bedroom apartment in Palm Jumeirah


Key FactsPrice: AED 4,190,234Property No: 12985Location: Palm JumeirahSize: 2029 sq feetDeveloper: Palm Jumeirah LLCFloor No: 3Completion date: 2nd Quarter 2009Marina Residences is a residential complex located at the heart of The Palm Jumeirah, offering panoramic marina and island views spanning the Persian Gulf and Dubai coastline. The development is composed of six residential towers at the tip of The Trunk that rest on landscaped podiums faced with marinas and access to a private promenade. Sales are by appointment only and will take place on a first-come-first-served basis at the Nakheel Sales Centre from 9am onwards on Sunday, March 11. At the doorstep of each tower is Anchor Marina, one of Dubai's largest marinas with berths for more than 700 vessels and world-class facilities. Anchor Marina will be operated by Island Global Yachting (IGY), a leading marina company who has designed, developed and operated marina projects in North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Residents of The Palm Jumeirah will have first refusal to long-lease a private marina berth in front of their homes giving exclusive and prime access to the marina. The six towers are each 15 storeys high and rise to form a 'v' shape, maximizing the sea view outwards, while the architecture echoes that of the region with arabesque forms and colouring. The six towers hold 940 apartments and penthouses; a further 40 townhouses rest on a marina fronted private promenade

Jumeirah Lake Towers, Commercial Property


Jumeirah Bay is a cluster of three freehold towers being built at the the Jumeirah Lake Towers, which is opposite to the Dubai Marina and next to the Emirates Golf Club.Situated in Jumeriah Lake Towers, X3 Tower Jumeriah Bay features state of the art facilities and amenities for property owners and occupiers. With Commercial Office space in huge demand in Dubai (projected 10,000,000 population by 2010) the smart investor shall recognise the opportunities abound.The X3 tower is ideally situated with easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road, 5 minutes to Dubai Marina, Media and Internet Cities and Golf Courses and shopping.Features & Amenities 6 large high speed lifts, controlled building, facility for attached washroom and pantry in every office. The full floor is available, 7026 sq ft approx to accomodate 06 offices. Fabulous views from the 37th floor. Set on the Jumeriah lake, with all amenities for commercial, residential and retail, on monorail route.