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The expert property finders at Tailoredhome.co.uk can help you find your ideal overseas home in some pretty far-flung locations. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is fast becoming the Middle East’s most important commercial and tourist destination.
The UAE comprises seven separate states or emirates – Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. To date, most property buyers investing in the UAE have looked no further than Dubai, as it has the broadest range of property for sale and the most foreigner-friendly real estate laws in the UAE. Other emirates, notably Abu Dhabi, are starting to follow Dubai’s lead but have a way to go to catch up.
Landmark Dubai developments like the Palms and World islands and the Burj Dubai Hotel have frequently made the headlines, but there is a considerable choice of property to suit a wide range of budgets, including high-rise apartments, waterfront marina developments and villas overlooking PGA-standard golf courses.
Early investors in Dubai property have seen the value of their homes increase considerably in the past few years, though prices there are still somewhat cheaper than in the UK. Rental yields have also been very good, in part due to the limited number of completed properties relative to demand from expat workers and tourists.
Population and tourism figures are both rising dramatically year on year and construction of homes, hotels and amenities continues apace. Its geographical position between Europe and the Far East and close to Russia makes the UAE ideally located as a tourist destination and commercial hub, which should appeal to investors in the long term. Whether you’re looking to relocate yourself, or seek an investment property, out team of property finders will scour the market to get a home to your requirements.
Property hotspots
Dubai
The most westernised emirate, and the first to allow foreign freehold ownership of real estate, offers a fantastic array of properties to buyers, from inexpensive apartments to multi-million-pound residences of the most opulent kind. Hundreds of kilometres of coastline have been created, along with new marina areas, golf and leisure facilities and huge commercial districts.
Some of the most popular developments include the man-made islands of The Palms and The World, Dubai Marina and Dubailand, a massive theme park resort aiming to be the Middle East’s answer to Disney Land.
Abu Dhabi
The city state of Abu Dhabi has built its wealth on oil revenues (it owns 10% of the world’s reserves) but has taken its lead from Dubai in opening up real estate ownership to foreigners and embarking on a series of ambitious property and cultural developments. Its population, mostly expatriates, is set to rise from around 930,000 at present to around 1.3 million in 2013.
The property developments being constructed with foreign ownership in mind follow the Dubai formula, with high-rise apartments and waterfront properties predominant. Formula One motor racing comes to Abu Dhabi in 2009 and by 2012 it will be home to two world class museums, the Guggenheim and the Louvre, as the emirate seeks to expand its tourist appeal.
Tourism
Tourism is one of the cornerstones of the UAE’s long-term development strategy, particularly in Dubai. Forecasts of future growth vary widely (as high as 15 million annual visitors in 2010, according to some), but the expansion of Dubai’s international airport and the completion of new hotel and private accommodation will increase the UAE’s tourist capacity greatly. The sheer variety of attractions and events coming to the UAE will appeal to a wide range of potential visitors.
2007 – 5.9 million visitors
Climate
The UAE enjoy a warm climate all year round, with very hot, humid daytime conditions during the summer months. There is less humidity during the winter months, and occasional rain.
The UAE comprises seven separate states or emirates – Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. To date, most property buyers investing in the UAE have looked no further than Dubai, as it has the broadest range of property for sale and the most foreigner-friendly real estate laws in the UAE. Other emirates, notably Abu Dhabi, are starting to follow Dubai’s lead but have a way to go to catch up.
Landmark Dubai developments like the Palms and World islands and the Burj Dubai Hotel have frequently made the headlines, but there is a considerable choice of property to suit a wide range of budgets, including high-rise apartments, waterfront marina developments and villas overlooking PGA-standard golf courses.
Early investors in Dubai property have seen the value of their homes increase considerably in the past few years, though prices there are still somewhat cheaper than in the UK. Rental yields have also been very good, in part due to the limited number of completed properties relative to demand from expat workers and tourists.
Population and tourism figures are both rising dramatically year on year and construction of homes, hotels and amenities continues apace. Its geographical position between Europe and the Far East and close to Russia makes the UAE ideally located as a tourist destination and commercial hub, which should appeal to investors in the long term. Whether you’re looking to relocate yourself, or seek an investment property, out team of property finders will scour the market to get a home to your requirements.
Property hotspots
Dubai
The most westernised emirate, and the first to allow foreign freehold ownership of real estate, offers a fantastic array of properties to buyers, from inexpensive apartments to multi-million-pound residences of the most opulent kind. Hundreds of kilometres of coastline have been created, along with new marina areas, golf and leisure facilities and huge commercial districts.
Some of the most popular developments include the man-made islands of The Palms and The World, Dubai Marina and Dubailand, a massive theme park resort aiming to be the Middle East’s answer to Disney Land.
Abu Dhabi
The city state of Abu Dhabi has built its wealth on oil revenues (it owns 10% of the world’s reserves) but has taken its lead from Dubai in opening up real estate ownership to foreigners and embarking on a series of ambitious property and cultural developments. Its population, mostly expatriates, is set to rise from around 930,000 at present to around 1.3 million in 2013.
The property developments being constructed with foreign ownership in mind follow the Dubai formula, with high-rise apartments and waterfront properties predominant. Formula One motor racing comes to Abu Dhabi in 2009 and by 2012 it will be home to two world class museums, the Guggenheim and the Louvre, as the emirate seeks to expand its tourist appeal.
Tourism
Tourism is one of the cornerstones of the UAE’s long-term development strategy, particularly in Dubai. Forecasts of future growth vary widely (as high as 15 million annual visitors in 2010, according to some), but the expansion of Dubai’s international airport and the completion of new hotel and private accommodation will increase the UAE’s tourist capacity greatly. The sheer variety of attractions and events coming to the UAE will appeal to a wide range of potential visitors.
2007 – 5.9 million visitors
Climate
The UAE enjoy a warm climate all year round, with very hot, humid daytime conditions during the summer months. There is less humidity during the winter months, and occasional rain.
