Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors, bought his first share at the tender age of 11. He has since amassed massive wealth and grown into a larger-than-life figure. His investment mantra (1) is to buy, hold and not watch the markets too closely. In all his years of being in ...

It’s not uncommon for entertainment to depict an emerging trend before it becomes mainstream in society. Philosophical musings aside, about whether art imitates life or vice versa, American television shows like ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Friends’ seem to have anticipated a rise in singles associatin...

Kirsten Dirksen is a Youtuber specializing in simple, self-sufficient and small houses. Having garnered almost a million subscribers since 2006, Dirksen’s channel(1) often churns out videos on striking modern architecture keeping sustainability at the forefront. A recurring motif in her channe...

The UAE administration initiated some out of the box measures in 2018, which are expected to result in a significant stimulus of the Dubai and UAE real estate sector. A slew of legislative changes and new visa rules are being seen as likely to initiate entirely new asset and investor classes. In par...

2018 was a year of several significant initiatives designed to invigorate the Dubai and UAE real estate sector. Legislative changes, new visa rules, the launch of several new prestigious developments and the approaching Expo 2020 event, were all catalysing influences. The announcements of a ten-year...

In recent months, the UAE real estate market has been on a steady upswing in sentiment and projections. As the epicentre of regional growth in the sector, the city of Dubai is at the core of this optimism. Several regulatory, macroeconomic and demographic factors have contributed to the resurgence. ...

A historically unprecedented expansion in urban development looks set to transform the real estate industry globally. While considerable urban renewal has already been underway in several global markets for some years now, the projected numbers for the year 2020 and beyond represent an even greater ...

Dubai stands out, among urban centres globally, as acting to implement a particularly future-ready vision. The city is in the midst of a concerted drive to develop technology-led capabilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure. For some decades now, it has also earned a well-deserved reputation for...