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What can be done to boost Dubai’s supply of luxury homes?

Demand for luxury homes in Dubai continues to skyrocket, thanks in no small part to our emirate’s sustained economic growth, investor-friendly regulatory framework, and well-deserved reputation as an international safe haven. Buyers are not only investing in high-end property, but

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Top tips to maximise the resale value of your luxury property

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ll probably be aware that Dubai’s premium property market represents an immensely attractive prospect for high-net-worth homebuyers and investors right now. Our Emirate’s luxury segment saw a 20%

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My rundown of Dubai’s most exclusive neighbourhoods

Dubai is home to one of the world’s most sought-after luxury real estate markets, having established a global reputation for amenities, lifestyle and opulence. Whether buyers want views of dynamic cityscapes, sprawling dunes or the majestic Arabian Gulf, our Emirate

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What are AHS Properties’ priorities for 2024?

AHS Properties enjoyed its best year to date in 2023. Our talented team achieved a series of important development milestones and recorded impressive sales results throughout the course of last year. Together, we succeeded in turning challenges into opportunities and

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The top five things I’ve learnt about luxury real estate

My uber-luxury property venture, AHS Properties, has gone from strength to strength, and I’m thrilled that our portfolio has grown despite the seeming global economic issues caused by the pandemic. Established in early 2021, AHS Properties’ portfolio now has a

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How to stand out from the crowd in tourism marketing

As the world moves back to being able to take holidays and travel again, global competition to win back tourism dollars has perhaps never been so heightened.  And I’ve been thrilled by the UAE’s efforts to attract people back. You may have

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The outlook for Uber luxury real estate in 2023

While there’s a global air of doom and gloom regarding the economy, looming recession and geopolitical turmoil, I believe the outlook for uber luxury real estate remains positive in 2023.  Statistics reveal that the number of High Net Worth Individuals

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What are uber-luxury real estate buyers looking for
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What are uber-luxury real estate buyers looking for?

I’ve spent my life in and around the UAE’s real estate sector, both due to my family’s involvement in DAMAC Properties and, more recently, my uber-luxury venture, AHS Properties. I’ve witnessed numerous changes within the prime and super-prime sectors, but

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Top tips to turn your passion into your business
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Top tips to turn your passion into your business

I’ve been extremely lucky to have gained enormous business acumen from my father, Hussain Sajwani, Founder of DAMAC Properties, and most grateful for education. But I still treat each and every day as a learning experience.  Like many of us,

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Will we ever return to bricks and mortar?

A big US e-commerce solution provider, Channel Advisor Corporation, recently released the results of a major survey into US consumer spending habits, which revealed some interesting trends.  More than half of those surveyed (52%) predicted they will shop online in future more

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Start-ups get dream opportunity thanks to Scale2Dubai

Like many of us, I’ve been wondering what will happen to the beautiful, inspiring Expo 2020 Dubai site when the event sadly closes its doors next March.  Well, perhaps unsurprisingly, the enormous (4.38 square kilometre) site is set to be transformed with

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Why is plant-based food becoming so popular?

Food is at the heart of every culture, and a lot of our celebrations revolve around sharing food with family and friends. But access to information means we are learning more about the food we eat, where it comes from,

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How HNWIs are shaping GCC luxury markets

We’ve all been reading lately about the rising number of High-Net-Worth Individuals moving to and investing in the region, but I’ve been considering how this notable influx is actually shaping the GCC’s luxury markets.  But firstly, it’s useful to look

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Dubai looks set for solid economic growth

No one could have predicted what the long-term effects of the pandemic were, but as we move further away from the height of the virus’ hold, I’m keen to know how Dubai’s economy will fare.  The analysis and economic indicators

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What does luxury mean to you?

We are seeing a surge of interest in luxury homes in Dubai – which has long been a global capital of uber-luxury – and even though true luxury is characterised by scarcity, we can all take steps to create a

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How to Cater to Digital Nomads
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How to cater to digital nomads

Expo 2020 got me thinking about the enormous number of people who will shift their workplace to Dubai for at least six months. Such an influx of global talent is exciting, interesting and will do wonders for the economy, too!  The

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Why invest in luxury real estate?
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Why invest in luxury real estate?

We all know that luxury real estate is described as such because it is scarce. Luxury properties command a higher price, but let’s not forget that an investment in a property that many others covet will always generally result in

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Growing Food in the Desert
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Growing food in the desert

The theme of Expo 2020 is ‘Connecting Minds and Creating the Future’ through sustainability, mobility and opportunity, so my thoughts recently turned to sustainability – and that led me to consider food production in the UAE.  We live in a nation richly

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COVID-19, what can we do to help our immune systems?
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COVID-19, what can we do to help our immune systems?

The number of people suffering from ‘flu and other diseases is down, as a result of global mask wearing, hand sanitising and increased awareness of the spread of airborne viruses.  This fact has been attributed to the pandemic, mask wearing

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Why are we seeing more UAE homegrown business?

The UAE has a long history of trading, primarily because of its desirable geographical position between Europe and the Far East. The region became an attractive place for global merchants to meet and trade, with Indian and Chinese merchants meeting

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Time to get serious about sustainability in travel
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Time to get serious about Sustainability in Travel

As we pivot back towards more travel – both for business and leisure – one thing that’s caught my eye in the travel sector is (loud) moves towards more sustainability practices.  If companies are leading the charge to some extent – with Virgin, Google, and IATA announcing major

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