We are seeing such growth in  entrepreneurship  right now. Of course, the UAE has always been a place that fosters the perfect conditions for new businesses, but the current global trend is towards younger and younger entrepreneurs.   A decade of Forbes’ magazine’s  ‘30 Under 30’  underlines the growth and effect of this ever-expanding cohort…

There are more than one billion people of determination globally – those whose hearing, visual, cognitive, mobility, speech or neural functions are impaired – making them the largest minority group in the world. Ergo, inclusivity is vital in modern society. I feel the  UAE  is a leading light in the journey towards giving people of…

How do you define ‘uber-luxury’ in property terms? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, trying to discover the elements that make a property a cut above others.   I’ve surveyed global markets – even though there’s a remarkable amount of uber luxury property right here on our doorstep – and compiled a list…

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 seen the pizza and flamingo adventurers enjoying an animated Dubai –  here…

It’s that time of year when it’s a useful exercise to consider where the luxury property buying and investment trends are heading. It’s fascinating to see how certain places fall in and out of favour with investors and buyers; and where in the world remains perennially popular.   In its annual survey, property consultancy  Knight…

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 (those worth more than $1m) is  increasing , with Knight Franks’s annual  wealth report…

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 which – if any – trends have stood the test of time, and what are…

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, I’ve had many business ideas, some viable, and others simply pipe dreams. Quite often,…

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 than pre-pandemic, while more than a third (37%) said they plan to…