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The Role of Highest and Best Use Analysis in Dubai to Maximise Land Value

Dubai’s real estate market is essential to its global appeal, driven by innovative developments and forward-thinking urban planning. One critical component of real estate valuation in this market is the concept of highest and best use (HBU). This analytical approach is not only fundamental to appraisals but also a tool for unlocking the full potential of properties in a rapidly […]

Dubai’s Residential Market Performance – Autumn 2024

Dubai’s Residential Market Performance Dubai’s residential real estate market continued to see a remarkable surge in activity throughout the first nine months of 2024. Both transaction volume and value have reached new highs, surpassing previous records. This unprecedented growth can be attributed to several factors, including increased investor confidence, economic stability, and a favourable regulatory environment. In this report, we […]

A Short Guide to RICS Valuations in Dubai’s Property Sector

Dubai’s property sector thrives on ambition, innovation, and rapid growth. Amidst this dynamic environment, accurate and reliable property valuations are critical for informed decision-making by stakeholders. From multinational investors to local developers, stakeholders demand valuations that are objective, consistent, and transparent. This is where RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) valuations in Dubai stand out. With a global reputation built […]

The Secret to Dubai’s Luxury Hotels – What Makes Them Unique?

Dubai’s luxury hotel sector is synonymous with opulence, innovation, and world-class service, positioning the city as a global leader in the hospitality industry. Iconic landmarks such as the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis, The Palm, along with a host of newer entries like the Bulgari Resort and Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, exemplify how Dubai has redefined luxury. But what […]

How to Conduct a Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis for Real Estate Projects

In Dubai’s real estate market, conducting a market and financial feasibility analysis is essential to assess the viability and profitability of proposed projects. This analysis is a key tool for stakeholders, including developers, investors, and lenders, ensuring informed decisions that mitigate risks and maximise returns. By combining market research with financial modeling, this process offers a comprehensive evaluation of the […]

Benchmarking Key Indicators for Saudi Giga-projects: Challenges, Methodologies and Solutions

Saudi Arabia has embarked upon a massive development programme as part of its Vision 2030 plan. This programme includes 14 large-scale and ambitious developments, which it is calling ‘giga-projects’. The most well-known of these is NEOM, but other projects include ROSHN, the Red Sea Project and Jeddah Central.

Branded Residences: Four Key Considerations

The significance of brands and branding for the consumer goods industry is beyond the slightest doubt. The combination of generational effects and online marketing has served to reinforce their importance during the last two decades. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the Gulf, where branded luxury goods, in particular, have formed a larger percentage of consumer spending than anywhere else.

Valuation of Real Estate Assets – Land Plus Depreciated Replacement cost

On occasions when there is no comparable evidence available or an asset is one that would not normally trade in the open market, valuers have to assess the market value of the land and then add it to the

Owners’ Associations in the Gulf – A Key to Value Creation

The need for Owners’ Associations The issue of multiple ownership in a single asset has been around for a long time. One of the most successful solutions has been share ownership in a company, which works well for manufacturing, service, and many other types of enterprise. Real estate has also seen a similar kind of solution: joint ownership, where a […]

Dubai’s Office Market Performance – Autumn 2024

Quality of office real estate driving occupancy In the third quarter of 2024, strong demand and heightened leasing activity drove rents higher in Dubai’s office market. City-wide office rents increased by 21% compared to the previous year. Notably, average Grade A rents in DIFC experienced a 20% annual increase, reaching AED 317 per sqft per annum. In nearby Downtown Dubai, […]

What are The Prospects for Saudi Tourism?

The evidence to date The need to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil has never been in doubt. Saudi Vision 2030 envisaged tourism playing a central role in that process. The plan originally set what was regarded as an ambitious target of 100m domestic and international tourists by 2030, but immediate success resulted in this being revised upwards to […]

Is the System of Hotel Rating Still Fit for Purpose?

The evolution of a system  Hotel ratings were originally introduced to enable potential guests to understand the overall quality of places where they might choose to stay and the range of facilities available. Later, they acquired significance as valuation tools for hotel brands, as well as for the properties themselves. Studies have analysed the individual willingness to pay across ratings[1] […]

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