Infrastructure and Construction

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4 July 2025

Contractor – Dubai

Location: Dubai Project Value: AED 170m+ Reason for study: Financial reporting Scope of Work: Valuation of a variety of construction machinery & equipment. Assets count in excess of 2000 movable machinery and vehicles. Completion Date: 2021

4 July 2025

Gas Company – Sharjah

Case Studies

Published by Cavendish Maxwell

Location: Sharjah Project Value: AED 900m+ Reason for study: Financial reporting Scope of Work: Valuation of a 250km+ gas pipeline network. Additional facilities included a gas receiving and compressor station with SCADA control. Metering and Regulating (M&R) stations across the network and client offload points. Completion Date: 2022

4 July 2025

Water and Power Generation Facility – Fujairah

Case Studies

Published by Cavendish Maxwell

Location: Ras Al Khaimah Project Value:AED 250m+ Reason for study: Loan Security Scope of Work: Valuation of water processing and power generation faclities for a leading utility provider based in Northern Emirates. Portfolio comprise of multiple desalination water processing plants within the region including some of the most sophisticated RO and membrane technologies. Power generation mainly comprised of diesel-generator based […]

4 July 2025

Cement Manufacturer – Fujairah

Case Studies

Published by Cavendish Maxwell

Location: Fujairah Project Value: Value ranging from AED 70m – 900m Reason for study: Loan Security Scope of Work: Valuation of cement manufacturing facilities including some of the largest producers in the GCC region. Individual plant capacity in excess of 1 million tonnes per annum. Valuation analysis was performed using industry specific data points on asset lives, depreciation profiles and […]

25 June 2025

Tokenisation of Real Estate: Past Dreams, Present Achievements and a Measured Outlook for the Future

Opinion

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 25 June 2025

A long history The need for tradeable, liquid real estate assets has long been widely recognised. There have been a range of attempted solutions to the problem. Probably the most well-known attempt was the securitisation market. From tentative origins in medieval Europe, securitised real estate – and especially mortgages – rose to become instrumental in the Global Financial Crisis when […]

4 June 2025

Plant and Machinery Valuation: The Basics

Blog

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 4 June 2025

Accurate valuation of plant and machinery is essential for businesses, impacting financial reporting, investment decisions, and asset management. Given Dubai’s dynamic economy and rapid technological advancements, several factors influence valuation outcomes.

3 June 2025

Dubai Office Market Performance Q1 2025

Reports and Whitepapers

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 3 June 2025

Dubai’s office market maintained strong momentum in Q1 2025, driven by solid economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence. The Dubai International Chamber reported a 39.0% year-on-year increase in new foreign company registrations, including 11 multinational corporations and 42 SMEs. At the same time, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce supported the international expansion of 28 local firms. This dual dynamic further reinforced Dubai’s position as a global business hub.

27 May 2025

Dubai Residential Market Performance Q1 2025

Reports and Whitepapers

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 27 May 2025

The UAE’s GDP is forecasted to grow by 4.7% in 2025, while Dubai is expected to see a 3.3% increase. This sustained economic expansion, supported by population growth and continued investor confidence, reinforces the UAE's and Dubai’s positions as competitive global hubs. In the real estate sector, Dubai’s residential market recorded over 42,000 sales transactions in Q1 2025, reflecting a 10.0% quarterly decline due to a slowdown in new project launches and seasonal factors. However, year-on-year performance remained strong, with transaction volumes rising by 23.1% and total sales value reaching AED 114.4 billion, a 29.6% increase. Apartment sales led the market, while demand for villas and townhouses also grew, reflecting end-users’ preference for larger living spaces.

13 May 2025

Building the Future: The Role of Special Zones in Achieving Oman’s Vision 2040

Opinion

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 13 May 2025

Oman’s Vision 2040 outlines an ambitious national roadmap for modernisation, economic diversification and global competitiveness. At the heart of this transformation are Special Zones – strategic hubs designed to attract foreign investment, boost trade, and stimulate industrial growth.

29 April 2025

Does Stock Market Volatility Impact Real Estate Markets?

Opinion

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 29 April 2025

No one could have failed to notice the impact that the recent economic policies of the current US Administration have had on global stock markets. The sudden raising of US tariffs to levels not seen for a century[1] has had a similar effect to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which increased duties on already high tariff rates. US and global stock markets responded entirely predictably to these recent tariffs in a rapid, negative way

9 April 2025

Dubai Office Market Performance 2024

Reports and Whitepapers

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 9 April 2025

In 2024, Dubai reinforced its position as a global hub for trade and investment through strategic initiatives and progressive policies. The Emirate’s economy demonstrated strong growth, with GDP expanding by 3.1% in

2 April 2025

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Transforming Real Estate and Connectivity

Blog

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 2 April 2025

The Dubai Metro has played a pivotal role in the city’s development since its launch in 2009. The addition of the Blue Line underscores the government’s commitment to seamless public transport solutions, aligning with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. With a goal to have 55% of residents within 800 metres of mass transit stations, the Blue Line will serve as a critical component of this vision, fostering sustainable growth and accessibility.

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