Watch: Global Capital to Drive Demand Shifts in the UAE (image)

Watch: Global Capital to Drive Demand Shifts in the UAE

The UAE has set a target of AED240 Billion (US$65 bn) in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2031, and it’s set to reshape the real estate market.

Watch the video to hear our Head of Professional Services, P.P Varghese, analyze the impact: from demand for high-spec offices and industrial hubs to shifting residential patterns and new opportunities across the emirates.

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P.P. Varghese

Head of Strategic Consulting
Head Office, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, UAE

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