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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.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-09

Thought Leadership • UAE

The Experiential Economy: A Middle Eastern Perspective

The experiential economy is redefining urban development across the Middle East.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07

Thought Leadership • UAE

What US Trade Policy Could Mean for UAE Retail

The ripple effects of US tariff policy are creating unexpected dynamics in UAE retail real estate.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07

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Sustainable Industrial Real Estate: A New Value Benchmark for Dubai

Sustainability, once a peripheral consideration in industrial development, is becoming a central determinant of long-term value.

Robert Thomas • 2025-04-29

Thought Leadership • UAE

What Trump’s Tariff Revival Could Mean for Real Estate in the UAE

Tariff policy may be decided in Washington, but its effects are felt globally and for commercial real estate in the Middle East, the implications could be significant.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-04-21

Thought Leadership • UAE

Beyond Global Chains: How Local F&B Brands Are Reshaping Dubai’s Retail Market

Dubai’s F&B landscape is shifting. Where international chains once dominated, local, home-grown concepts are increasingly leading consumer preference and redefining retail destinations.

Warren Krawchuk • 2025-04-15

Thought Leadership • UAE

The Power of Clustering in Driving Success

In Dubai’s urban development landscape, the strategy of clustering - concentrating interconnected businesses within a specific geographic area - has emerged as a powerful catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and economic growth.

Robert ThomasCharlie SargentP.P. Varghese • 2025-03-13

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What Dubai’s New Resolution to Regulate Free Zone Operations Means for the Market

Dubai’s latest resolution allowing free zone companies to establish a mainland presence is a major shift in the city’s business landscape.

David Abood • 2005-02-19

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