The Future Of Dubai Retail Market - JLL

The retail market in Dubai began modestly in the 1990s with Burjuman, Al Ghurair Centre and Deira City Centre being the prominent malls. From that time the retail market has progressed significantly; and today Dubai is home to some of the world’s best malls such as Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates and other impressive developments to make what we call Dubai today.

It has been a long journey from the souks of old Dubai to international standard super regional malls, and the way this transition has been managed has brought Dubai into the spotlight of retail development globally. Today, Dubai’s retail landscape is undergoing another transition, this time from standard malls to more innovative and creative retail developments that aim to encapsulate the entertainment, leisure, shopping, and gastronomic experiences. Some examples of these more innovative retail concepts are The Beach by Meraas, and the recently announced Mall of the World and Dubai Canal developments. The extension strategy for Citywalk is another example, where trendy box retail, the first of its kind in Dubai, is under construction.

Existing retail developments are witnessing this evolution and many have chosen to upgrade their malls to meet the coming competitive challenges. Burjuman Centre and Wafi Mall are repositioning while Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Ibn Battuta Mall has expansion strategies in place to accommodate the increasing and evolving retail demand.

This change is not just limited to mega retail projects but can also be seen with community sized retail popping up in proximity to major residential communities to provide consumers with shopping ease, a sense of community and quick access to goods that serve their everyday needs. The Mall in Jumeirah is a perfect example of an upcoming upscale community centre that is aiming to fill this gap in the market.

As developers gain insight into the consumer mind they understand that providing the right experience in terms of the five senses, customer service, ambience and decor are just as crucial for customers as the accessibility, parking, location and tenant mix.

Developers will also be forced to distinguish themselves and add character to their retail projects to create their own place in the market.  They need to attract tourists worldwide and increase retail spend. 

The government of UAE works to promote UAE’s image as a stimulating destination globally by providing enriching experiences, including the impressive display of fireworks every year at Burj Khalifa on New Year’s Eve, the hosting of Expo 2020 and Formula One. Dubai has also uniquely succeeded in bringing a piece of every country into its own city through Global Village, which displays merchandise from around the world, creating a one stop shop for tourists to see and purchase a variety of international products in one place. Additionally attractive sales such as the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises occur annually to further attract retail spend from around the world, especially from other Middle Eastern countries.

JLL’s interaction with prominent regional real estate clients has given us insight into initiatives they are taking to be on the forefront of innovation. In this new age where consumers hold the power and where change is the only constant, we expect to see in the real estate in Dubai aiming to further outdo itself and competitively execute projects that thrill and excite.

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Real Estate Market in Dubai

Dubai is the seventh emirate, United Arab Emirates, which is the second area, after Abu Dhabi. Most sales of products in Dubai real estate and tourism. This is one reason that most people want to invest in real estate in Dubai to make contracts and return large profits. real estate projects in Dubai is just fascinating and the central attraction for visitors. The climate in Dubai is too dry, is a perfect opportunity for brokers to invest in.

Opportunities for Buyers

Several options are available to buyers in Dubai, the real estate market offers a wide range of people. Houses, apartments, villas, and more, buyers have a great selection to choose something that meets your needs and tastes. Buyers who think that the Dubai property investment needs of the market and identify the various features to get what you want an incredibly low price. The best part is that people can easily get the property when convenient, without worrying about additional charges.

Opportunities for Investors

As buyers, investors can also help to invest in the property market in Dubai. There are many opportunities for investors who can buy products at reasonable prices and sell at prices that have managed to create huge profits. properties in Dubai have helped many people to earn huge profits from their properties and take full advantage of the market. Everything you need to remember is associated laws are essential, especially when selling or buying property. If you're new to the real estate market, real estate agents, so real can greatly aid in the management of procedures, legal liabilities and other claims.

Chinese businessmen hit by Dubai property crisis

When many mega-structures, including the world's tallest building Dubai Tower, kept on rising from the sands in the Middle East, Chinese investor's confidence was sky high on Dubai property market as well.

But one body was going verby memory, if the trust was humiliated by a debt crunch that pricking property bubbles in the emirate.

"Investing in real estate was quite popular among Chinese male sake in Dubai for a long time. Nobody expects eiendom mark would tumble: the owner price rose only to about 20,000 to 30,000 Yuan a square meter in the emirate by beneficiaries border investors," said Chen Zhiyuan , Director of Wenzhou Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Dubai.

Speculation in property is actually quite profitable for the bubble bars, Wang said.

"The money delivered faster than the traditional business and thus attract increasing hot money," Wang said.

He said Chinese investors have bought one or two woonstelle usually on the first, then the profits drove them to join hands and an entire floor or building to purchase.

Take Wenzhou investors example, they usually vasgespyker down investment in a dinee, on which project to invest and how much to invest, said Wang.

Wenzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, is known for its migrants who left their native country to do business Oorsee, with a reputation for entrepreneurial start restaurants, retail and wholesale businesses Oorsee.

Most investors believe that the crisis in Dubai real estate sound the alarm bell for China real estate market.

"China's eiendom mark the legs almost at the same time as Dubai's, but at a rate much higher than Dubai in the past ten years," Chen said.

In many Chinese cities first, generally flat price 30,000 Yuan in the core areas exceeded, Chen said.

Feng Fei, director of the Unit Ministry Navorsing Bedryf economy in the Center for Development of the State Council, said China must now bubbles in property and equity markets amid the current liquidity looks rich capital.

Despite the investment losses in eiendom, Chinese sake manne reported little impact from Dubai debt misery in other sectors.

"The crisis was mainly caused by the debt misery 'mega-projects and the exodus of foreign investment, property and financial services hits hard. Imports and exports of Dubai is not serious hit," says Fang Xiaoqiang, general manager of Longfei Import and Export limited company based in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province.

Chen Fang's considered response, saying that only those who borrowed too highly spekuleer with large property losses, and most Chinese sake masculine feel happy if they only spared a proportion of capital to property investment and not with their main businesses.

Hu Bin, CEO of Shanghai Zhou Zhong International Group company, is investing 28 million U.S. dollars of an artificial island in Dubai in 2007 purchase.

Construction of the island, with 1.2 billion Yuan of investment, is scheduled for completion in 2010, but geskors after the global financial crisis, Hu said.

"This is normal for men suffering sake crisis. The Dubai World debt crunch this time is not as devastating as the global financial crisis last year," Hu said.

Despite many uncertainties surrounding the majority of Chinese investors in Dubai is confident the future and the restoration of its property market, "Chen said.

Dubai PE firm raised $375 million for real estate and small business funding

Abraaj Capital, a Private Equity firm in the Middle East, announced that it has completed a $375 million capital increase to existing shareholders, which increases the company's paid-in capital to US$ 1.5 billion.

According to the FT, Abraaj will focus on real estate and small businesses, as well as trying to acquire an overseas competitor looking to raise its regional exposure.

Their full press release follows:

Abraaj Capital Holdings Limited (the parent entity for the Abraaj Group and its associated funds) announces that it has completed a US$ 375 million capital increase to existing shareholders, strengthening its balance sheet to capitalise on strategic buying opportunities, expand its geographic and product coverage, and consolidate its market-leading position.

The rights issue which increases the company's paid-in capital to US$ 1.5 billion was fully subscribed, demonstrating strong confidence in and commitment to both Abraaj Capital and the investment opportunity in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA). Abraaj is the region's largest private equity group.

Use of the proceeds will include seeding new funds to take advantage of an attractive investment environment, as well as possibly executing strategic opportunities for Abraaj itself to expand its sphere of operations. This will also help accelerate and enhance long-term shareholder value by protecting some of the unlocked value in the balance sheet.

Sheikh Abdulrahman al Turki, Chairman of Abraaj Capital Holdings Limited, said: "This initiative will enhance value for all Abraaj shareholders and allow the firm to consummate opportunities in an expedient manner and at an interesting price-point in the cycle, while also retaining the option to position itself for a successful liquidity event in the future."

"The success of the rights issue, with its focus on raising strategic capital, stands in contrast to the current global fundraising environment. On a consolidated basis, the investment portfolio of the funds Abraaj manages is healthy on account of robust performance of our portfolio companies. Most of these operate in defensive or growth-oriented industries that are less impacted by the recession."

Arif Naqvi, Founder and Group CEO of Abraaj Capital Holdings Limited, added: "Abraaj Capital has widened its lead as the top private equity firm in the region. As a result of our investment in our people and processes, not only is the short-term impact of the global downturn minimal on us, the long-term prospects for our business are probably better than at any point in the past. The economic environment has resulted in interesting opportunities. Asset prices are more reasonable, aspiring regional and global competition has largely retreated, and consolidation opportunities, both for our firm and our portfolio companies, are available."

About Abraaj Capital: Dubai-based Abraaj Capital is the largest private equity group in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA). Since inception in 2002, it has raised about US$ 7 billion and distributed almost US$ 3 billion to investors. It has made more than 35 investments in 11 countries and exited 20. The group operates offices in five countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey. About 155 people work in Abraaj, including around 75 world-class investment professionals. Abraaj has holdings in some 25 companies, including some of the region's most prominent, such as Air Arabia, the region's biggest low-cost carrier; Acibadem Healthcare Group, Turkey's biggest privately owned operator of premium hospitals; and Al Borg, the Middle East's biggest medical-testing laboratory company. Abraaj has won several international awards, including 'Middle Eastern Private Equity Firm of the Year' from London-based Private Equity International four years in a row. Abraaj Capital Ltd., a member of the Abraaj Capital group, is licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, while the group is also an associate member of the European Venture Capital Association. Abraaj's commitments to Corporate Social Responsibility include a US$ 10 million educational trust fund for Palestinian children who lost parents during conflict in Gaza in December 2008 and January 2009. The Abraaj Capital Art Prize, the world's most generous art prize, is designed to support artists from the MENASA region.

Source: dubaibeat.com

Buy Property in Dubai

For the global investors, Dubai has become the hottest place to invest in. Dubai is a land of promise with its Amazing developments and projects that have captured the attention of the investor world wide. To give impetus to this already building excitement was the implication of the May 2002 law that facilitated the Dubai property by foreigners.

There is approximately $901 billion that has been invested in the property of Dubai some of which are complete while others which are in its developing stages. With this kind of massive investments, the Dubai real estate market is beckoning investors far and wide. Dubai is the investor’s paradise, here the investors are spoilt for choice, and Dubai offers the ideal environment to buy property. Here you can╚ invest in towering buildings to beach villas to restaurants, you name it and you have it. Such is the lure of Dubai that it has attracted several star celebrities such as the soccer star David Beckham and his posh wife Victoria and also the likes of Rod Stewart and Michael Jackson.

It is untrue that only elite class can buy property in Dubai. In fact there are locals of the emirates who are increasingly buying property instead of paying exorbitant rent to the landlords. Due to the rise in real estate inves◘tment there has been a major increase in the number of real estate agents and dealers who are having a flourishing business.

In Dubai the mortgage market is still in its nascent stages, but there are other schemes of payments available that aid property buyers in Dubai. The city is pulsating with the kind of energy that its real estate market is hav♀ing. If you invest in the real estate market you are guaranteed to emerge as a winner. You may either choose to sell your property or rent it, no matter what you choose high returns areΘ on the card. You can also buy a holiday home in Dubai for there is no other place in the world where you can get the kind of luxury that Dubai offers.

The rent in Dubai is steadily increasing, but this shouldn’t be taken as the norm, as very little of the property has actually been developed others are still in their development stage. While Dubai is witnessing a construction boom, the boom is skewed, █it pays more attention towards the development of villas and luxury resorts leaving out the home for poorer section and the labor class.

Another problem that is common is the bad traffic conditions that prevail here. But hopefully with the development of monorail much of the pain will be eased.

ETA Star organises an interactive forum for the owners and residents of Palladium

ETA Star Properties recently organized an Annual General Body Meeting for the residents of Palladium, located in Jumeirah Lake Towers. The unique forum provided the residents of Palladium a platform to interact with the senior management of ETA Star and share and discuss their issues. The meeting was attended by residents, home owners of Palladium and senior officials from ETA Star Properties.

The Palladium were the first property to be delivered in the waterfront community.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mohammed Ali, General Manager, ETA Star Properties, said, "As a developer our responsibility does not end by just constructing the building. We wish to have an ongoing relationship with our customers and residents at our properties. It is our endeavour to ensure that residents at our properties have a comfortable living."

He further added, "At our end, our endeavor is to maintain a transparent relationship with our customers and we are glad that we took the first step by conducting the Annual General Body Meeting for the residents of the Palladium."

The forum decided to constitute a committee comprising of residents of Palladium to look in to the facilities management affairs of the property. The meeting unanimously approved the annual budget for maintenance for the property.

The Palladium, located at the heart of the Jumeirah Lake Towers, is a distinctive lifestyle project designed to provide charm and sophistication. The property is an ultra modern high-rise apartment complex, 34-storey high and spans over half a million square feet of built-up area.

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MARKET COMMENT: Dubai Shrs Drop; Rally Loses Steam

DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)--The Dubai Financial Market's benchmark gauge closed sharply lower Thursday amid increasing signs a rally that had picked up momentum in recent weeks is losing steam.

Buying late in the day helped the market pare intraday losses, but it still closed the session 3.1% lower at 2014.09 as investors matched prices with current economic realities facing the emirate.

"This correction was always on the cards after the market added about 39% since early May to close at a seven-month high on Sunday," a Dubai-based trader pointed out.

The global stocks rally is now cooling and though oil is holding steady around $70 a barrel views are mixed about its current strength, the trader noted.

The Dubai market has lost more than 8.4% in the last four sessions and is expected to trade lower next week after breaking through some key support levels and a bunch of bad corporate news taking the shine of bellwether stocks.

"The music failed to restart and a market trend that was resembling musical chairs has now turned into snakes and ladders with the bottom of the snake looking like 1900 on the DFM," said Matthew Wakeman of EFG Hermes.

Dubai's woes this week were aggravated by real estate giant Emaar Properties PJSC's (EMAAR.DFM) stock price crashing amid confusion over its deal with Kingdom Holding Co. (4280.SA) to develop projects in Saudi Arabia.

Emaar's shares closed Thursday -4.8% at AED3.60, losing about 14% since Sunday, and investors are unlikely to be in a hurry to buy back in amid continued uncertainty over the health of Dubai real estate market.

"I would not be surprised to see a rotation of cash towards the Saudi market in the coming few sessions where the broader range of stocks offer more defensive plays than our markets here which are heavily weighted towards construction and real estate," EFG's Wakeman added.

To be sure, Dubai wasn't the only market to suffer.

Most Gulf markets closed in the red Thursday as investors booked recent gains. Doha's benchmark gauge lost 2.6% to take its week's total losses to about 10%.

"Looks like the 'summer drift' has set in and investors are now perhaps looking to be more patient/selective with their risk appetite," noted Ali Khan, director at Arqaam Capital.

Tellingly, institutional investors were net sellers on the Dubai market this week, according to data provided by the bourse.

By Nikhil Lohade
Source: ZAWYA DOW JONES