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ESTATE THE ISSUE 05 - July 2018 Real Estate News Investment Tips Market Analysis Industry Update ORN 274 SOLID FOUNDATION in the Making P. 4 INVESTMENT in Commercial Property P.20 P. 12 MERAAS BLUEWATERS FEATURED PROJECT TOWNSQUARE Upcoming Community to Move in P. 14 A REALTORS VALUE P. 10

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ESTATETHE

ISSUE 05 - July 2018

Real Estate News Investment Tips Market Analysis Industry Update

ORN 274

SOLIDFOUNDATIONin the Making

P. 4

INVESTMENT in Commercial Property P.20 P. 12

MERAAS BLUEWATERS FEATURED PROJECT

TOWNSQUAREUpcoming Community

to Move inP. 14

A REALTORSVALUE

P. 10

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SOLID FOUNDATION IN THE MAKING

04PAGE

FEATURED DEVELOPER12PAGE

NEWS & VIEWS06PAGE

DÉJÀ VU TOP 5 - Q1 2018

18PAGE

TOWNSQUARE - UPCOMING COMMUNITY TO MOVE IN

14PAGE

Q1 2018 PERFORMANCE22PAGE

PROJECTS THAT MADE NOISE

08PAGE

MEET THE MANAGEMENT

16PAGE

INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

20PAGE

A REALTORS VALUE10PAGE

PROPERTIES FOR SALE29PAGENeelam kinger

Marketing Manager

Note to Our Readers

CONTENT

Dear Readers

Greetings for the season & a warm welcome to the 5th issue of The Estate Magazine. This issue features a variety of articles including those about Dubai and its real estate market, tips and sneak peeks by industry experts, market updates, latest news and more!

In this issue we have shared the new UAE laws & how that is going to affect the real estate market. We have captured a snapshot of the Real Estate Market review for Q1 Year 2018, throwing light on the top areas in Dubai for sale and rent and how 2018 is set to become the year of the investor. The report also shares the supply indicator and comparisons between the predictions and reality.

Additionally, we have thrown some light on what is role of realtor & what he brings on to the Table. Further, we showcase a selection of our hot properties in premium locations that are too good to be missed!

I would also like to thank my team of Graphic Designer, Photographer & Listing Coordinator for helping me put together this issue.

We hope you have an enjoyable read and find the reports, data and information useful.

Happy reading!

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AHID SHAIKH MOHAMMEDChairman - Deja Vu Real Estate

IN THE MAKINGSOLID FOUNDATION

I am sure all of you have heard the terminology called short term and long term plans. Do you think a city like Dubai and a country like UAE would establish themselves as one of the most Livable, top rated safest places globally, providing a high quality of living and attracting people from around the world to invest and move to Dubai as a short term

plan? Definitely not! Dubai is a sure shot long term winner. Over indulging of any sort can make things go away for instance, the human body cannot process multiple meals or enhancements at one go. Similarly certain measures that a country takes in order to progress are put in place according to a master plan over a period of time. Every action has a reaction and a country needs to be ready for the reaction. I believe any good initiative cannot have a wrong time, it just has to translate into positive results. Just to throw light on some par excellence initiatives taken by the government to enhance the living, encourage business and most importantly encourage people to stay long term. There have been several initiatives taken which will not only boost the economy but in turn will also have a positive spillover effect on all sectors including real Estate.

Below are the highlights of some of the new policies in United Arab Emirates

• A 10 years investor visa to professionals such as doctors, engineers, professors etc.

• 100% ownership of business to expatriates which leads to elimination of any extra fingers in the pie.

• A new system in place to replace the bank guarantees required for private sector employees’ visa.

• Release the current bank guarantees totaling AED14 billion back to private sector companies.

• Facilitate the process for job seekers in UAE and grant a six-month temporary visa without fees.

• Grant a two-year visa for talented and outstanding students.

• Exempt transit tourist from entry visa fees for the first 48 hours of their stay.

All of the above policies point in one direction, economic growth of the country. We at Déjà vu Real Estate ensure out investors benefit from this growth & the expertise we have to offer alongside.

Source: www.uaecabinet.ae

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NEWS &VIEWS

Limited new supply and improved demand are ensuring better price stability. Dubai’s high-end freehold communities are seeing some sort of price stability, probably for the first time since mid-2014. Values at the Palm Jumeirah has recorded a price growth 1.2 per cent in the 12 months to end March, while at The Lakes, the gains have been by 2.6 per cent, according to the latest Knight Frank update on the local property market.

DUBAI’S LUXURY REAL ESTATE IS GETTING SOME OF ITS MOJO BACK

Nshama has announced the launch of its new customer portal as part of efforts to fully digitize its customer experience. The new portal delivers an omni-channel experience for tenants and owners through a cloud-based platform powered by Salesforce. Fred Durie, Chief Executive Officer at Nshama, said: “Our new digitization milestone offers a seamless customer experience; both tenants and owners of Nshama developments will have the ability to get faster response, more tailored services, and improved access through web, mobile, and tablet.”

NSHAMA RAMPS UP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH NEW CUSTOMER PORTAL

Dubai’s hospitality sector remains amongst the top performers in the Mena region, achieving the highest occupancy, average room rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the first quarter of 2018, a new report showed. According to the latest EY Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report, the emirate’s occupancy reached 86.9 per cent with an ADR of $293, which led to an overall RevPAR of $255 in Q1 2018. In the UAE, the hospitality market saw a slight increase in occupancy in Q1 2018 over Q1 2017. Occupancy in Dubai increased by 0.8 per cent points from 86.1 per cent in Q1 2017 to 86.9 per cent in Q1 2018, possibly due to international visitors during the 23rd edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival as well the favorable weather.

DUBAI HOTELS OUTPERFORM MENA MARKET IN Q1

The UAE Cabinet’s decision to scrap a mandatory bank guarantee for employment visas was hailed by businessmen and corporate leaders as a surprise Eid bonanza that will lead to a Dh14 billion liquidity infusion, providing a major stimulus to a cash-strapped market. MA Yusuff Ali, chairman of Lulu Group International & director board member of Abu Dhabi Chamber, said the decision will surely further boost various industries, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in the country. “The various recent initiatives such as 100 per cent investment, long term visa for professionals, various economic stimulus packages and the current new visa regulations are surely going to make UAE the investment and economic hub of the region,” Ali said.

UAE CABINET ANNOUNCES GREAT NEWS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS!

Dubai South (formerly known as the Dubai World Central) is the next upcoming zone in the emirate that is expected to support a number of activities including logistics, aviation, commercial, exhibition, humanitarian, residential, and other related businesses around Al Maktoum International Airport. The construction area is 140sqkm close to the Expo 2020 site and is estimated to be the future home of 900,000 people. Fadi Shaher El Borno, general manager, joint ventures, Emaar Properties, comments: “In terms of size and scale of the development, Emaar South covers 7sqkm and 6.7sqm of gross land area (GLA). We are constructing the project in four phases; the first phase is well under construction. In terms of units, the whole masterplan comprises 25,000, including 7,000 families between villas, townhouses, tiered townhomes, and approximately 15,000 apartments. The center attraction for this development is the 18-hole championship golf course which sits in the heart of the project.”

SITE VISIT: EMAAR SOUTH, DUBAI SOUTH

Real estate securitization will benefit the UAE since it will introduce international institutional investors to the country and provide it with a benchmark credit framework, which in turn facilitates the issuance of corporate bonds or equity, a senior banker said on Sunday.“While the UAE has rapidly grown and diversified from an oil-dominated to a modern, service-oriented economy, the next natural step in its progress is the integration of its financial system to the global capital markets, so that its private sector may benefit from long-term international investment,” said Jonathan Davie, vice-chairman of Credit Suisse First Boston.He was addressing a function held to mark the beginning of CSFB’s and Strategic Capital’s commercial real estate and finance securitization operation here

REAL ESTATE FINANCING ‘WILL ENCOURAGE FOREIGN INVESTMENT’

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We have listed down some of the developers and projects that created an uproar in the Market

PROJECTSTHAT MADE NOISE IN 2018

Even before the launch, this project received tremendous response with most of the units sold out during the first few hours. Naseem townhouses are a part of the master community of Nshama Townsquare. Options of 3 & 4 Bedroom townhouses. Town Square is a unique proposition in Dubai because it’s not a stand-alone building but rather an entire master-planned community with lots of amenities for a good, suburban lifestyle. It is located at the Al Qudra Road and is expected to have further connectivity through the Etihad Rail and a proposed Metro line. Completion is expected in Q4 2020. Prices per square foot range from AED 750 –850.

1. NASEEMTOWNHOUSES–TOWNSQUARE(NSHAMA)

Emaar released the Collective apartments at a very affordable price range. A contemporary co-living concept to suite the current day requirements of less investment & high returns. The development offers one and two bedroom apartments. Collective boasts a desirable location (just minutes away from Mall of Emirates), it is located in Dubai Hills Estate , a master-community touted to become the modern Emirates Living and scores onprice and payment plan advantages. Prices per square foot start from AED 1,415 per sq.ft.

2.COLLECTIVE–DUBAIHILLSESTATE(EMAAR)

Serena Townhouses were amongst the Top 5 townhouses sold in the first quarter of 2018. The affordable 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses draw inspiration from Spanish homes, with tiled roofs, elegant detailing, spacious layouts and the utmost comfort; they easily accommodate the needs of all family members. The lively Spanish-themed Central Plaza in Serena provides a vibrant, welcoming area where the community can come together to play, dine and shop. Centrally located in DUBAILAND and with direct access to Emirates Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Academic City Road, families can easily reach nearby schools, shopping centres and sports facilities.

3. SERENA BY DUBAI PROPERTIES

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A REALTOR’S VALUE

1. Advisor not a broker:

The right realtor will always be one notch above the others and there is a very thin line between dealing with a broker and dealing with a professional investment advisor. A broker will only offer the deals available to you, without delving deep into the buyer’s individual needs, conducting a thorough analysis nor design the perfectly tailored solution addressing the investment criteria.Investment advisors will work based on past, present and future projections. It means they will be well aware of the clients’ specific needs, targets, market variations and hence deliver various options offering valuable insight in selecting the right investment path. A good investment advisor treats the client’s finances with utmost respect, building a portfolio of solutions and opportunities eliminating unfeasible options.

2. Knowledge / Information:

The advisor holds solid knowledge about the local and international market and is in better shape to guide you through the hidden issues of every segment and area. He will build a wall of information from his knowledge putting everyone on a common platform to compare your needs in terms of financial obligations and requirements. For, instance when you walk into any developer’s office they aggressively pursue selling their products, as their priority is making a sale rather than addressing the individual’s property needs. An advisor on the other hand, lays forth the best possible options for you after conducting a thorough research. This knowledge helps you to safeguard your investment in a long-term perspective

3. Access to market & sales support:

A Property advisor’s role does not end by just letting you know good deals, he comes to you with the whole package where he advises and protects the client’s interest from the various ambiguities and uncertainties in the deal process. His network lets you access various key elements required in the buying a home such as getting the best bank rates, mortgage information and actively participating with

your bank to expedite the whole process. If you are buying off plan, realtors aim is negotiating the best deal with the developers in the capacity of being their premium brokers. The advisor also fits in the role where he lets you access the right people linked to live in a community such as home décor, logistic & home maintenance etc.

4. Price Guidance:

Even though you will be able to gauge the prices of the product in different areas and the offerings of developers while buying the property, the fact remains that experience in the market always gets you a better and more comprehensive deal. This happens when the investment advisor steps in as they have a well-established network of contacts and are personally engaged in hashing out the very best for their clients. They aim to please as client retention is a priority. They also guide regarding the projections of the prices for any product.

5. Documentation:

The advisors expertise is the bonus you get, and it is his job to read between the lines and draft efficient, adequate documents covering the client from all angles. This may not be as easy for a layman as he/she lacks the expertise and knowledge required when conducting such property deals.

6. Marketing Expertise:

Listing / selling a house is way more than just putting for sale sign outside your home. The advisors creates a story behind the house and makes extensive use of his network to list the property on local and international markets. This generates greater exposure and a wealth of interest ranging from his investors to bankers involved in getting the go ahead with the deal.

What role does the a realtor play in your decision for buying a home or making an investment/s?

MOHAMMED AKIF SHAIKHDirector [email protected]

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Featured Developer

M E R AA SBLUEWATERS

With an exclusive selection of premium apartments, penthouses, and townhouses available for

the very first time, Bluewaters is a modern, family-oriented island destination with a pioneering spirit that blends waterfront living with the exhilaration of urban city life.

A colourful beacon adorning Dubai’s spectacular coastline and skyline, residences offer those seeking a new life in the city a culture and an experience that extends beyond the home, not to mention unrivalled views of the world’s largest observation wheel – Ain Dubai.

Bluewaters will also be a shoppers’ paradise with close to 200 retail and dining concepts, connected to the shore by a multi-mode transport system providing ease of access to and from the island.

A purpose built bridge connects the island with Sheikh Zayed Road, while automated vehicles will transport passengers to Bluewaters from Dubai Metro’s Nakheel Harbour and Towers station.

A leisurely walk across a 265-metre pedestrian bridge leads to even more experiences at The beach.

“The first phase of residential buildings will be handed over in October 2018 & have an amazing payment plan

of 3 years post completion”

LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY

Bluewaters is within touching distance of Dubai Marina and is

just a short drive from Abu Dhabi. Connected to the mainland by a direct road link from Sheikh Zayed Road, Bluewaters will operate the Group Rapid Transit service that offers passengers a unique travel experience via a driverless vehicle system. There will also be a 265 meter pedestrian bridge linking the island to the beachfront at Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Contact Déjà Vu Real Estate registered brokers for viewingsCall on: +971 56 720 5763

Email: [email protected]

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Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. We call it a buzzing city. Surprisingly in this bustling environment very few developers have given great communities encompassing the peace, tranquility

and amenities accommodating all your needs to make a memorable and comfortable living. Sometime we ignore the importance of selecting where we should live and what things to consider while selecting a home. We have shortlisted Townsquare as a fabulous choice to live with family, enjoy an awesome community feel at a great price whilst experiencing the peace and serenity within a city. Today there are hardly any communities which have actually blossomed into great, self-contained townships such as the Greens and views, Emirates living etc. to name a few. Nshama as a developer has gone a step further and offers the same experience of a fully functional community life at affordable and competitive prices.

SAIQA AMIRManaging Director

TOWNSQUARE UPCOMING COMMUNITY

TO MOVE IN

Why you should select Townsquare by Nshama as a place to own or to rent:

• Community completely designed, developed and managed by master developers akin to Emirates living, Greens and Arabian ranches.

• Offers schools, medical facilities, restaurants, great variety of serving daily requirements such as supermarkets, coffee shops, barber shop, pharmacy etc.

• Top notch community areas, which include swimming pools, kids play area, gym, cycling track and a range of extensive green areas along with a family friendly neighborhood.

• Most importantly, it offers an effective after sales service within the community area which is a rare gem amidst developers in the Middle East.

• Its close proximity to various major attractions such as being 10 minutes to mall of the Emirates, 7 min away from 7 international schools , 20 min to Dubai mall, and 15 min to Jebel ali free zone.

EXCLUSIVE STOCK OF READY APARTMENTS

& TOWNHOUSES IN NSHAMA TOWNSQUARE

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MEET THE MANAGEMENT

1. Ahid Shaikh Mohammed – Chairman

Founder of Deja vu Real Estate Brokers and one of the owners of the company. Overlooks the entire

operation while the focus remains on finance and marketing. With more than 12 years of experience in real estate he understands what it takes to run the organization. Making sure the company is moving in the direction and the vision where we want to see ourselves in the long run.

3. Mohammed Akif – Partner & Sales Director

The founder of Deja Vu Real estate Brokers with more than 17 years of experience in Dubai market and

over 11 years of experience in the real estate industry. His expertise of Sales reflects on the whole sales department. He overlooks the sales department and does complete strategy building and planning for the department. He sets the sales direction for company and creates a path of how to achieve the annual goals.

2. Saiqa Amir – Managing Director

She is one of the owners of the company but yet highly involved in the business. Having 10 years of

experience in real estate she demonstrates the best example of how to handle everything professionally. It is easy to sell one property but it is extremely difficult to manage multiple investors for years with portfolio going over value of AED 200 mn. She is responsible to manage developer relationship along with managing investors.

4. Amit Malkani – VP Sales

Managing the sales team is his forte and he understands very well what it takes to Head the

sales team. With over 16 years of sales experience from banking, insurance and last four years in real estate with developers like First group and DAMAC, it gives him the perfect edge to create an impact in the ever competitive real estate market of DUBAI.

6. Wasim Al Nakchbandi – Investment Manager

He started sales just two years back and has been the top performer for 2017. With more than 5

years of serving customer care department of Emaar with different roles, he understands the significance of customer handling.

5. Bimal Lulla – Commercial Director

After having worked in real estate for more than 10 years has crafted a niche for himself and for

the company. Most of the people in sales try to sell everything, whereas Bimal strongly believes in focused selling. He is the founder of commercial department of Deja Vu real Estate and is heading it.

Key words to best describe him: number man and strategy builder“ “

Key words to best describe him: Sales encyclopedia and passionate“

“ Key words to best describe him: highly focused and a yield man“

Key words to best describe him: focus, dedicated“

Key words to describe him: great follow up and motivated“

Key words to best describe her: professional and great relationship

management“ “

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32 sales experts, 5 investment managers, in-house marketing team.

The Deja Vu Real Estate Team 17

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5DEJAVU’SPICKS

TOP TOP 5RENTAL YIELD - OFFPLAN

TOP 5RENTAL YIELD – READY PRODUCTS

TOP 5DEVELOPERS

TOP 5ACTION AREAS

TownsquareArabellaJVCMaple 3Midtown

GreensDubai Sports CityJVCTownsquareMira

EmaarDubaiPropertiesMeerasNshamaAzizi

Al QudraDubai Hills EstateDowntownDubai Marina Jumierah Lake Towers

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Bimal Lulla Commercial Director

[email protected]

INVESTMENT INCOMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or increase cash flow, investing in commercial real estate can be a good

investment opportunity.

What Is a “Commercial Property?”Commercial properties may refer to:• Office or retail units• Apartment or office buildings• Warehouses• Industrial buildings• Mixed use buildings, where the property may have a mix, such as retail, office and apartments

Commercial property investment involves the purchase of units and buildings that are then let to companies for use as offices, factories, retail outlets or warehouses. The return on investment is derived from two sources - rental income and capital appreciation.Banks, Investment companies, Real estate funds andHigh net-worth investors mostly invest in commercial properties. There are many advantages of investing in commercial property and some of them are mentioned below.

• Income potential: Yield is typically higher on commercial properties. The best reason to invest in commercial over residential rentals is the earning potential. Commercial properties generally have an annual return off the purchase price between 8% and 12%, depending on the property.

We provide professional services of Commercial Real Estate brokerage & leasing. With immense expertise in the local market, our team provides customized solutions to serve the needs of real estate occupiers and investors.

We specialize in

• Building Sale and Lease• Staff Accommodation • Industrial Land and Warehousing • Residential and Commercial Building Plots• High Yielding Investment Properties• Retail Shops – Sale and Leasing • Commercial office units

• Professional relationships: Tenants of commercial properties are usually not individuals, but companies, and operate the property as a business. As such, the landlord and tenant have more of a business-to-business customer relationship, which helps keep interactions professional and courteous.

• Tenant’s vested interest: Tenants invest large sums of money to fit-out and furnish the property. They have a vested interest in maintaining the property, because if they don’t, it will affect their business. As a result, commercial tenants and property owner interests are aligned, which helps the owner maintain and improve the quality of the property, and ultimately, the value of their investment.

• Lease: Longer leases (up to 5 years), with options to renew and rate increases built into the agreement, give landlords greater income stability and reduce the risk of vacancy.

• Cash flow: Since most tenants pay for insurance, repairs and maintenance, fit-outs and property management fees. The property owners ongoing investment of time and money is minimal and hence cash flow is greater.

• Unique Security Advantage: Commercial Real Estate is one of the few investment classes that is a hard asset that has meaningful intrinsic value. The property’s land has value, as does the structure itself. By choosing the location and asset quality wisely, investors can benefit from the security of knowing that they own an asset that has the potential to earn income regardless of what happens to the existing tenant(s).

• Higher Returns with Leveraging: Another important characteristic of commercial real estate investing is the ability to place debt on the asset which is several times the original equity. This allows you to buy more assets with less money and significantly magnify your equity as the loans are paid down.

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Q1 2018REVIEW

Transacted prices for villas/townhouses have settled above the 2017 average

during Q1 2018, which is mainly due to limited lower priced inventory entering the market this year compared to the launches in the first half of 2017. Meanwhile, trading prices for apartments continue to shift towards the lower end of the price band, averaging AED 1.2 million in Q1 2018. The middle-income population (AED 15,000 to 25,000 per month

income bracket) has been the key target segment for the majority of ‘affordable housing’ apartment launches by developers in recent months. The majority of this new inventory offers smaller unit sizes to keep prices attractive, along with providing incentives, such as Dubai Land Department (DLD) fee waivers and payment plans with limited commitment (20-30%) during pre-construction period and extended post-handover payment options.

Source: Cavendish Maxwell Q1-2018-Dubai-Market-Report

PRICE PERFORMANCEPrice movement in the last 12 months has varied not only between communities but also among different buildings within the same community, thus reflecting greater differentiation in how available properties are now trading. This differentiation is expected to continue as buyers have an increasing supply base to choose from and property fundamentals such as developer track record, proximity to social and public infrastructure, ease of access, maintenance, among other factors will drive price movement.

Source: Cavendish Maxwell Q1-2018-Dubai-Market-Report

According to the Property Monitor Index, apartment and Villa/townhouse prices have registered 12 month declines of 2% on average.

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Source: Cavendish Maxwell Q1-2018-Dubai-Market-Report

Approximately 3,800 residential units have been handed over across Dubai in Q1 2018.

Off-plan transfers accounted for 61% of the total transfers in Q1 2018.

Source: Cavendish Maxwell Q1-2018-Dubai-Market-Report

2018 UPCOMING

TRANSFERRED SALES

SUPPLY MAP

OVERVIEW

The majority of handovers during the first quarter of 2018 were in International City, Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai Studio City, with more than 250 units being handed over in each location. More than 92% of the handed over units were apartments. For the remainder of the year, the majority of upcoming supply is concentrated in Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle and Town Square, all of which have more than 2,000 units scheduled for handover before the year end. Of the total scheduled handovers due for the remaining three quarters, approximately 46% of the upcoming supply is expected to be handed over during Q2. Increasing handovers will continue to impact rents in most locations across Dubai as tenants have more choice. This will also impact occupancies in existing stock and should be factored into net yield estimations for the forthcoming period.

Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City and Jumeirah Village Circle dominated the off-plan transfers tally during the first quarter of the year. Meanwhile, traditional favourites including Dubai Marina and International City led the secondary market apartment transfers, along with Dubai Sports City, which accounted for 13% of the total apartment resale transfers during Q1 2018. Secondary market transfers among villas/townhouses surpassed the off-plan transfers in this category in Q1 2018, led by Emirates Living and Arabian Ranches, which together accounted for more than 42% of the total villa/townhouse secondary market transfers registered during the first quarter.

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RESULTSSURVEY

Source: Cavendish Maxwell Q1-2018-Dubai-Market-Report

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Located just off JBR, Bluewaters Residence is located on the new Bluewaters Island. A short distance away from

Dubai Marina and connected to the mainland by a direct road link to Sheikh Zayed Road, the complex provides easy access to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A pedestrian bridge will also link the island to the JBR beachfront. A selection

of premium 1 to 4-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses are available, with a variety of floor plans to suit every need. Interiors are minimalistic with Scandina-vian floorings and soft metallic fixtures. Residents enjoy unrivalled views of the Arabian Gulf, city skyline and the world’s largest observation wheel, Ain Dubai.

• 1 to 4-bedroom apartments available • penthouses and townhouses available • shared swimming pool • shared gym • panoramic ocean views • covered parking • due for completion in October 2018 • built-up area: from 815 sq. ft.

Starting Price From:

AED 2,200,000

UNRIVALLED VIEWS OF AIN DUBAI

HOT PROPERTIES

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Burj Residence - Downtown DubaiOne of the first residential communities in Downtown Dubai, The Residences comprises nine high-rise residential towers that are located around the Burj Lake. Defined by spacious interiors, elegant finishes and an elegant design, The Residences offers 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom residential suites and penthouses. The lifestyle amenities include a swimming pool, squash courts, badminton court, fitness centres, mini-theatre, library, meeting room, daycare centre and a business centre. Residents are also provided lockers and storage space.

• 2 Bedroom + Study

• Burj Khalifa & Fountain Views

• BUA: 1629 sq.ft.

AED 4,600,000Reshma Lulla | Investment ManagerM: +971 52 920 7002 | E: [email protected]

The Address Boulevard, Downtown

• Studio Apartment

• Sea & DIFC view

• BUA: 557 sq.ft.

• Fully Furnished

• Address Hotel & Resort Service

• Luxury Five start Hotel Apartment

Katerina Tsareva | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 50 509 1787 | E: [email protected]

AED 1,400,000

Fountain Views 1, Downtown Dubai

• 2 Bedroom

• Burj Khalifa & Fountain Views

• Above 30th Floor

• Two Balconies

• BUA: 1507 sq.ft.

Katerina Tsareva | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 50 509 1787 | E: [email protected]

AED 3,455,000

Claren 2, Downtown Dubai

• 2 Bedroom + Study

• 2 Balconies

• BUA: 1746 sq.ft.

• Panoramic Downtown

& Fountain View

• Gymnasium & Pool

Adisha Fernando | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 55 545 8064 | E: [email protected]

AED 3,500,000

Burj Vista 1, Downtown Dubai

• 2 Bedroom

• Sheikh Zayed Road View

• Brand new apartments

• Connected to Dubai Mall

• BUA: 1237 sq.ft.

AED 2,150,000

Raza Mujtaba | Property AdvisorM: +971 52 441 3995 | E: [email protected]

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The Address Boulevard, Downtown Dubai

This contemporary 2 bed apartment is expertly designed and epitomizes 5 star living. The apartment is exquisitely furnished from top to bottom. The entrance leads into a large open plan living / dining area. Both bedrooms are extremely spacious & lead into state of the art en-suite bathrooms. One of the bedrooms leads into a spacious balcony with Panoramic view of Burj Khalifa and fountain. Address Residences Boulevard Dubai is a five star premium hotel and serviced residences, launched in 2012. Located near The Dubai Mall, it is the sixth addition to Address Hotels + Resorts portfolio of Emaar Hospitality Group in Dubai.

• 2 Bedroom

• Panoramic View of Burj

Khalifa & the fountain

• BUA: 1285 sq.ft.

• Fully serviced apartment

• High floor

• Large balcony area

• Swimming pool & gymasium

AED 3,675,000Reshma Lulla | Investment ManagerM: +971 52 920 7002 | E: [email protected]

Marina Residence 5, Palm Jumierah

• 2 Bedroom + Study + Maids

• Triplex 2 BR Townhouse

• BUA: 3999 sq.ft.

• Basement with private garage for 2 cars

• Both bedrooms en-suite

Deja Vu Real Estate BrokersM: +971 56 720 5763 | E: [email protected]

AED 3,900,000

Shoreline,Palm Jumierah

• 1 Bedroom

• Park Views

• BUA: 1145 sq.ft.

• Bathrooms 2

• Built in Wardrobes

• Spacious Balcony

Nhi Truong | Property AdvisorM: +971 52 962 7939 | E: [email protected]

AED 1,399,000

Shoreline Apartments, Palm Jumierah

• 3 Bedroom + Maids

• All bedrooms en-suite

• BUA: 2158.92 sq.ft.

• Vacant unit

• Semi Open Kitchen

• Community and park view

Nhi Truong | Property AdvisorM: +971 52 962 7939 | E: [email protected]

AED 2,095,000

Garden Homes Frond, Palm Jumierah

• 4 Bedroom Villa

• Sea and Marina skyline

• BUA: 5000 sq.ft.

• Barbeque pit &

swimming pool

• Beach access

Adisha Fernando | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 55 545 8064 | E: [email protected]

AED 8,850,000

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Maple, Dubai Hills Estate

We are proud to offer this prime 4 bedrooms + maids townhouse located in the most prestigious Place in Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate - Maple by Emaar Properties.Walking Distance to the park and community centerNear from the New Dubai Hills Mall and coming metro Dubai Hills Blvd , schools , Hospital and etc.

• 4 Bedroom + Maids• Walking distance to

the park

• BUA: 2462 sq.ft.

• Handover September 2019

• Paid 60%

• 40% on Handover

• Amazing location

AED 2,199,999Wasim Al Nakechbandi | Investment ManagerM: +971 55 570 8339 | E: [email protected]

C1 tower, The Hills

• 3 Bedroom + Maids

• Emirated Golf Club Views

• BUA: 2134 sq.ft.

• All bedroom en suite

• Yoga lawn & Barbeque deck

• Health & fitness facilities

Katerina Tsareva | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 50 509 1787 | E: [email protected]

AED 2,950,000

The Mansions, Jumierah Island

• 5 bedroom + Maids

• Lake View

• BUA: 8800 sq.ft.

• 7 Bathrooms

• Plot Area: 15,405 sq.ft.

• Private garden & swimming pool

Ahmad El Ali | Leasing ConsultantM: +971 50 114 5425 | E: [email protected]

AED 16,500,000

Warda Apartments, Townsquare

• 1 Bedroom

• Boulevard View

• BUA: 624 sq.ft.

• Handover April 2019

• Located in the main square of the community

Irfaan Kasimali | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 50 657 8281| E: [email protected]

AED 650,000

Hayat Boulevard, Townsquare

• Studio Apartment

• Community View

• BUA: 315.60 sq.ft.

• Located on 7th Floor

• Exclusive with us

• Handover June 2019

Irfaan Kasimali | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 50 657 8281| E: [email protected]

AED 420,000

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Al Sahab 2,Dubai Marina

• 1 Bedroom

• Full Marina View

• BUA: 945 sq.ft.

• 2 Bathrooms

• Chiller free

• 5 minutes walk to the beach

Luisa Ruggiero | Leasing ConsultantM: +971 56 823 3926 | E: [email protected]

AED 2,095,000

Hayat Townhouse, Townsquare

• 3 Bedroom + Maids

• Walking distance to community

• Swimming pool

• Type 1

• BUA: 2236 sq.ft

Wasim Al Nakechbandi | Investment ManagerM: +971 55 570 8339 | E: [email protected]

AED 1,525,000

Hayat 1, Townsquare

• 3 Bedroom + Maids

• Type 5

• BUA: 2226.84 sq.ft.

• Ready to move in

• Near swimming pool & park

Hassan Iqbal | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 53 649 4967 | E: [email protected]

AED 1,500,000

Arabella Townhouse, Mudon

• 3 Bedroom + Maids

• Semi Detached & Single Row

• BUA: 2350 sq.ft.

• Covered Parking

• Brand new unit

• Private Garden

Payal Jagasia | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 56 676 7788 | E: [email protected]

AED 2,100,000

Hayat, Townsquare

• 4 Bedroom + Maids

• Type 7

• BUA: 2421 sq.ft.

• Corner Villa, Single Row

• Biggest townhouse in the community

Payal Jagasia | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 56 676 7788 | E: [email protected]

AED 1,900,000

Atlantic, Dubai Marina

• 2 Bedroom + Study

• Full Marina View

• BUA: 1852 sq.ft.

• Vacant on Transfer

• Upgraded apartment

• Walking distance to Mall

Akshay Barar | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 55 553 5714 | E: [email protected]

AED 2,700,000

FIVE, Viceroy, Palm Jumierah

• Studio Hotel Apartment

• Fully Furnished & serviced

• BUA: 622 sq.ft.

• Facing Gold Mile

• 16 Storied Luxurious Hotel Apartments

Adisha Fernando | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 55 545 8064 | E: [email protected]

AED 1,500,000• 3 Bedroom + Maids + study

• Panoramic Marina View

• BUA: 3592 sq.ft.

• Vacant Apartment

• Private Pool

• 24 hours concierge

Negar Kia | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 50 440 4125 | E: [email protected]

AED 3,200,000

The Waves, Duplex Penthouse Dubai Marina

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The 118, Downtown DubaiComposed of only 26 apartments, the 118 is one of the rare developments that occupy a whole floor for each of its units in Downtown Dubai. In addition to this, it also has two duplex penthouses for those who enjoy a truly opulent lifestyle with all the space any normal apartment would not be able to offer. On each floor, residents can gaze at delightful 360-degree views of the Downtown area, including the Manzil District, Souk Al Bahar and Dubai International Financial Centre through their massive 3.5 m long windows.-20,000 Sq. Ft. poolside garden and deck, ideal for large and elegant events. Fitness center with steam and sauna facilities. Each apartment has its own drivers room. 5 podium levels for vehicles. Valet parking with 27 private rooms for chauffeurs. 24-hour concierge

• 4 Bedroom + Drivers room

• Penthouse

• Private elevator per residence

• BUA: 6650.05 sq.ft.

• Stunning views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa

• Round-the-clock maintenance crew

• Walking distance from the boulevard

AED 22,000,000Saiqa Amir | Managing DirectorM: +971 50 439 4296 | E: [email protected]

Mira 3, Type 3E Reem

• 3 Bedroom Townhouse

• Back to Back View

• BUA: 2996 sq.ft.

• Vacant on Transfer

• Beautifully Lanscaped

• Plot Area: 3000 sq.ft.

Reshma Lulla | Investment ManagerM: +971 52 920 7002 | E: [email protected]

AED 1,940,000

Casa, Arabian Ranches 2

• 3 Bedroom + Maids

• Villa, Type 2

• BUA: 3143 sq.ft.

• Vacant on Transfer

• 4 Bathrooms

• Well maintained

Aslam Hussein | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 55 102 5656 | E: [email protected]

AED 3,000,000

Legacy, Nova VillaJumeirah Park

• 4 Bedroom + Maids

• District 9

• BUA: 4869 sq.ft.

• 5 Bathrooms

• Fully Furnished

• Landscaped garden

Saiqa Amir | Managing DirectorM: +971 50 439 4296 | E: [email protected]

AED 4,000,000

Mira 4, Type 2MReem

• 3 Bedroom + Maids

• 3 Bathrrom + Powder room

• BUA: 2385 sq.ft.

• Vacant on Transfer

• Fully Upgraded

• Located on Park & Pool

Hiten Sampat | Senior Property AdvisorM: +971 55 852 5977 | E: [email protected]

AED 2,150,000

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