Dubai

Dubai Luxury Property: It’s just an incredible place, a place that really stimulates your imagination. The sheer extravagance of the place, the audacity and the continuing development just has to be seen to be believed. It really is worth a visit. People from all over the World go to Dubai and more and more are buying property there, why? Quite simply because they just keep on building the most amazing places and keep on coming up with new headline grabbing events that really do put Dubai on the map. Lots of major sporting events, conferences and lots of great shopping, what else is there? Oh the weather with an average daily temperature of 27C not too bad, although one has to be careful about the humidity at certain times of the year, so take note and visit when the sun shines and the humidity is low but be sure to visit.
 
Profile: One of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates Dubai was created in 1971
Population: 1.4 million
Time: GMT +4
Dialling code: 971 4
Currency: UAE Dirham (Dh)
Religion: Islam is the official religion

Climate: Hot and humid in the summer with temperatures up to 50C, cooler and much more pleasant from the end of September to beginning of May. It normally rains in January and February if at all.

Getting There: Dubai International Airport is the busiest airport in the Middle East and one of the most accessible with connections to over 140 destinations.

Special Features: The architecture in Dubai is breathtaking, from the futuristic skyscrapers to the mosques and wind towers of Old Dubai standing alongside them. The Grand Mosque boasts the cities tallest minaret.  Originally opened in 1900 it was recently rebuilt in traditional Islamic architectural style.  The real attraction of Dubai however is the fantastic shopping!

Living There: More than three-quarters of Dubai's population are actually citizens of other countries. UK passport holders don't need a visa beforehand to enter the UAE for business or tourist visits lasting 30 days (extendable up to 90 days). Resident visas and work permits are issued by the concerned authorities in the UAE and the application is made through a prospective employer.  For more details visit the UAE embassy website.

Buying Property: Everyone is buying property in Dubai, people from all over the Globe. The infrastructure is such that it is easy to get there, in fact Dubai is a major international hub so lots of flights in and out. Easy access and the fact that they build such incredible structures really does make Dubai a truly unique place. This uniqueness looks set to continue long into the future as they seem to have an endless supply of great ideas. They build not only on the land but also in the sea with some breathtaking land reclamation schemes. Strategically located with tax-free living and a very strong economic outlook, Dubai is the ideal base for multinationals targeting markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. All these regions are sources of visitors and investors into Dubai and help to make this particular Emirate a very attractive place to invest. Find a reputable real estate agent and investigate this truly incredible place for a really special property investment, you can enjoy the visits and the shopping whilst keeping an eye on your investment.