Is Now the Right Time to Buy Property in Dubai

It is being reported that Dubai property prices areRecently the government announced a $20bn cash
reaching the bottom, following highs back in theinjection into the local banking system and this is
Summer of 2008, prices have plummeted on thehelping regain confidence also with the relaxing of
back of the global market and Dubai very much aresidential visa requirements this is a much needed
country under construction has suffered particularlyboost.We feel that this will lift real estate prices and
badly. Dubai property Developments were very muchthat very much prices have reached the lowest point.
dependent on foreign investment which has sufferedA considerable number of investors are taking
causing property prices to plummet with falls of upadvantage of these all time low prices and still even a
to 50- 60 % not uncommon, Combined with negativegreater number are attempting to wait for further
press talking about the mass exodus of people fromfalls, it is very much a gamble and complete
Dubai.speculation with regard to the turnaround in prices,
Now with many properties trading at 2005 levels,those that get it right will have made a significantly
many Investors are showing renewed interest inadvantageous financial decision, those that don't time
property developments in the UAE, with rentalprices right will be very disappointed.
returns very high with a 7% return not uncommonWe have seen increased activity through the whole
and on specific properties double figures. Also in theof 2009 and with many individuals still opting for a
past residents who have priced themselves out ofcautious approach the economy we believe will offer
once unaffordable properties are purchasing andamazing investment opportunities once again.
creating a mini boom.Now finally recent investment reports into the
The off plan market is still struggling as this is veryProperty market of the UAE have stated prices have
much credit funded and until the financial worldnow risen by 7-9% in areas like Jumeirah Lake
economy improves will still stay very in-active and willTowers, Dubai Marina and The Business and financial
not reach the lowest point. with very much nildistricts.
activity in this property market area.