Property For Sale in Dubai

The property business in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is booming.

The architecture throughout Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is amazing.

From the plethora of magnificent multi starred hotels to incredible housing developments offering apartments and houses in a variety of designs - all luxurious and many in ground breaking concepts.

Dubai's most famous landmark is probably the 7******* Burj Al Arab Hotel lying off the coast and built in the shape of a sailing boat. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WORLD'S ONLY 7 STAR HOTEL.

Other attention-drawing hotels include the Emirates Towers and the Dusit Hotel.

One of the most spectacular residential developments is the one built out into the bay in the shape of a huge palm tree.This is the first of several similar spectacular developments.

It used to be that only the expats working in the UAE had property there. However, nowadays, with the advent of more and more flights, many of them reasonably priced, many families are chosing to base themselves in Dubai, with the numerous international schools plus an enviable quality of life, and the breadwinner commuting regularly to elsewhere in the Middle East. Yet others are investing in property to let, for which there appears to be a good demand.

And others are having holidays and shopping sprees in Dubai taking full advantage of its tax free status to buy luxury items and gold jewellery at low, low prices.

New beachside developments, plus the standard of inbuilt luxury, means that Dubai is attracting house hunters away from the traditional destinations such as Spain and Florida.

Traffic jams are a serious problem and location has to be taken into consideration when choosing a property, if long delays in travelling to work, school or airport are to be avoided.

As anywhere, it is essential to do your homework and make sure you are dealing with a reputable agent before parting with money for a property in Dubai. It is also a good idea to find out if there a are any restrictive community rules in place which could cause you problems.

Sports and magnificent sports facilities abound in Dubai and attract a great many prestigious international events such as Grand Prix Motor Racing. There's powerboat racing and sailing events, as well as opportunities for scuba diving. Despite the absence of abundant natural freshwater supplies in the region, there are some first class golf courses and international competitions. Properties adjacent to golf courses are in great demand.

There is the Dubai Tennis Open, and, in the spring during the least hot time of the year, the Dubai Marathon is run, starting and finishing at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

From November to March each year there is an exciting calendar of horse racing at the Dubai Racing Club, including the world's richest race The Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirate Airlines

Besides the equestrian centre there is now a flourishing polo club and the world's largest indoor ski facility.