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Turmoil driving foreigners away from Manama's suburbs

Black paint conceals a graffiti in Budaiya. Razan Alzayani / The National

Bahrain's urban landscape is being upended as protests in the villages and suburbs surrounding Manama spark a flight of expatriate professionals, with many relocating to high-quality apartments on the opposite side of the island. Read Article Turmoil driving foreigners away from Manama's suburbs

'Don't buy unless you fully understand the risks you are taking'

Dubai has a number of laws to protect property investors' rights, but exercising them can be a costly process. Jeff Topping / The National

Michael Lunjevich is a partner at the law firm Hadef & Partners. As the head of the company's commercial and property practice in Dubai, Mr Lunjevich says there are laws to protect property investors, but it is an expensive process to exercise those rights if legal action is required. Read Article 'Don't buy unless you fully understand the risks you are taking'

Storied Hawaiian estate up for $65m

The estate is considered to be the home of Hawaiian polo, which had its heyday in the late 1800s. Courtesy Christie's International Real Estate

The Life: The birthplace of Hawaiian polo is on the market for $65 million.  Read Article Storied Hawaiian estate up for $65m

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Turmoil driving foreigners away from Manama's suburbs

Bahrain's urban landscape is being upended as protests in the villages and suburbs surrounding Manama spark a flight of expatriate professionals, with many relocating to high-quality apartments on the opposite side of the island.

Gregor Stuart Hunter

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Storied Hawaiian estate up for $65m

The Life: The birthplace of Hawaiian polo is on the market for $65 million.

Gillian Duncan

Property company opens agents to public scrutiny

Firm hopes public review will bring transparency to the UAE property market. Read Article Property company opens agents to public scrutiny

In Doha, future building projects nod to past

Qatar is in a quandary. Its march towards wealth and modernity has left it missing the simplicity of its pearl-diving past. That sense of loss is the driving force behind an architectural revival. Read Article In Doha, future building projects nod to past

Aldar and Sorouh clarity call

Fund managers want Aldar and Sorouh, Abu Dhabi's two biggest developers, to clarify the status of their proposed US$15 billion merger.  Read Article Aldar and Sorouh clarity call

Leighton head regrets Al Habtoor deal

The chairman of Leighton Holdings, Australia¿s biggest builder, believes the company should never have gone into a joint venture with Al Habtoor Group. Read Article Leighton head regrets Al Habtoor deal

Nakheel to cater to less well-heeled on Dubai's Palm

Nakheel is to build 192 studio apartments on the Palm Jumeirah, catering for younger generation of customers and making the Palm more affordable to live on.  Read Article Nakheel to cater to less well-heeled on Dubai's Palm

Residents call for more security over burglaries

Residents at Al Reef Villas are stil plagued by break-ins, months after the community's developer pledged to boost security at the complex. Read Article Residents call for more security over burglaries

Turkish delight as Arab numbers soar

Increasing numbers of Arab nationals are visiting Turkey as the country launches shopping festivals and opens up its property market to investment.  Read Article Turkish delight as Arab numbers soar

Turks make buying land easier, sparking Arab interest

Estate agents in Turkey report high numbers of Arab nationals looking to buy property after the law changed allowing greater foreign investment.  Read Article Turks make buying land easier, sparking Arab interest

Turkey a booming economy on course to lose its shine

The Turkish economy is forecast to grow 2.3 per cent this year, making a soft landing after growth of 8.5 per cent last year.  Read Article Turkey a booming economy on course to lose its shine

Rising costs hit Drake & Scull's bottom line

Drake & Scull International stock dropped to a four-month low yesterday as first-quarter profits sank 18 per cent on finance and contract costs.  Read Article Rising costs hit Drake & Scull's bottom line

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In Doha, future building projects nod to past

Qatar is in a quandary. Its march towards wealth and modernity has left it missing the simplicity of its pearl-diving past. That sense of loss is the driving force behind an architectural revival.

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Nakheel to cater to less well-heeled on Dubai's Palm

Nakheel is to build 192 studio apartments on the Palm Jumeirah, catering for younger generation of customers and making the Palm more affordable to live on.

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Turkish delight as Arab numbers soar

Increasing numbers of Arab nationals are visiting Turkey as the country launches shopping festivals and opens up its property market to investment. 

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Michael Lunjevich is a partner at the law firm Hadef & Partners. As the head of the company's commercial and property practice in Dubai, Mr Lunjevich says there are laws to protect property investors, but it is an expensive process to exercise those rights if legal action is required.

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