Living - Sample Content from 2008 Report

The astonishing rise in property prices during 2008 in the Emirates certainly shocked many residents and investors alike. Like the Burj Dubai, no mean performer with price increases of around 80% since first offered for sale, the cost of any form of accommodation in the UAE seemed to defy gravity. Prices just kept going up and up, apparently with no limit. It is hard to believe that in a space of just over 5 years, property prices in Dubai have risen four if not five-fold. It has been without doubt the strongest performing property market in the world.