Dubai: Real estate transactions has jumped to Dh77 billion in about 20,000 real estate transactions in the first quarter of 2017, a 45 per cent spike in value compared to the first quarter of last year 2016, according to a senior official.
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Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of Dubai Land Department, announced the increase during a media gathering as part of the ‘Ask the Leader’ initiative organised by the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition 2017.
#Dubai Land Department launches "Know Your Rights as a Real Estate Investor in Dubai" https://t.co/XZRUscN2Yc— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 3, 2017
On the second day of the exhibition, DLD received visitors and media representatives.
Bin Mejren said that based on the Land Department's data, the increase indicates that the real estate market in Dubai is preparing for a new phase of growth momentum and strong results achieved during the first quarter of this year was not surprising but was as expected.
He said Dubai’s real estate market is currently witnessing a sustainable growth path.
He added that the total value of real estate investments reached more than Dh40 billion through 15,501 investment transactions.
His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, hosted the meeting alongside Engineer Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). They also launched the ‘Know Your Rights as a Real Estate Investor in Dubai’ guide in cooperation with Al Tamimi & Company.
Guide
The launch of the ‘Know Your Rights as a Real Estate Investor in Dubai’ guide was attended by the Director General of DLD and Husam Hourani, Managing Partner of Al Tamimi & Co., who provided more details about the guide and its aim to highlight the investor rights guaranteed by the Emirate’s laws and regulations.
Commenting on the new guide, His Bin Mejren said: "Through its various departments, DLD is keen to cooperate with all concerned parties in the public and private sectors to spread awareness and a safe real estate culture among citizens, residents and visitors by informing them of their rights and duties.
“This book will certainly help to inform investors about their rights, and is also a tool for promoting a safe and stable investment environment for investors seeking opportunities in Dubai – a haven for world-class investments.”
Husam Hourani, Managing Partner at Al Tamimi & Company, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with DLD in this exciting initiative. The guide provides those interested in investing in Dubai’s real estate sector with comprehensive information to ensure they have all of the information they need to make well-informed decisions and protect their investments.”
DLD is participating under the theme ‘Dubai Land…Innovative Achievements…Global Leadership’ and will be part of the following three events this year: Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE), International Property Show (IPS), and Future Cities Show.
