Sameer Lakhani

Sameer Lakhani

Special to Gulf News

The writer is Managing Director of Global Capital Partners.

Articles from the author

Dubai’s ready homes have a pricing issue

As offplan sales dominate, ready home sales lag and same is happening on prices

Heading into the final months of 2025, the Dubai property market has been seeing rental rates and property prices cooling off slightly. Is this the moment for ready homes to gain traction?

Will US stocks see a sharp correction?

US companies are carrying too much of debt for their own good – and that’s a risk

The US markets have seen some periodic pullbacks in recent days. Could it be heading for something more drastic?

UAE value stocks will hold their own

Latest US markets surge are built around AI and meme-stocks – that’s high risk

Traders at the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

Can Lulu, Spinneys’ share prices pick up pace?

Value-focussed investors will do well to look at UAE retailers’ expansion plans

Lulu Retail and Spinneys have just revealed sold H1-2025 results. Value chasing investors will be taking notice.

What UAE investors must do to inflation-proof

Tariffs are a drag on global economy, which requires investors to rework portfolios

US is striking trade deals or imposing higher tariffs on those nations that haven't done so. How will tariffs play out on inflation?

Dubai property: Timing entry, exit and re-entry

Property investors have some serious calculations to do on most likely returns

Investors can always go by the strategy of 'buy the dip'. But it's never as straight-forward as that.

UAE stock markets lead global growth charts

For investors, UAE’s real estate is not the only growth story that’s happening

Thinking of investing in UAE real estate? While you are at it, check out UAE stock markets too.

Dubai property market is seeing good bargains

A mix of price corrections and developer offers benefits property buyers

The Dubai property market is starting to see some changes - and changes that will be of benefit to a new base of buyers.

Is Dubai creating more affordable homes?

First-home project will help Dubai expand property ownership to newer areas

Dubai's new 'first-home' initiative aims to expand the pool of investors. It could also see the city create more affordable housing.

Dubai’s Amlak is ready to unlock more value

Amlak is getting its house in order through selling land, real estate finance portfolio

Amlak's stock price has been through the roof on DFM in recent times. Shareholders are clearly seeing gains to be made from its restructuring.

Planning to buy property? Use your cash to best effect

Dubai property market is seeing developers offer more generous incentives

The developers are competing on launches - and in offering the most incentives, whether that's discounts or payment options.

Is a correction on for Dubai property values?

Potential home buyers should be tracking price changes – they could soon be rewarded

The recent Fitch report talks about a property price correction for Dubai real estate. That brings about its own set of opportunities for buyers who might have been priced out.

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