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Indian Firms Are Pivoting to the UAE as U.S. Tariffs Disrupt Exports
In August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively doubled tariffs on many Indian exports — raising duties on certain goods from 25 % to as high as 50%.
For Indian exporters whose largest overseas market is the U.S., this move is a seismic disruption. The stakes are high: reduced margins, loss of competitiveness, and even risk of losing market share.
Stephen James Mitchell
Sep 248 min read


Does Dubai Commercial Real Estate Offer a Unique Edge?
Dubai’s commercial real estate sector has entered a period of unprecedented strength. With record-low vacancy rates, surging foreign direct investment (FDI), and government policies that continue to attract international businesses, the emirate is positioning itself as a uniquely resilient and lucrative market for investors. In Q2 2025 alone, commercial property sales reached AED 31 billion ($8.4bn)—a 50% increase year-on-year—with the office segment recording AED 2.62 billio
Stephen James Mitchell
Sep 149 min read


Wasl Unveils ‘The Next Chapter’ Jumeirah Golf Estates Masterplan
When you think of Dubai's relentless pursuit of excellence in urban development, few projects stand out like Jumeirah Golf Estates. With the unveiling of its expansion project, “The Next Chapter,” the community steps into a bold new era. Designed to cover a vast 4.68 million square meters of land, this ambitious masterplan brings together cutting-edge urban design, sustainability, and luxury living.
Stephen James Mitchell
May 3111 min read


Key Insights from the March 2025 Property Monitor Report
Dubai property prices continued their upward trajectory in March 2025, with a 1.88% increase in the Dynamic Price Index (DPI). This marks the second consecutive month of above-average growth, pushing average prices to AED 1,534 per sq ft. That’s 24.3% above the previous market peak in September 2014.
Stephen James Mitchell
May 78 min read
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