UAE News: Capital on the Spotlight!

Fewest ever vacancies in the Capital
Fewer than five out of every 1,000 flats and villas in popular residential areas of the capital are available to rent, property consultants say. It appears to confirm that the city’s vacancy rate is at its lowest ever, a situation analysts warn could hinder economic growth. More here

Rents in AUH continue to Soar!
The most in-depth study of rental prices in the capital was released yesterday, and broke down the increased costs by street and neighbourhood. The smallest increase was eight per cent for a two-bedroom apartment in Khalidiyah, while the largest was a hike of 50 per cent in just three months for single-bedroom units on Passport Road. More here

Capital's Plan to Attract More Visitors
Under the umbrella of the Travellers Welcome campaign, the emirate wants to promote itself as an upmarket city that retains the elements of being an authentic, friendly Arabian destination. Read further here

Abu Dhabi: Building a Creative City
In Abu Dhabi, a city of innumerable languages, home to migrants of all sorts – with various talents, some yet to be realised – there exists precisely this possibility. How might they together make both themselves and the city? Full article here