Please find below, studies on the Real Estate sector.

• Abu Dhabi gains on Dubai with more positive media coverage in the Real Estate sector

  The real estate markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were alive in Q309, with some unusual trends developing in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. According to the latest report by Landmark Advisory, residential prices in the UAE were more unpredictable than in previous quarters.

This report first appeared in Gulf Marketing Review's October 2008 issue. The full report with statistics is available for download at the bottom of this page.

Background

Eight real estate developers were studied to evaluate their media performance and the public’s trust perception of their brands through the period of 20 July to 20 August. Emaar, Aldar, Sorouh and Damac represent the UAE developers, while Barwa and Qatari Diar represent Qatar. Manara Developments and Al Kaheej Development Co. (Tameer) represent Bahrain.