Business & Money | Sunday 26 March, 2017 10:30 am |

The International Property Show 2017, which will be held from 2-4 April, at the Dubai World Trade Center, focuses on providing the best investment opportunities for Qatari investors and buyers. In accordance with a report issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD), it was noted that the number of Qatari investors in Dubai was 1006 in 2016, with total value of investment close to AED 2 billion.

“Dubai is a prime destination for real estate investments. The city is the most preferred destination for the investors from GCC in particular. As such, many Qatari investors choose Dubai as a realty investment destination because of its safe haven status and guaranteed on-going returns on investment. Dubai’s real estate market holds this strong position in the country due to its powerful legislation as well as the continued efforts of the government which support this vital sector. As a result, the International Property Show is a significant event supported by the government, which seeks to create and develop an effective platform for all key stakeholders under one roof,” said Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, organisers of the International Property Show, which is officially supported by Dubai Land Department (DLD).

As citied by real estate experts, Dubai is well positioned to experience a rich growth in the real estate investments in 2017 from the GCC and investors from all over the world. While there a host of reasons to support this progressive growth, the affordable prices, promotional offers, credibility of the real estate companies, and the suitable sales plans offered across many projects in Dubai are the underlying facts for this quick and steady growth.

“One of the main attractions of International Property Show 2017, which will be held in April, is the fact that it is the first – of – its - kind that will allow direct real estate deals, subject to the authorisation offered by Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).This implies that all the exhibiting companies will have the right to receive down payments or full payments for the properties they sell. This is a golden opportunity for those who are seeking direct deals to benefit from the great offers during the show,” added Al Shezawi.

Al Shezawi stated that all the prices adjustments which took place in the past few years have proved beneficial for the real estate sector, attracting more investors. He further emphasised that all industry reports and statistics issued by the key specialists or consultants of the industry, indicate a positive growth trend for the number of real estate investors in Dubai. The International Property Show 2017 will house some of the best realty destinations from around the world including Europe, North America, Asia and Pacific and South East Africa. Among the exhibitors, there will be the developers of residential complexes and high buildings, entertainment facilities, retail outlets, financial institutions, asset management companies, investment authorities and architects and interior designs specialists.

International Property Show is organised by Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, located in Dubai, the leading company in organizing conferences and events in UAE. The company has been an instrumental force in boosting the growth of the exhibitions industry in Dubai. Over the years, the company has gained a reputation for being one of the biggest companies specialising in varied aspects of exhibitions industry.