Features

6 Myths Distorting Off-Plan Investing

6 Myths Distorting Off-Plan Investing

Early entry, flexible payment plans, and strong branding don't guarantee off-plan returns — yet these myths continue to shape buying decisions across the UAE. Banke International Properties CEO Porush Jhunjhunwala breaks down six of the most persistent misconceptions, from launch timing to lifestyle storytelling, and what today's more deliberate, data-led buyers are actually evaluating before they commit.

4 in 5 Construction Firms Using Digital & AI Tools Report Better Cost Control: PlanRadar

4 in 5 Construction Firms Using Digital & AI Tools Report Better Cost Control: PlanRadar

4 in 5 UAE construction firms using digital and AI tools report better cost control, according to PlanRadar's 2026 survey of 1,728 professionals. Non-adopters are 1.3x more likely to face month-long delays and 1.7x more likely to lose documentation during disputes. In a market with over AED 1 trillion in active projects, the performance gap is no longer a future risk — it's already opening.

Interviews

Less Brochure Language, More Verifiable Data

Less Brochure Language, More Verifiable Data

Marketing Director Simranjeet Singh shares how trust, consistent messaging and data-backed communication are helping developers build stronger buyer confidence in Dubai's evolving property market.

Demonstrate Stability, Don’t Promote It

Demonstrate Stability, Don’t Promote It

Ritesh Lamba of Dugasta Properties explains why Dubai's real estate market has moved beyond promoting stability, with buyers now prioritising transparency, community living and long-term residential value.

Experience is the Asset

Experience is the Asset

Asteco CEO Christopher Knable explains why community management is evolving beyond maintenance, and how resident experience, technology and operational excellence directly influence long-term property value and investment returns.

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Publications

Power Lists

The Power Players of 2025

The Power Players of 2025

On the occasion of World Facilities Management Day, REM TIMES presents the Power Players of 2025, an ongoing campaign celebrating the trailblazers driving the region’s real estate growth

Meet the Community Champions of the UAE

Meet the Community Champions of the UAE

June 13 marks International Community Association Managers Day. As part of its new and ongoing series ‘Community Champions’, REM TIMES recognises the top community management professionals of the UAE

The Unsung Heroes of Facilities Management

The Unsung Heroes of Facilities Management

On the occasion of World Facilities Management Day, REM TIMES honours the unsung heroes from some of the leading FM companies in the UAE

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