Dubai International Property Show, 2009

The international property show 2009 has been inaugurated in Dubai on 15th February, 2009. The chairman of Dubai land department HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum inaugurated the event. This show has set a platform for exceptional development projects. This biggest transactional property Dubai sales exhibition projects over 150 exhibitors from all around the globe. Exceptional real estate developments are on display. During the show you will find high net worth individuals, private buyers and investors all together under one roof. This international event basically focuses on residential property sales and is a great event organized from investment point of view as well.

The show brings together various commercial and residential investors and billion dollar transactions are being carried out. If we compare the size and popularity of this grand event from 2006, there has been an increase of 35 percent in 2007 and it is growing continuously. This year above 20,000 visitors are expected to attend this property show. Sheikh Mohamed said, “Dubai will be the fastest city to recover from the impact of the ongoing credit crunch, and the emirate’s real estate sector will once again witness a period of long term boom. The impressive participation of players at the ‘International Property Show – Dubai 2009 underlines the high confidence in the UAE’s property sector.”

A list of target visitors is created which includes marketing specialists, high net worth individuals, commercial property in Dubai developers, investment agencies, property investors, residential and retail property developers, interior designers and financial advisors. This show will go on until February 17, 2009 at DIEC that is Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions are the event organizers capitalizes on the rising number of expatriates in Dubai in 2009. The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) and DLD that is Dubai Land Department are well associated with this striking event and have also contribute to the high level of confidence in investors present at the show.

This property show was first organized in the year 2004 and since that it has become one of the most important and grand event of Dubai attracting a higher percentage of visitors every year. At this event, delegates from across the world have participated including some high outlined companies from Spain, Malaysia, Bulgaria, UK, Korea, US and others. The show not only caters to high valued clients in terms of property dealings, but it is an event organized for those seeking to launch strong personal relationships with worldwide property investors and players. The show is well managed by both visitors and exhibitors; however, the list of exhibitors is a never ending one. It includes various hotel and resort owners, architects, construction companies, real estate agents, time share units, villas and villa departments, federations and associations, property investors, interior designers, cheap holidays  etc. The event only ventures licensed real estate projects, thus, it has allowed the local companies as well to participate, which are licensed by RERA.

This is the fifth edition of the show, featuring some of the leading real estate companies of the UAE including Khoie Properties. This property developer is showcasing the La Hoya Bay project worth Dhs3.5bn. Some other local developers are well involved including RAK properties, Roots Land Real Estate, Dubai World Central, Time properties and many more. RERA is the strategic partner of the event and has set up a special spectator area – the RERA Consultancy Zone. This zone is especially created for handling commercial and residential investor’s queries. There is a dedicated pavilion for banks and other financial institutions to handle investors seeking financial advice. Thus, those who are indulged in property transactions and investments must visit this impressive event.