But do not mistake Dubai as an urban concrete jungle. The city has carefully preserved some of its rich heritage and there ’s quite a lot more to do in Dubai than just shopping. Some of the popular Dubai attractions include the world's tallest hotel the iconic Burj Al-Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, the Dubai Museum in the restored Al Fahidi Fort, and the Heritage Village of Hatta. Property in Dubai offers overseas buyers some truly exciting options. Prices are still very affordable and a fast growing property market is currently underway offering purchasers many strong investment opportunities.

Property is so much part of Dubai's infamous growth that real estate investment here allows buyers a spectacular chance to cash in on high growth of an average 18% per annum (over the past five years) and typical rental returns of up to 12%.

Dubai property attracts shrewd land and property investors who seek to purchase from the very start and reap high, tax-free rewards from both commercial and residential properties in dubai classifieds. Since 2006, freehold ownership rights have been formally given to foreigners and demand is exceedingly high for commercial and residential property to accommodate the large influx of multinationals and expatriates to the Emirate. Developers cannot currently build enough to keep up with demand and while this situation continues, the property market in Dubai remains buoyant, offering homebuyers and investors outstanding growth potential. The lavish Dubai International Airport in itself is an architectural sight to be seen and reflects the great innovation Dubai offers at every corner. The airport is currently under expansion to cater for Dubai's projected surge in tourism and this is expected to further boost Dubai, alongside its growing international corporate activity and property markets.

As the fastest sector of the economy, tourism is targeted at 15 million visitors per year by 2010 and, with projects such as the 20 billion dollar Dubailand now well underway, an even healthier rental and holiday home market is anticipated for the near future. Large commercial zones, including Dubai Media City, Dubai Pearl and Dubai International Financial Centre are also attracting expatriates in their droves, all creating a huge resulting demand for luxury apartments and villas for sale and rent.

Neighbourhoods and communities in Dubai Deira and eastern Dubai

Abu Hail · Al Baraha · Al Buteen · Al Dhagaya · Al Hamriya Port · Al Khabisi · Al Mamzar · Al Mizhar