About UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the world's youngest and most dynamic countries; founded in December 1971. In recent years the UAE has been propelled onto the world's centre stage because of its dynamic property investment boom. Dhubai and Abu Dhabi are often thought of as the key areas in which to invest, but other Emirates such as Ajman properties are also growing in popularity.

One hundred per cent foreign ownership within free zones has caused frenzy amongst off plan property investors the world over. Plus, overseas home-seekers are drawn to its tax-free, safe and sunny climate. Learn more about reasons to invest in off plan property here.

The UAE offers state of the art property at affordable prices, complimented by a very high standard of medical and educational facilities. Additionally, there are all the leisure and sports facilities you can think of, including the Dubai World Cup horse race, Rugby 7s, and various golf championship competitions.

Seven Emirates make up the UAE, Abu Dhabi (capital), Dubai, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces is the President of the UAE. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, is the Vice President and Prime Minister.

The country's oil wealth has turned it into a bustling advanced nation with one of the world's highest per capita income within 34 years of its formation. Although the UAE's GDP is highly dependent on oil, "to be ready" when reserves run thin, the Dubai has recently begun to diversify its economy with a focus on tourism, services and real estate development.

The UAE is serviced by more than 65 international airlines, and has air links to over one hundred cities in the world. It is served by Emirates Air.

Since the discovery of oil in the UAE more than 30 years ago, the UAE has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living. There are substantial opportunities for doing business in the UAE. The country has an open economy.

Labour costs are competitive and corporate tax and personal taxes are nil. In addition every effort is being made to reduce the paperwork involved in establishing a business in the UAE. These factors combined with a strategic, accessible location, an excellent reliable infrastructure and an extremely pleasant and safe working environment look very rosy for future investment.

Abu Dhabi - the capital of the UAE

Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world and is the centre of government and business life in the UAE, headquarters of the emirate's oil operating companies and the base for embassies.

Dubai - for fantastic property investment opportunities

Dubai is the second largest Emirate in the UAE. The city of Dubai is divided by the famous Dubai Creek. This natural harbour, and Dubai's strategic location on the international trading map has made it one of the world's leading trading and commercial centres.

Dubai's attractiveness not only lies in its trade. Like the rest of the UAE, it has also been actively promoted as a tourist destination. The architecture of Dubai property, with its modern buildings and skyscrapers is the finest in the Middle East. Its oil wealth has been wisely utilised to encourage a healthy trade and commerce atmosphere other than those related to the oil industry.

The promotion of tourism and various tourism related projects will further elevate the status of Dubai in the region. Large gardens and parks, green boulevards with lush greenery, sophisticated high-rise buildings, state-of-the-art communication services and transport, international luxury hotel chains (including the world's only 7 star hotel), rich shopping malls, pristine beaches and cultural centres all contribute to Dubai's reputation of a tourist, business and cultural destination.

Sharjah - UAE's cultural capital

Sharjah is known as the cultural capital of the UAE. It is the headquarters for the UAE Authors' and Writers' Union.

Ajman's beautiful beaches and flourishing property market

Ajman is situated on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. The port of Ajman is located along a natural creek (Khor), which penetrates the town. Recent months has seen a lot of real estate activity in investing in Ajman, which has a beautiful beach.

Only 25 minutes drive to Dubai and 10 minutes to Sharjah airport makes this Emirate attractive to investors and residents as a somewhat quieter spot. J&JA Overseas Properties believes that Ajman presents a first class investment option right now.

With major developments such as Emirates City under construction and Ajman Marina and other landmark features, Ajman is very much where Dubai was five or six years ago. A number of us are already benefiting on healthy returns on Ajman properties which look set to increase significantly over the next few years. The construction of Ajman International Airport will begin later in 2008 and further significant infrastructure improvements are in the planning stage.

Umm Al Quwain shows the UAE's traditional side

Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the West coast. The traditional occupation of this Emirate has been fishing and date cultivation.

Ras Al Khaimah - Nothern UAE

Ras Al Khaimah is the fourth largest and northern most Emirate of the UAE. Archaeological excavations have revealed that very early settlers here traded with the Indians.  Ras Al Khaimah, like Ajman is attracting foreign investment. Ras Al Khaimah is only 45 minutes from Dubai and is an area of natural beauty with a stunning coastline, the longest in the UAE, and a beautiful mountain backdrop.  This Emirate also has its own airport and is well connected to the other Emirates by modern highways.

Fujarirah attracts tourism to its beaches

Fujairah is the only Emirate that lies on the eastern side of the UAE, along the Gulf of Oman, while all the six other Emirates are along the Arabian Gulf. Its clean beaches, water sports like swimming, yachting, water surfing and deep-sea fishing attract tourists throughout the year.