Archive for January 31, 2019
Dubai’s souks offer a glimpse into Emirati culture
Dubai’s shopping festival may be over, but shoppers looking for a unique, special shopping experience can’t beat a visit to one of the city’s traditional ‘souks.’ What is a souk? A souk is a traditional bazaar and marketplace common i...
Northern line extension powers ahead
One of the biggest improvements coming to Battersea Power Station and the Nine Elms area is an extension of the London Underground Northern Line from Kennington Station. This massive project is projected to open in 2021, connecting this section...
More families are looking to move to Dubai’s suburbs
In a trend similar to cities in Europe and North America, more families are moving to outlying suburbs in Dubai. The reason for these moves is varied. Some are moving due to prices, while others, as they have children or grow older, are look...
Dark versus light: interior design palettes
Light versus dark interiors is a choice that new and old homeowners grapple with on a regular basis. For those who have invested in a unit in a new development, like buyers at Prospect Place and Battersea Roof Gardens have learned, choosing the...
Overseas investors continue to have confidence in London
In spite of Brexit negotiations, foreign investors continue to signal confidence in the property market in the United Kingdom and London, diversifying their purchases. A weaker British pound has led many investors to set their sights on bill...
How to enjoy London during the winter holidays
The Christmas holidays are coming next week and all of London is abuzz. London is probably one of the best places to spend Christmas, as the city glows on every street corner and every road is bustling with shoppers and visitors. Here are four ...
New iconic Miami bridge starts construction
With short-term pain comes long-term gain, as Miami will gain beautiful and useful infrastructure through a new motorway project. There are three major components of this project that will make Miami a better place to live and to ease travel...
Battersea Power Station getting ready to fire up
Residents at Battersea Power Station or any of the residences in the newly gentrified Nine Elms District will never have to worry about a power outage. Next to the River Thames and below Power Station Park, a newly built Energy Centre will p...