Dubizzle buys Property Monitor

Dubizzle Group, the UAE-based general classifieds platform, has announced that it has acquired UAE-based real estate platform Property Monitor, strengthening its leadership in the real estate classifieds and technology sectors.

Through this strategic acquisition, Dubizzle Group aims to improve the value it offers agencies and developers by providing a more thorough, data-rich user experience.

Alongside integration into its existing real estate ecosystem, Dubizzle Group also plans to expand Property Monitor’s offerings.

In detail, Dubizzle Group intends to incorporate demand-side data, allowing for greater client engagement with the platform.

“We are delighted to welcome Property Monitor to the Dubizzle Group real estate portfoli,” Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Dubizzle Group said. “As a trusted and respected brand in the UAE, it complements our market-leading platforms Bayut and Dubizzle. This acquisition creates new opportunities to enhance the value we offer to agents and developers, while reinforcing our position as the UAE’s leading destination for real estate classifieds. It also aligns with our broader strategy of targeted acquisitions that elevate the user experience across the region’s real estate and automotive sectors.”

Dubai Internet City Set to Showcase Talent and Innovation Shaping the Future of Tech at Inaugural GITEX Asia in Singapore

Dubai Internet City, the emirate’s leading tech hub, will join a delegation led by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) at GITEX Asia, taking place on April 23-25, 2025 in Singapore.

A part of TECOM Group PJSC, Dubai Internet City will showcase the dynamism and innovation of Dubai’s digital economy at the first edition of GITEX Asia. This entity -a leading enabler of the Middle East’s digital economy- has been instrumental in enabling globally impactful innovation for 25 years, contributing significantly to digital transformation efforts and encouraging the adoption of advanced technologies.

Today, Dubai Internet City generates 65% of Dubai’s technology sector GDP and has facilitated the creation of more than 125,000 jobs since its inception in 1999, according to the Dubai Internet City – Impact Assessment study conducted in partnership with Accenture and released this February. Participating at GITEX Asia, Dubai Internet City, which has added AED 100 billion to Dubai’s GDP over the past 15 years alone, will reinforce its commitment to accelerating the city’s position as an internationally impactful tech hub.

“Digital transformation thrives through collaboration with global technology policymakers and industry leaders, and GITEX Asia is a springboard to showcase the robust fundamentals of Dubai’s world-class digital economy to international peers and partners,” said Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City. “We look forward to showcasing the transformative potential of Dubai Internet City’s ecosystem and fostering partnerships that will shape the future of the technology sector, strengthening Dubai’s and the UAE’s position as a preferred global destination for business, investment, and innovation, in line with the visionary Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and the UAE Digital Economy Strategy.”

Dubai Internet City’s presence at GITEX Asia will showcase success stories from its vibrant ecosystem of 4,000 customers – including multinational giants, Fortune 500s such as IBM, Google, and Microsoft, and start-ups – and more than 31,000 professionals. The district’s offering is further strengthened by 19 Innovation and research and development (R&D) Centres operated by global leaders including 3M, IBM, HP, Ericsson, and Cisco.

in5, the start-up and entrepreneurship incubator founded by TECOM Group in 2013, has supported more than 1,000 start-ups across the tech, media, design, and science sectors since its inception, and will join Dubai Internet City at GITEX Asia.

Dubai Internet City will be located at the Dubai stand, HB-C80, in Hall B of Marina Bay Sands during GITEX Asia.

Alongside in5, Dubai Internet City is part of TECOM Group’s portfolio of business districts and services, which includes Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Design District (d3).

Meet Kristian Cuku: The Man Who Managed €83 Million Property Sales in Five Hours

As numbers go, they don’t get much bigger. Earlier this year, Kristian Cuku organized what is now considered one of the most successful international real estate events ever held for the Dubai market.

During a five-hour evening event in Switzerland, attended by over 300 elite guests, he achieved an extraordinary €83 million in property sales—a record for this kind of format.

This success set a new benchmark for how Dubai is presented internationally and proved that Kristian’s direct, intelligent, and elegant approach works across borders.

“I don’t think anyone ever can or will beat those numbers,” he says.

Known as “The Real Estate Lion,” Cuku has established himself not merely as a top-performing broker in Dubai, but as a global strategist and trusted advisor for cross-border investments.

His real estate portfolio spans over 16 countries, covering key urban markets across the Middle East, Western Europe, North Africa, and emerging parts of Asia. ” I like to think of myself as more than a broker in Dubai—more a connector of cities, people, and opportunities,” he says.

Following the historic results in Switzerland, he is now preparing for his next international roadshow in Rabat, Morocco. The event will gather top Dubai developers and selected investors from North Africa and Europe, with the aim of expanding access to high-quality Dubai real estate and establishing a new hub for strategic cross-market collaboration.

To meet the growing demand for private consultation, Cuku has launched a premium online advisory platform, where individuals and investors can book exclusive sessions at $100 per minute. T

“It sounds like a lot but when you think of the potential returns, I don’t think so,” he explains.

IPS 2025: In Conversation with Ali Jaber, CEO, GJ Properties

On the sidelines of the 21st edition of International Property Show (IPS) 2025, an annual property sales event that took place from April 14-16 this year at the Dubai World Trade Centre, we caught up with Ali Jaber, CEO of GJ Properties Investments L.L.C., a UAE-based real estate and property developments firm.

Over the past decade, GJ Properties has delivered 15 premium real estate projects across Ajman and the Northern Emirates, establishing itself as one of the UAE’s leading luxury developers.

With a focus on enhancing quality of life, the company is committed to creating exceptional living spaces built to the highest industry standards.

Watch the full video to hear Jaber’s insights on how GJ Properties ensures excellence at every stage of development.