I’m planning a definitive book on community management’s origins and evolution in Dubai and the UAE. It will trace how a fledgling profession grew into a global model, spotlighting the pioneers, policies and practices that transformed our neighbourhoods into world-class…
There is no doubt that Dubai has captured the imagination of real estate investors around the world. The city’s vibrant property landscape features some…
When developers design and construct new communities, their immediate focus is often on architectural appeal, marketability, and speed to market. Yet, as Dubai’s real…
Who powers a thriving community? Not buildings, landscapes, or systems, but the people who run them. As real estate evolves into lifestyle infrastructure, human…
Dubai’s community landscape is evolving from “well-built” to “well-lived”. In a city defined by global diversity and local heritage, the differentiator is increasingly cultural…
Some books arrive quietly. Others announce themselves as milestones. The recent cover reveal of ‘Building Communities’ firmly belongs to the latter. The reveal brought…
For decades, real estate success has been measured by a familiar checklist: land acquired, approvals secured, construction completed, units sold, handover achieved. The project…
Founded in 1973, the Community Associations Institute (CAI) has become a global leader in fostering excellence within community associations. Today, it supports over 338,000…
