Abu Dhabi’s economy seems to have turned a corner, as positive economic growth returns to the capital. But despite this, demand in the occupier market remains subdued.

The designer home school of thought is getting louder. Big name bedsheets, logo-embossed carpets and 24-hour, five-star hotel services - luxury labels are moving into the world of branded real estate with the super rich snapping up designer homes that deliver unbridled luxury on-tap.