Intergration with Dubai, Abu Dhabi key to Northern Emirates' development - In an opinion survey conducted by DSL Exhibitions - organizers of the R&R Local Property Show - 80% of the respondents say the Northern Emirates' closer integration with neighbors Dubai and Abu Dhabi essential for the region's development.

Northern Emirates, 23rd Jan 2008:
Integration with Dubai, Abu Dhabi key to Northern Emirates’ development

In an opinion survey conducted by DSL Exhibitions – organizers of the R&R Local Property Show – 80% of the respondents say the Northern Emirates’ closer integration with neighbors Dubai and Abu Dhabi essential for the region’s development

Northern Emirates, 23 rd Jan 2008: On the eve of the first Northern Emirates edition of the R&R Local Property Show, organizers DSL Exhibitions have released the findings of a survey conducted to uncover residents’ opinion on lifestyle and developmental issues, specific to the Emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.

“As this is the first time the R&R Local Property Show is moving out of Dubai to cover real estate on offer in Northern Emirates, we wanted to understand residents’ opinion on issues connected with living and working in that region,” said Tessa Morris, Marketing Director, DSL Exhibitions. “It also gives our exhibitors, partners and associates a better understanding of residents’ key concerns with regard to Northern Emirates.”

Survey design:

The survey was conducted online between 15 th and 20 th January 2008 with 200 residents who have lived in the UAE for 3 years or more.

Respondents’ profile:

Gender: Male 75% / Female 25%

Occupation: Employed 71% / Business Owners 9.5% / Housewives 2.5% / None 17%

Residence in UAE: Dubai 34.5% / Abu Dhabi 30% / Sharjah 18.5% / Ajman 7% / Umm Al Quwain 0% / Ras Al Khaimah 7% / Fujairah 3%

Type of accommodation: Rented apartment 53.5% / Owned apartment 12% / Rented villa 5% / Owned villa