Ancient city emerges as haven from Dubai


DUBAI: With an increasing number of expats saying they’re being pushed out of Dubai due to soaring rents, a 7,000-year-old city is looking to offer a nearby haven.

Sharjah – Dubai’s neighbour to the north – is beginning to lure investors to its shores less than two years after passing a law that allowed foreigners to buy property in select areas of the conservative emirate.

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