Alba Cars was recently awarded the title of ‘Best Used Car Dealership’ by the MEA Awards, along with Dubizzle’s ‘Showroom Of The Month’. Image: supplied
Alba Cars was recently awarded the title of ‘Best Used Car Dealership’ by the MEA Awards, along with Dubizzle’s ‘Showroom Of The Month’. Image: supplied
Alba Cars was recently awarded the title of ‘Best Used Car Dealership’ by the MEA Awards, along with Dubizzle’s ‘Showroom Of The Month’. Image: supplied
Alba Cars was recently awarded the title of ‘Best Used Car Dealership’ by the MEA Awards, along with Dubizzle’s ‘Showroom Of The Month’. Image: supplied

Alba Cars: The Key To Finding The Right Vehicle


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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to the lives of people across the globe. No one could have predicted that mask-wearing and terms like “social distancing” and “flatten the curve” would become a normal part of everyday life.

The good news is that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. As economies find momentum and open back up, people are eager to get out of their homes which has sparked an increase in interest in cars. Making smart financial decisions has never been more important and getting a good deal on a car is no exception.

Finding The Right Car Dealership For You

Not all car dealerships were created equal. Far from it. It is important to be discerning when deciding where you want to buy your next vehicle from. When considering a car purchase, the key piece of information to ascertain is the reputation of the dealership that you intend to buy from.

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The easiest way to do this is to do your research and read reviews. It is advised to steer completely clear of freelance dealers as they are not required to uphold a good reputation in the same way that dealerships need to. Because of this, it’s much riskier. In the spirit of spending smarter, why risk your hard-earned money? If a deal looks too good to be true, it often is.

Alba Cars has paired countless people with their dream vehicles

Many car-buyers across Dubai and the UAE as a whole choose Alba Cars. The premium used car dealership has paired countless people with their dream vehicles. Alba Cars was recently awarded the title of 'Best Used Car Dealership' by the MEA Awards, along with Dubizzle's 'Showroom Of The Month'.

Luxury For Less

Your dream car is not something to skimp on. It’s an investment that should balance both satisfaction and long-term value for money. Opting for a used-premium car is the smart way to enjoy luxury for less. Almost without exception, a new car loses a hefty chunk of its value the moment you drive it away. For the same budget, you can typically get a higher spec used car than a brand new counterpart.

Car buyers can benefit from a triple-pronged approach to saving at Alba Cars

Your dream car may be far more attainable than you might think - Alba Cars are here to help put you in the driver’s seat. Car buyers can benefit from a triple-pronged approach to saving at Alba Cars. Not only will you initially make a considerable saving by opting for a used car but you’ll also save on your financing and all the value-added extras that come as standard. There are competitive trade-in options and tailored financing which can all help to drive down the overall cost of your vehicle. What’s more, there’s also a 2-year warranty included as standard on all vehicles, so you can guarantee there won’t be any costly headaches on the horizon.

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Premium Service For Premium Cars

There’s a bit of a stigma attached to car salesmen and rightly so. They are known to be pushy and disingenuous but Alba Cars is a place that shatters this stereotype. Alba Cars’ friendly and international team represents 25 countries and speaks 17 different languages. The staff collectively create a welcoming and inclusive environment in its showrooms.

Bottom Line

Purchasing a car is one of life’s big decisions. What you can do is rule out any possibility of making a bad decision by opting for Alba Cars. With an exclusive selection, unbeatable prices and trusted reputation, it’s the place to go for a premium used car in Dubai.

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First leg: Liverpool 5 Roma 2

Second leg: Wednesday, May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

TV: BeIN Sports, 10.45pm (UAE)

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2. Mario Mola (ESP) 57:09
3. Vincent Luis (FRA) 57:25
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5. Jacob Birtwhistle (AUS) 57:40    
6. Joao Silva (POR) 57:45   
7. Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) 57:56
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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

British Grand Prix free practice times in the third and final session at Silverstone on Saturday (top five):

1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1:28.063 (18 laps)

2. Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) 1:28.095 (14)

3. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes) 1:28.137 (20)

4. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Ferrari) 1:28.732 (15)

5. Nico Hulkenberg (GER/Renault)  1:29.480 (14)

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Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.

Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.

Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.

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