Dubai Municipality to complete 10 prestigious projects

Eng. Hussain Nassir Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, has said that the civic body is in great confidence to accomplish the two ambitious tourism projects, the Dubai Safari and Dubai Frame by the end of 2014.

In addition eight high-tech specialized markets across the different areas of the emirate are being developed aiming to decentralize the business activities to more spacious and comfortable places enabling the visitors of the emirate, tourists and residents meet their shopping requirements away from the traffic congestion of the city.

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Dubai Sustainable City Project Starts in July

The construction of Dubai’s new grand project, Dubai Sustainable City was officially announced on Tuesday during the International Property Show. The modern eco-friendly city will offer property owners no service charges and utility bills, as well as the opportunity to generate and sell their own electricity. Read more

Construction to recommence on Dubai Trade Centre District

Work will shortly recommence on the construction and remasterplanning of Dubai Trade Centre District, a 146,000 square metre site between the current Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and Emirates Towers, Dubai World Trade Center said. Read more

SEHA invites qualified bidders for the construction of new SKMC project

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has invited tenders for the development of new Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in the centre of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA will pick the best contractors through tenders for the new SKMC project, which, upon completion, will be the largest hospital in the UAE to have state-of-the-art systems, integrating traditional Middle Eastern architectural designs. Read more

Emaar, Dubai Holding launch exclusive ‘Dubai Hills’ community

First project unveiled in MBR City to feature luxury villas and super prime estate plots

Villas to be set around new 18-hole golf course to be developed by world-renowned designer

Prestigious location and superb lifestyle amenities make ‘Dubai Hills’ first choice of connoisseurs

Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding, the development partners of Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), the largest joint venture in the region’s real estate sector, announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled Dubai Hills, the first project in the new ‘city within the city’ development. Read more

Dubai Frame project launched

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ordered the implementation of the new Dubai Frame Project at Zabeel Park. Read more

Sharjah’s newest entertainment and shopping attraction welcomes visitors

World-class futuristic project valued at over AED 150 million

Al Shaab Village elevating regional tourism to thrilling new frontiers

Al Shaab Village, Sharjah’s newest and most ambitious entertainment and shopping attraction, has put the finishing touches on preparations to welcome visitors from the UAE and the region in mid-June. This mammoth undertaking is a joint venture between Al Shaab Club and Al Zajil Fair Management. Read more

Explore the amazing Dubai Safari project

Dubai Safari project was launched two days ago by Dubai Municipality. It will be located in Al Warqa 5 in Aweer Road in an area 400 hectares. The project will include Dubai Safari, Butterfly Park, golf courses, entertainment and recreational areas. Read more

Abu Dhabi to resume projects on hold

Major developers Aldar and Sorouh post improved profits for year end

New terminal in Abu Dhabi International Airport to open in 2016

Major developers Aldar and Sorouh post improved profits for year end
Prime Grade A office space released, raising the bar for commercial space in the city

Cluttons announces its Q1 market report for Abu Dhabi’s commercial market 2012.
Abu Dhabi Executive Council announced the resumption of many previously stalled projects including the long-awaited Louvre and Guggenheim museums on Saadiyat Island, and the new terminal for Abu Dhabi International Airport. This promises a positive outlook for 2012 as major developers like Aldar and Sorouh post improved profits for 2011. Sorouh ended the year AED 383 million in profit, up from AED16.1 million in 2010. Aldar also posted significant profits of AED 642.5 million. Read more

Middle East injects US$180 billion into 113 new power, water, energy projects

New power, water, and energy projects valued at US$180 billion are underway or at the planning stages in the Middle East, as the UAE forges ahead with 20 projects worth US$34.2 billion.

Spearheaded by the US$20 billion Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, which began construction late in 2011, the UAE will be one of the most active markets in the power, water and energy sectors over the next two years, at a time when power demand across all GCC countries is expected to grow 8 to10 per cent annually. Read more

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