Dubai Metro in a stage of globalisation

July 2, 2008 · 3 Comments 

Yesterday Emmar announced a naming on-line competition for the magnificent fountain of the Burj Dubai lake.
But today the Gulf News topped the news by reporting that a debate is raging on the impact of leasing naming rights of Metro stations to companies on the identity of our fast-developing emirate.

It seem the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has placed full page advertisements in a number of prominent American and European magazines to invite bidders. Read more

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Online competition for naming the Burj Dubai Lake Fountain

July 1, 2008 · 5 Comments 

Emaar organises an on-line competition for naming the spectacular fountain being developed in the Burj Dubai Lake in Downtown Burj Dubai.

This competition has been specifically planned as a participatory event for the public.

Emaar invites all citizens and residents of UAE to be part of one of modern Dubai’s proud contribution to the world’s finest aesthetic projects, one that is set to be a global talking point, one that appeals to tourists from far and wide.

The fountain in Burj Dubai Lake is envisaged as a water, light and music spectacle – truly, one of the world’s finest water features. Read more

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Burj Dubai may not be completed until “August or September 2009″

June 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

The Burj Dubai is facing up to a nine month delay and is unlikely to be finished until August or September next year, Emaar Chairman Mohammed Alabbar revealed on Monday.

Alabbar told reporters in Dubai that the world’s tallest building may not be completed until “August or September 2009″.

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