Companies behind London Olympics Won Dubai Expo 2020 Contract
An international consortium, led by US-based CH2M HILL and UK-based Mace, will deliver the construction components for the Dubai Trade Centre Jebel Ali development....
Most Expensive Cities to Build Worldwide
The world’s most expensive cities to build and a few locations where the cosntruction cost is very high have been outlined by a new...
Dubai’s Construction Boom May Need Building Quotas Rather Sooner Than Later
What is a building quota?
The implementation of building quotas is a measure aimed at limiting the number of annual building permits for a certain...
Construction Work Begins on Expo 2020 Site
Construction work is about to begin on Dubai’s Expo 2020 site, after the initial phase of the original Master Plan has been completed, officials...
Dubai ambitious projects may pose risks
Last week, Dubai once again announced a new mega-project, called Mall of the World. It will comprise of the largest shopping mall worldwide, hotels...
New incentives for investors to build hotels in Dubai
Dubai Holding today introduced new commercial incentive packages to encourage hotel and leisure industry investors to enter the three and four-star hotel segment.
The step...
Shortage of Half a Million Construction Workers Strikes Dubai
Dubai’s rapidly growing real estate sector caught unprepared not only residents, but also the construction sector. According to a recent research, the emirate will...
New Al Gharbia development projects to be announced soon
Almost 600,000 square meters of industrial, tourism and real estate projects to be awarded at the upcoming event in May
The Western Region Development Council...
New Massive Project Announced in Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai-based MAG Group has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Dubai Healthcare City to develop approximately one million square feet mixed-use project in...
Dubai Reveals World Expo 2020 Plans for Investments, New Construction Projects
New details on Dubai’s plans for World Expo 2020 were unveiled yesterday during an investment conference in the city. From the government to property...
MENA cities’ population to reach 226 million by 2020
More than 226 million people will be living in cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by 2020, accounting for nearly 62...
New Cargo Terminal for Emirates SkyCargo at Dubai World Central Al...
Construction begins on state-of-the-art 700 000 m2 cargo terminal
Construction has begun on Emirates SkyCargo’ s new state-of-the-art cargo terminal and supporting facilities at Dubai...
Strong Airline Passenger Traffic Growth Trend Continues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that air travel continued to expand at a healthy rate....
Designer Branded Hotels to Contribute to Dubai’s Reputation of Fashion Hub
The Palazzo Versace Dubai hotel is scheduled to open its doors next year, according a number of most recent media reports. However, the construction...
$196 Million Road Project Opens in Dubai This Month
Dubai’s RTA (Roads & Transport Authority) shared that the Rashid Hospital Tunnels project is finally completed. RTA informed that after a few “finishing touches”...
Dubai Creek Harbour Project Soon to Resume
Construction works on Dubai Creek Harbour, previously known as The Lagoon, will be soon restarted. The ambitious project will include seven islands, residential units...
Construction of 10 buildings in Dubai Design District already underway
Following the announcement made on Saturday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler...
New Midday Break for Outdoor Workers in UAE
The Ministry of Labour has announced a new regulation for firms and companies in the United Arab Emirates that bans outdoor work between 12.30...