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The quality of housing in Dubai has "a long way to go" before it reaches the building standards around the globe, according to local analysts."I think the quality of housing is certainly improving in Dubai but there is still some way to go before reaching the standards expected in the western world," said Matthew Green, research director at Cluttons UAE. Read more @ the SOURCE: Gulfnews: Housing quality in Dubai has a 'long way to go'. Read More

Architects who wish to enter a competition to create a tall emblem structure for Zabeel Park in Dubai must submit designs by August 31, Dubai Municipality has said.“So far 959 teams from 88 countries have submitted entries,” said Roxy Binno, an architect with the municipality. “And 31 teams from Dubai have submitted proposals.” Read more @ the SOURCE: Emirates Business 24/7 – Park emblem deadline set. Read More

Zawya reports that Hydra Properties has launched its Twin Tower project at Jumeriah Village in DUbai. Each tower will be 32 storeys – one tower will be a exclusive residential apartments and the other tower will be a luxurious hotel. WOrk on the excavation has began and the project is expected to be finished in early 2010. SOURCE: Zawya.com – Hydra launches iconic Twin Towers in Dubai Read More

The American University in Dubai and Sesam Business Consultants are organizing a two-day conference on the major sectors of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements, solutions and rating system, along with an in-depth analysis of the latest “Green Buildings” trends. SOURCE: albawaba.com – The 2nd Dubai Green Conference introduces the Novel Concept of C02 Neutral Events to the UAE. Read More

The 80-storey "Dynamic Tower," will be a shifting skyscraper of luxury apartments on spinning floors, which will be attached to a central column.Plans for the project were unveiled in New York by Italian architect David Fisher, who said: "This building will have endless different shapes". SOURCE: Telegraph.co.uk – World's first rotating skyscraper unveiled in Dubai - Read More

The world's tallest tower, largest mall, longest bridge -- it has them all, or will soon. The new airport complex, under construction about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of old Dubai, is no exception.The sheer dimensions of the $10 billion Al Maktoum airport are difficult to convey. It will have two huge terminals, six concourses, six parallel runways and a smaller terminal for low-cost and regional airlines. The terminals and concourses will be linked by a light railway system. SOURCE: MarketWatch – New ... Read More

New York City artist has built a replica of the soon-to-open Trump Dubai hotel tower out of thousands of Lego pieces.Nathan Sawaya's 10-foot version of the distinctive five-star hotel is expected to be unveiled Monday in Columbus Circle. SOURCE: Newsday.com – NYC artist builds Lego model of Trump Dubai tower Read More

Apartments at Ajman's 'The Cavendish' have been highlighted by the International Property Investment Network (IPIN) as an ideal opportunity to profit from the high capital appreciation that this small emirate now offers. Strong demand for property and a favourable tax-free investment arena are truly reminiscent of neighbouring Dubai. Today's investors in Ajman expect to see the same kind of returns as those who bought at the right time in Dubai back in 2002.Following on from last year's surging growth in emerging Ajman, ... Read More

A Museum of Middle East Modern Art will rise on the shores of the Dubai Creek, the first in the region.His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the museum will be in Culture Village.Designed by UN Studio in the Netherlands, the museum will bring together elements of the sea and Dubai's tradition of seafaring in its architecture. Read more @ the SOURCE: Gulfnews: Culture museum in Dubai will be first ... Read More

Sama Dubai, the international real estate development and investment arm of Dubai Holding, today announced the commencement of construction work for its highly anticipated ‘Dubai Towers - Dubai'.When complete, the cluster of breath-taking towers will represent a new era of sophisticated architectural genius, featuring modern technical marvels that push the limits of design and innovation. SOURCE: ArabianBusiness.com - Middle East business, financial and industry news - Industry Press Releases - Construction of Spectacular Dubai Towers - Dubai Commences at The Lagoons. Read More