UAE Landscape Architect

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

UAE. Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building being developed by Emaar Properties, will be taller than previously envisaged, with height enhancement work already in progress. Construction of the two communication floors is ongoing and structural steel work has started. The final height of Burj Dubai will be revealed only on its completion in September 2009. SOURCE: Business Intelligence Middle East - bi-me.com - Emaar increases height of Burj Dubai, with completion in September 2009 - News, analysis, reports. Read More

Nakheel, a Dubai World company and one of the world's largest and most innovative real estate developers, has signed a contract with an Al Habtoor / Murray & Roberts joint venture for the construction of the Trump International Hotel & Tower on Palm Jumeirah.The contract valued at AED 2.9 billion has been awarded for the construction of the eagerly awaited 62-storey structure, which is set to become a focal point of the Palm Jumeirah. The 270 metre design, which has a total ... Read More

As apart of the New York Times Magazine special on Architecture Arthur Lubow looks at Shenzhen and Dubai two very different cities developing at break neck speed.Read more @ Face Value – SOURCE: NYTimes.com Read More

ALDAR, an Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, has appointed RW Armstrong & Associates as Architect of Record for its Coconut Island project, a premium island resort project located off the west coast of UAE capital city. SOURCE: Gowealthy.com – Property News : ALDAR appoints architect for resort realty project in Abu Dhabi, Coconut Island  Read More

Brad Pitt has been announced as apart of team of consultants from LA based GRAFT working for Zabeel Properties on a new 800 room 5–star hotel in Dubai. Robert Norton, CEO of Zabeel Properties, says: "Our master plan and design concept will be world-leading and we're delighted to be collaborating with Brad Pitt and the team at GRAFT, which is recognised for its innovative building design. This project will display our uncompromising focus and commitment for developing high quality and environmentally-sustainable real estate ... Read More