Jun 17, 2008
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
Jun 11, 2008
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
Jun 7, 2008
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
Jun 4, 2008
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
Jun 2, 2008
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
Jun 1, 2008
ALDAR to create extensive room for businesses at the heart of Abu Dhabi - Property Development Company launches Baniyas Towers and phase two of Al Mamoura commercial office buildingALDAR Properties, the leading integrated property developer today announced the launch of the second phase of Al Mamoura and also Baniyas Towers. These two office developments will collectively provide an additional 62,000 square meters of lettable office space in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The strategically located developments will help meet a spiralling need ... Read More
Jun 1, 2008
Prominent architect Adrian Smith has won a commission to design a $7-billion mixed-use development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a lucrative assignment likely to fuel rapid growth at his two-year-old firm.
Read more @ the SOURCE: Chicago Business News Smith & Gill wins Dubai deal . Read More
May 29, 2008
According to the latest market analysis, the demand for ready mixed concrete, reinforcing steel and stone cladding is set to more than double by 2009 as real estate developments peak across the Arabian Gulf but tail off in 2010. Active civil building construction projects in the GCC countries are currently valued in excess of $1.8 trillion.Bernard Walsh, MD, dmg world media Dubai, said, "The phenomenal scale of building right now places the Gulf at the centre of the world's most concentrated construction ... Read More
May 15, 2008
Al Zorah, the master-planned AED220 billion coastal development launched in Ajman earlier this month announced pre-sales of around AED10 billion at Cityscape Abu Dhabi, representing the first wave of sales for Phase One of the project.The overwhelming interest in the project from the Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between the government of Ajman and Solidere International Limited,came during the two week pre-launch sales process which ended May 7th. Investment has been secured from regions including Asia, Europe, the Indian subcontinent ... Read More
May 15, 2008
Construction companies are coming under increasing pressure to think more about the environment when they are designing and building their developments. But when creating cities in harsh desert climates, can Middle East buildings really go green?
Read more @ the SOURCE: AMEinfo.com UAE pushes sustainable green buildings - UAE Focus Read More
