UAE Landscape Architect

Global exhibition organisers and foundation partners with ADNEC, CMPi UAE has announced the launch of two new major exhibitions: Fit Out Middle East and Gulf Landscaping. These events will take place simultaneously with Working Buildings Middle East. Having the three exhibitions running concurrently means that architects, developers, facilities managers and other professionals will be able to meet potential suppliers and service providers to assist with their entire projects, from the final stages of construction through to the management of the building's lifecycle. With ... Read More

Arabtec Holding, the UAE's largest construction firm by market value, said on Sunday it had received a 599 million dirham ($163.1 million) building contract from Emaar Properties.Under the deal, Arabtec would design and build 550 villas for the Warson Development in Dubai, the firm, which is building the world's tallest skyscraper, said in a statement on the Dubai bourse website. SOURCE: Trade Arabia - Middle East business information Read More

Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain have a rapid increas in toruists with an estimate of 5 million tourists this year. Emirates Business 24/7 reports that visitor numbers to Ras Al Khaimah are to increase by 400% in the next 4 years from last years 500,000. Its not just tourists coming for a holiday makers but aslo business travellers who stay and enjoy the luxury amenities. The same article reports that 22 hotels worth AED113 billion will be completed by the ... 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 previously negative attitude of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to climate change shifted in 2007, as the UAE led several members of the organisation to take a positive lead in developing alternative energies, and began investment in technologies like carbon capture and carbon storage. SOURCE: Gulfnews: UAE seeks to establish itself as the region's green leader. Read More

Nakheel, the property developer owned by the Dubai Government, is setting up a supermarket chain in partnership with the French retailer Auchan.“We will open 15 hypermarkets and 40 supermarkets across the Gulf Cooperation Council in the coming 10 years and will expand into other quality developer’s projects as well as our own,” Graham Dreverman, the group managing director of Nakheel Retail, said. SOURCE: The National Newspaper – Nakheel announces supermarket chain  Read More

Dubai Municipality has announced the fourth phase of its programme to ban smoking in public areas.The new regulations target ‘entertainment and recreation places’, which includes billiards and snooker halls, internet cafes and electronic games halls. SOURCE: Gulfnews: Dubai Municipality steps up efforts to ban smoking in public. Read More

The next wave of supply coming in 2009 and 2010 may help bring stability to the Dubai market, says MAG Group Property DevelopmentThe booming of property market in Dubai and the Northern Emirates is expected to achieve a more sustainable balance between investors and property owners by 2010, according to a leading developer. SOURCE: albawaba.com middle east news information::Expert predicts sustainable property prices by 2009. Read More

The Dubai Mall will open an indoor ice skating venue called Dubai Ice Rink. Emaar has revealed, the Dubai Ice Rink will be open to public to offer complete programs tailored to all levels of skill and interest ranging from basic 'Learn to Skate' classes to the more specialised figure skating and hockey camps. SOURCE: AMEinfo – Dubai Ice Rink to open in Dubai Mall | Retail and Leisure. Read More

maarMGF Land Ltd., a joint venture between Emaar Properties PJSC and MGF Developments, begins a three-day showcase in Dubai from June 30 to display lifestyle residences across its integrated master-planned communities in India. SOURCE: albawaba.com middle east news information::EmaarMGF brings Indiascapes to Dubai 3-day event for UAE customers gives them an opportunity to own a piece of a new India. Read More