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Australian-based developer's dare to be different results in a new standard of Dubai luxury Despite only operating in the Dubai market since 2006, the Australian-based developer Sunland Group is causing a stir with the unprecedented sales success of its luxury residential developments, which is credited by the company's ethos of 'daring to be different' when it comes to creating new standards of living extravagance.The developer's credentials include 74 per cent of its 27 storey, 191 one and two bedroom development Nur being ... Read More

Tenants of Al Bandar, the tranquil waterfront precinct in Al Raha Beach, can expect to move into their units starting from the fourth quarter of 2009. ALDAR Properties, Abu Dhabi's leading integrated property, investment, and management company, today reported landmark progress on the precinct, one out of 11 making up the Ultimate Waterfront City. SOURCE: Aldar Press Release. Read More

The Roads & Transport Authority in Dubai has received a visiting delegation of 30 students of various educational levels as part of the authorities’ efforts to promote the culture of water transport in the emirate of Dubai.The visiting delegation was received by the Water Transport Service Promotion Team, and the Operation & Performance Department at the RTA Marine Agency. SOURCE: Select Properties – Dubai Roads and Transport Authority promotes water transport. Read More

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

ZonesCorp, the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones, has announced that it will be building new labour complexes to cater prominently for families on low-incomes. Approximately 40% of its forthcoming residential projects will be reserved for family groups. SOURCE: AMEinfo.com – Abu Dhabi to set land aside for low income housing | Abu Dhabi Property. Read More

Proposals to extend the Dubai Metro to neighbouring Ajman are currently being discussed. The plans, still in the early stages, would be welcome news for investors who own properties in Ajman.According to the proposal, the metro will pass through Emirates Road to Al Corniche in Ajman. From there it will go to Al Zawra and then onto new investment areas currently under development.Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has stressed that the proposal is only ... Read More

A major initiative to cut vehicle use in Dubai has been devised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as part of its strategic plan for 2020. SOURCE: Arabianbusiness.com Read More

The unrelenting demand for business aviation in the Middle East has persuaded Abu Dhabi Airports to transform the Al Bateen military airfield near the centre of Abu Dhabi into the emirate's only dedicated executive airport. SOURCE: Flight Global – Abu Dhabi military airfield to become executive airport. Read More

The Al Habtoor Leighton Group, through the Abu Dhabi division of Al Habtoor Engineering, has been awarded an AED 2.25 billion contract for the Al Bustan mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi for the Al Hamid Group.Al Bustan complex in Abu DhabiThe project comprises five 17-storey towers above a five-level carpark. It includes:* A four-star, 385-room business hotel* An 30,000 square metre office tower* A tower of 250 serviced apartments* Two residential towers with a total of 450 apartments* Retail and food outlets* ... Read More

ALDAR Reports Milestone Progress on Yas Island InfrastructurePhase 1 Infrastructure on Schedule for Inaugural Grand PrixALDAR Properties, the leading integrated property development company said today it was on schedule for completion of phase 1 infrastructure work on its multi-faceted entertainment destination, Yas Island. SOURCE: albawaba.com middle east news information::ALDAR Reports Milestone Progress on Yas Island Infrastructure. Read More