UAE Landscape Architect

Proposals have been put forward for the redevelopment of Ajman Marina in the United Arab Emirates about 20 kilometres from Dubai.Designed by HOK International the project will retain its name and centre around the already present port, it aims to create a modern, space where people can come to relax as well as work and live, more importantly it will be the first development in the UAE where you can grab a beer outside of a hotel complex. SOURCE: Skyscraper News.com – HOK ... Read More

WAM reports that Hydra Properties, the leading UAE-based international property developer, today said that it has fast tracked its prestigious Hydra Avenue Towers project, located at Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, by completing the foundation work for the project ahead of the schedule. Read more @ the SOURCE: WAM. Read More

Dubai-based developer Nakheel has announced that tests on the Palm Jumeirah monorail will begin testing this October. SOURCE: AMEinfo.com – Nakheel to test monorail - Transport and Logistics. Read More

Dubai’s top real estate watchdog said yesterday it is looking at measures to crackdown on “flipping” property as concern rises over the sustainability of soaring real estate prices in the emirate. SOURCE: Gulf Times - Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper Read More

Arabtec Construction LLC receives a letter of acceptance from Emaar-Bawadi Joint Venture For 1437 villas valued at Dh 1.6 billion   Arabtec Construction LLC received a letter of acceptance valued at AED 1.6 billion from Emaar-Bawadi Joint Venture to design and construct 1437 villas as part of the Bawadi project in Dubailand. The project will be delivered in phases over a period of 37 months. Riad Kamal, CEO of Arabtec Holding PJSC, stated: “Our vast experience and the variety of projects we’ve ... Read More

The National reports about the Abu Dhabi Souq “…rising from the ashes. The foundations have been laid and the complex – to be known as Abu Dhabi’s Central Market – will open in 2011.According to Norman Foster and Partners, the British firm of architects responsible for the design, strenuous efforts have been made to reproduce the original market’s charm while meeting 20th century needs.” SOURCE: The National Newspaper – A modern city revives its old heart Read More

Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has appointed CH2M HILL, a global full-service programme management, engineering, construction and operations firm, as the programme manager for the US$1.09 billion Abu Dhabi sewerage network, the Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme or STEP.CH2M HILL will oversee the delivery of a 40- kilometer-long sewer tunnel leading from the northern part of Abu Dhabi Island to the Mainland. SOURCE: CH2M HILL - Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company Taps CH2M HILL to Manage Billion Dollar Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme. Read More

Infrastructure work at Shams Abu Dhabi, Sorouh Real Estate’s iconic development on Al Reem Island, is progressing as planned. Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island is an AED 25 billion landmark self-sustaining city of canals and parks that integrates world-class master planning practices and extends the lush green of Abu Dhabi's landscape. Featured within Shams Abu Dhabi are several unique projects including Central Park, the Gate District, Sky Tower, Sun Tower and Marina. SOURCE: Sorouh.com Read More

The Rail Agency of the Roads and Transport Authority recently announced that 90% of viaduct spans have been erected on the Red Line. Around 1150 out of 1300 spans have been erected with 10 Launching Gantries working all across the Red Line. SOURCE: RTA Portal - Rail - News/Events. Read More

The emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is fast following in the footsteps of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in building world class infrastructure to attract real estate developers.Investments in the infrastructure sector in the emirate now total 1.4 billion dirhams ($380.4 million), according to a statement issued by real estate developer Great Properties. SOURCE: Newindpress.com – Ajman emulates Dubai, Abu Dhabi to develop infrastructure - Read More