Ziggurat ECO-City of Timelinks Cuts 90% Carbon Emissions

UAE: Eco-city will Curb Carbon Emissions
Zawya - United Arab Emirates
Dubai -- The proposed eco-city, Ziggurat, aims to cut carbon emissions by 90 per cent and reduce commuting time, according to Dubai-based developer Timelinks. The pyramid-shaped project to come up in Dubai aims to support a community of up to one million people by harnessing the power of nature, a statement said on Sunday. ...

World’s Largest Airport: Contractors to Access Project

Fourth Grading Phase Completed at Dubai World Central
Khaleej Times

DUBAI — Grading work on the fourth phase of Dubai World Central (DWC) — the 140-square kilometre, multi-phase urban land development centred around the world's largest airport — has been completed at a cost of Dh46 million, enabling contractor access to a crucial component of the project — DWC Aviation City. ...

Emaar to Aquire John Laing Homes

Emaar and John Laing Homes agree to combine creating a world leading real estate developer Emaar Properties, (DFM: EMAAR), one of the world's largest real estate companies, announced today that it has agreed to acquire John Laing Homes, the second largest privately held homebuilder in the U.S., creating one of the world's leading real estate developers in residential homebuilding. ...

Abu Dhabi Investment House Partnering with Shanghai Construction - China

Abu Dhabi in US$6 billion China real estate venture
Business Intelligence Middle East (press release) - United Arab Emirates
UAE, The Abu Dhabi Investment House is partnering with Chinese construction firm, Shanghai Construction (Asia) Co, to target US$6 billion of real estate developments across China.

The 50-50 joint venture is looking to acquire up to 16 real estate projects in the country, worth around US$6 billion, Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) said in a statement. ...

Aquitainia luxury development Launched

Select Property launches Aquitainia luxury development
WebWire (press release) - Atlanta, GA, USA
Select Property, UK property developer, and Dubai based Select Group have teamed up to launch the exclusive luxury development; Aquitainia, which is located in Dubai on the fabulous 'The World' development.
Located just four kilometres off the coast of Dubai, the project is scheduled to be completed in 2012. ...

La Residence, Damac's New Prestigious Address in Beirut

Development Beirut Co-designed by Ivana Trump
HotFrog (persbericht) - Netherlands
La residence, Damac's another new prestigious address in Beirut; one of the most diverse cities of the Middle East is an unmatched asset and experience for the homeowner and an exciting investment for the businessman and investor. ...

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas on Saadiyat Island

New Abu Dhabi hotel plan comes with 9km beach
ArabianBusiness.com - Dubai, Umm al Qaiwain, United Arab Emirates
Located on the northern part of Saadiyat Island and surrounded by a golf course, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will boast 270 rooms when it opens in 2010. ...

 

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts And Abu Dhabi National Hotels Announce 2010 Opening Of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas
Zawya (press release) - United Arab Emirates
To be located on the northern part of Saadiyat Island and surrounded by a golf course, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will boast a 9-kilometre stretch of pristine ...

Dubai Cityscape 2008: Emaar to Showcase $100b Global Portfolio

Emaar to Showcase $100b Global Portfolio at Cityscape Khaleej Times - Dubai,United Arab Emirates Emaar Properties, one of the world's largest property developers, is highlighting its presence at Cityscape Dubai 2008 with a never-before global.   Exhibiting projects from nine of its key global markets including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Morocco, Turkey, Canada, India and Pakistan, for the first time ever, Emaar will present projects of over Dh367 billion ($100 billion) in development value at the premier property expo to be held at the Dubai International Convention Centre from October 6 to 9.  ...

IMPZ Project Showcase at Cityscape Dubai

Al Derea to showcase AED 1.4bn IMPZ project at Cityscape Dubai
Vista Dubai - Leeds, England, UK
Leading Dubai property developer Al Derea is set to launch an iconic new project in the International Media Production Zone worth an approx AED 1.4bn. ...

Burt Hill Opens New Phoenix Office

Burt Hill Launches New Phoenix Office with Progressive Projects
MarketWatch - USA
Burt Hill, an international design firm, announces today the opening of its Phoenix, Arizona office -- the 11th in the U.S. The office, Burt Hill's first in the region, positions the Firm to reach new clients, markets, and to better service its existing clients in the West. ...

Dubai, World's Most Expensive Office Market

Dubai on top 10 of the world office market
Property Wire - St. Albans, England, UK
Dubai has entered the top ten list for the world's most expensive office market with London's West End remaining number one. The latest Global Market Rents survey from CB Richard Ellis shows a number of changes as commercial property undergoes turmoil resulting from the credit crunch and Asia emerges as a major player. ...

Sobha Group to Set up 2000 Room Hotel Chain for $1b

UAE's Sobha Group to invest $1b to set up 2000-room Hotel Chain
Middle East North Africa Financial Network - Amman, Jordan
Dubai-based property developer Sobha Group said it would diversify into the hospitality sector with a $1 billion investment to build a chain of hotels offering 2,000 rooms in the first phase. The group plans to develop at least 10 five-star properties, of which six immediately, with two hotels earmarked for Dubai, six for India, and one each in Oman and Zanzibar.

Arabtec Holds Buying Pilling Contractor

Arabtec puts UAE deal on hold
AME Info - United Arab Emirates
Arabtec holding has announced that it is putting plans to buy a UAE piling contractor on hold while waiting to see if the market is affected by the global ...

Chris O'Donnell of Nakheel Delays Plan for REIT Sale

Nakheel shelves $760m REIT sale plan
ArabianBusiness.com - Dubai, Umm al Qaiwain, United Arab Emirates
Market turbulence has forced Nakheel CEO Chris O'Donnell to delay plan for a REIT sale. Developer Nakheel has shelved plans to sell as much as $760 million in real estate investment trusts until stability returns to international markets. ...