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Optimistic forecast for EMEA hotels investment market in 2010, following static first half of year

United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
The first half of 2010 has demonstrated that the EMEA hotel investment market is starting to pick up, with growth expected to accelerate even more in the second half of 2010 according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. Transaction volume rose marginally to €1.6bn at the end of H1 2010, representing a 6% year on year increase.

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Luxury retailers in Dubai are seeing an upturn in sales

Dubai luxury retail market looks to turn around 2009 figures

Luxury sales in Dubai were hit hard during the downturn, as customers cut back on spending and the number of inbound tourists fell. However, while many consumers remain cautious, retailers say they are seeing improvement in the sales of high-end goods, in part because many people in the region still aspire to luxury despite the economic conditions.

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Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari talks to Phil Blizzard

Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari pt 2

Nad al Sheba's exclusive Al Barari development in Dubai and located in a royal enclave is often referred to as the billionaire's row . Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO, Al Barari talks to Phil Blizzard about their flagship development and the development of this project, along with his views on the real estate market.

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The Amwaj Rotana, Dubai, has sea views from all its rooms

Dubai hotel review: Amwaj Rotana

The Amwaj Rotana, located on Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk in Dubai, opened earlier this year featuring 301 rooms and conferencing facilities. But competition in this particular area is high, with two other new properties opening this year, forcing hotels to up their game. AMEinfo.com finds out what the Amwaj Rotana has to offer.

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The lobby of The Meydan, Dubai

Meydan Suite is a Dubai World Cup winner

A luxury suite in The Meydan hotel, alongside the Dubai World Cup race track at Nad al Sheba, is a top favourite for this edition of Luxury Lifestyle. Phil Blizzard, under starters orders, races around the Meydan Suite, with its subtle equine interior design elements, to capture the style of this suite at this world famous venue.

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The Emirates Aviation College Dubai

Emirates Aviation College students and courses soars

The Emirates Aviation College, Dubai, is stepping up it's courses and facilities in order to supply the rapidly growing aviation industry in the Middle East. Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Ahmad Al Ali, Vice Chancellor, Emirates Aviation College about the courses they offer, prospects for students and the development of the college, not only in Dubai, but overseas as well.

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Emirates placed a $9bn Boeing order at Farnborough

Middle East carriers shine at Farnborough

Middle East carriers spent billions of dollars on new aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow this week, with Emirates Airline leading the way with a huge order for Boeing 777 passenger jets.

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Last updated: Thursday, July 29 - 2010 at 17:37 UAE local time (GMT+4)