Real Estate and Construction

- The effectiveness of the Dubai Rent Committee and less movement by residents have contributed to the slow down in rent increases, according to Marcus Arbourne, Head of Research, Consultancy & Evaluation, Asteco. Phil Blizzard talks to him about the findings of their latest report.

- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 23 - 2008 at 16:09 | Duration: 7:23

- 'We might do another one quickly in Dubai' was the response from Dr David Fisher when asked about the phenomenal interest in the Dubai Dynamic Tower. Listen in to find out where the 70 plus investors, who have registered, come from and why the architect would like to develop a 'low rise' version in Florence, Italy.

- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 22 - 2008 at 10:25 | Duration: 4:45

- We link up, in New York, with the Italian visionary architect Dr David Fisher designer of the revolutionary Dubai Dynamic Tower. Phil Blizzard is eager to find out what happens when you step into a rotating apartment, how water and electricity is supplied to a building that moves and much more.

- United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 21 - 2008 at 15:09 | Duration: 5:07

- The auction of the first commercial properties on the Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai generated enormous interest. Piaras Moriaty, VP Sales, IFA Hotels & Resorts talks to Phil Blizzard about the auction which generated Dhs300m of sales.

- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 06 - 2008 at 13:04 | Duration: 5:07

- We look at the real estate market with property expert Mike Bridge. In this début we talk Dubai vs Abu Dhabi, and discuss which offers the better deal? The other emirates of the UAE are also featured, along with tips and advice regards the purchase of property. Email your queries on real estate to phil@ameinfo.ae, and they will be answered in future editions of the programme which can aslo be watched in our video section.

- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 22 - 2008 at 10:44 | Duration: 7:51

- Climatic conditions, over the top designs and labour costs all contribute to the challenges facing the construction industry, as Ed Poultney found out when he spoke with Bishoy Azmy, CEO, Al Shafar Contractors at the MEED Building Tall Conference.

- United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 16 - 2008 at 09:28 | Duration: 3:11

- The first commercial properties on Palm Jumerial, Dubai are to be sold by auction and bargain hunters need not bid. Piaras Moriarty, VP Sales, IFA Hotels & Resorts explains to Phil Blizzard why they are using the auction option.

- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 12 - 2008 at 15:34 | Duration: 5:33

- Cityscape Abu Dhabi was opened by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan who toured the sold out exhibition, visiting the Ghantoot City development and Lulu Island, amongst others. Phil Blizzard followed the tour and reports on the frenzy of activities.

- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 15 - 2008 at 10:30 | Duration: 3:29