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High rent risks driving away businesses
Rental prices are one of the most discussed subjects in Dubai. Nicholas MacLean, MD, CB Richard Ellis talking to Rob Jones, says office rents are hitting their peak and believes some buildings will be redeveloped before they are ever occupied. Why, well listen to find out?
Waterfront adds 70km to Dubai's coastline
Nakheel's Waterfront project makes all of Dubai Palm Island's seem small in comparison. Rob Jones talks to Matt Joyce, MD, Dubai Waterfront, about the world's largest urban development project.
Policies essential for execution of Dubai strategic vision
Ideas are great, but if policies are not in place, it can lead to chaotic execution of that vision. Rob Jones talks to Hazem Galal, Partner for Advisory Services, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, about Dubai's record to date.
Dubai shopping malls need tourists to survive
The two biggest malls in the world are due to be built in Dubai over the coming few years. Rob Jones talks with Nicholas MacLean, MD, CB Richard Ellis about the sustainability of so many malls.
Masdar - Green City in the Desert
Development has started on the worlds first carbon neutral community, Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi. Head of Infra-structure Projects, Masdar, Ron Heyselaar talks to Phil Blizard about the project and future energy.
Boris Becker's ace in Dubai
Tennis legend Boris Becker is in Dubai to 'serve up' the latest property in the Legends Trilogy for investment company ACI Real Estate. Robin Lohman, MD, ACI talks to AME Info about their marketing stategy and investment opportunities.
Golf on Saadiyat Island
The Gary Player designed course on Saadiyat Island was launched by the legendary golfer during the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Phil Blizzard spoke with Lee Tabler, CEO TDIC, developers of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Sustainability focus for Nakheel
Sustainablity in development, construction and management of projects is a major focus within Nakeel. Phil Blizzard talks with Mubarak Mostafa Adullatif, Sustainability Manager, Design Group, Nakheel.
Ras Al Khaimah - Dubai suburb or tourist destination?
Mark Morris Jones, Director, CB Richard Ellis and a speaker at the MEED Ras Al Khaimah conference, talks to AME Info about whether the emirate should be a suburb of Dubai or a more distinct destination in its own right. Rob Jones reports
Abu Dhabi airport adds second runway
The expansion of Abu Dhabi airport hits a key milestone this month, with a second runway and new interim Etihad terminal both opening. Rob Jones spoke to Khalifa Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Chairman & MD, Abu Dhabi Airports Company about this and future plans to handle upto 50 million passengers a year.
Business advantages in Ras al Khaimah
Relocating your back office requirements to the northern Emirate of Ras al Khaimah makes good business sense, according to Chris Picken, VP Sales & Marketing, Khoie Properties, who spoke to Rob Jones.
Should investors buy property in Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is trying to attract investors looking for property prices lower than those in Dubai. Chris Picken, VP sales and marketing for Khoie Properties spoke to Rob Jones at the MEED Ras Al Khaimah conference.
Nakheel's Blue Communities & Universe
The Blue Communities initiative and the Universe project were unveiled at TDIM, Dubai. Abdul Rahman Kalantar, MD, Design & Development, Nakheel talks to Phil Blizzard and ensures there will be no 'Black Holes' in their Universe.
GCC Construction Boom
The construction boom in the Gulf region has reached a staggering new height, with Burj Dubai and other iconic buildings forming projects worth more than 2.4 trillion dollars, as Phil Blizzard reports in the audio version of an AME info video.
Cityscape 2007 - Abu Dhabi's Cultural Quarter pt3/3
Our Abu Dhabi Tourism trilogy concludes with a look at Sadiyat Island, one of the largest islands off the coast of Abu Dhabi, and the plans to make it the cultual capital of the region.
