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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi designer Frank Gehry's second Saadiyat project
Frank Gehry, designer of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, is to design a second project on the rapidly developing Saadiyat Island, a clubhouse for the recently opened Beach Golf Club. Phil Blizzard talks to the world renowned architect about the design elements of his first golf related project, as well as the Guggenheim, Abu Dhabi and the origins of sustainability in buildings.
Burj Dubai opens as Burj Khalifa
The spectacular opening ceremony produced many surprises, the biggest of which was the re-naming of Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa. Phil Blizzard was there, reporting on the proceedings around the inauguration of the world's tallest free standing structure.
Burj Dubai final preparations
Phil Blizzard reviews the final preparations for the opening of Emaar's Burj Dubai and the official ceremony which is expected to be equally stunning, as the world's media descends onto Dubai for the inauguration of the world's tallest building.
Burj Dubai ready to reveal actual height
The height of Burj Dubai is staggering and so are the statistics involved in the construction of this towering super structure. From over 12, 000 workers to 31,400 tonnes of steel rebar Phil Blizzard at the foot of world's tallest building provides an overview ahead of its official inauguration.
Dubai constructs world's tallest hotel
Located in Dubai's Business District the world's tallest hotel, standing at 333m, opened just ahead of Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building. Phil Blizzard looks at the Rose Rayhaan by Rotana with the hotel's GM Daniel Mathew.
Cityscape Dubai - Dubai World Central gears up for first aircraft
One of the largest projects at Cityscape, Dubai World Central, is looked at in this feature as Rashed Bugara'a, COO, DWC, gives an update to Phil Blizzard on the progress of this massive Dubai Government project. The logistic city is now being used by some operators and the first aircraft is expected to land in June 2010 despite some changes in the initial plans of DWC.
Cityscape Dubai - Tanmiyat on Ajman Marina and real estate's new era
Dr Wan Hasni, Advisor in Charge, Tanmiyat, talks to Phil Blizzard about their new philosophy which includes increased transparency, more investor focus and a new business model for real estate. The Saudi Arabian investment and development company has several major projects in the region including the US$3billion Ajman Marina.
Cityscape Dubai - Emaar's international developments
Emaar has this year delivered properties in countries ranging from Canada to Pakistan. Sergi Casari, CEO, Emaar International talks to Phil Blizzard about the 'state of development' of their international projects, on a country by country basis, along with a look at their longer term perspectives.
Cityscape Dubai - Downtown Burj Dubai completion is key focus for Emaar
Ahmad al Matrooshi, MD, Emaar Properties - UAE talks to Phil Blizzard about Emaar's focus at Cityscape. Their current project plans, including Burj Dubai and Downtown Bur Dubai, along with finishing some work within Arabian Ranches are the main areas of interest. Plus talk on the merger with Dubai Properties, Sama Dubai and Tatweeer - all companies within the Dubai Holding group - to create a $52.8bn entity.
Cityscape Dubai - Iraq's emerging market
An international perspective to Cityscape Dubai as Phil Blizzard looks at a development in Kurdistan-Iraq with Dean Michael, CEO, ATCONZ, the developers of the residential project and talks about the project and the prospects in this emerging market.
Cityscape Dubai - completition and delivery is the message
Cityscape Dubai opens and on day one Phil Blizzard provides a who's who of exhibitors and assess the mood. The message from developers, from across the region and beyond, this year appears to be being focused on completion and delivery of their projects.
Cityscape Dubai sees realism in the market
With the contraction of the GCC real estate market there has been a knock on effect for property exhibitions. Cityscape Dubai will be the first major exhibition in this emirate since the crash, so what can be expected? Phil Blizzard previews the event with Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape looking at both the exhibition and the conference.
Ibn Batutta Gate opens in Dubai
The new Ibn Battuta Gate development located on the outskirts of 'new' Dubai is a mixed use project featuring business and leisure facilities - ranging from robotic parking and a Movenpick Hotel. Phil Blizzard talks to Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco Property Management.
Significant drop in rental rates across the GCC
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge continue this edition of the property programme with a look at the state of the real estate market across the GCC region, and in Dubai the impact of the Dubai Metro on the value of property.
Business Bay, Dubai and multiple payments to developers
Property Talk with Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge with their latest look at the regional real estate market. In this edition the focus is the developing Business Bay, Dubai and the soft market which is benefiting investors with discounts and multiple payments. We hear the reason why from one developer, Deyaar.
