Investment opportunities with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) are proving to be attractive as CEO Lee Tabler explains in this interview with Phil Blizzard. Developments which were completed in 2009 are reflected upon, and they look ahead to the projects scheduled for completion in 2010.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, March 09 - 2010 at 10:12
| Duration: 5:28
The luxurious Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, is an obvious choice of venue for the high-end furnishing exhibition - Italian Luxury Interiors 2010. Phil Blizzard spoke with Francesco Alfonsi, Italian Trade Commissioner, UAE, about the importance of the UAE market to suppliers and manufacturers from his country and what visitors can expect from this debut show.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, March 04 - 2010 at 15:03
| Duration: 5:07
Cityscape Dubai has been renamed Cityscape Global in a move which is seen as a 're-positioning' of this major real estate event, according to Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he outlines their strategy, which could be said to reflect the changes in the local real estate market.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, February 08 - 2010 at 15:12
| Duration: 5:56
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, February 03 - 2010 at 10:30
| Duration: 4:43
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, January 06 - 2010 at 10:53
| Duration: 4:04
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, January 03 - 2010 at 18:04
| Duration: 2:43
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, December 31 - 2009 at 15:20
| Duration: 4:17
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, December 30 - 2009 at 10:32
| Duration: 4:24
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, October 13 - 2009 at 16:21
| Duration: 5:12
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, October 11 - 2009 at 12:42
| Duration: 6:14
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, October 11 - 2009 at 11:42
| Duration: 5:26
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, October 07 - 2009 at 23:29
| Duration: 4:08
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, October 06 - 2009 at 17:46
| Duration: 5:36
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, October 05 - 2009 at 19:31
| Duration: 4:36
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.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, October 05 - 2009 at 09:14
| Duration: 5:23
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