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Burj Dubai readies for December deadline
The final stages of development on and around Emaar's Burj Dubai are being done by an army of workers in readiness for the December 2 handover. Phil Blizzard reports on the world's tallest building, showing its progress from 2007 through to the latest aerial footage of Burj Dubai, as it nears completion.
Cityscape Dubai: Al Barari a green reserve in Dubailand
Mohammed Bin Zaal, COO, Al Barari talks passionately to Phil Blizzard about their very green development in Dubailand. Overlooking a natural wildlife reserve, Al Barari offers luxurious villas and apartments in an exotic garden environment.
Cityscape Dubai: Rakeen developments in emerging markets
The first shopping mall in Iran is just one of numerous projects being undertaken in the emerging markets by Ras al Khaimah developer Rakeen. Phil Blizzard talks to Ghassan Youssef, MD, Rakeen about those markets and the other countries where they see potential.
Cityscape Dubai: Tanmiyat new era of real estate
Increased transparency, more investor focus and a new business model for real estate form the way forward for Saudi Arabian investment and development company Tanmiyat. Dr Wan Hasni, Advisor in Charge, Tanmiyat, talks to Phil Blizzard about their new philosophy and the projects across the region, including the $3bn Ajman Marina.
Cityscape Dubai: Emaar's International perspective
Sergio 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: Dubai World Central first aircraft arrival June 2010
Rashed Bugara'a, COO, Dubai World Central, 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: Al Hamra Village ready for global coverage
The Arabesque styled project of Al Hamra Village is continually evolving, becoming a real community in Ras al Khaimah. Romain Felber, General Manager talks to Phil Blizzard about their ongoing development and the prospect of international exposure when the village becomes host to the America's Cup in 2010.
Cityscape Dubai: Emaar focuses on Burj Dubai completion
Emaar's focus at Cityscape and current project plans are outlined by Ahmad al Matrooshi, MD, Emaar Properties - UAE to Phil Blizzard. Burj Dubai and Downtown Bur Dubai are the main areas of interest, along with finishing some work within Arabian Ranches and the merger with Dubai Properties, Sama Dubai and Tatweeer - all companies within the Dubai Holding group - to create a $52.8bn entity.
Cityscape Dubai: Rakeen develops Ras al Khaimah
Ras al Khaimah developer Rakeen states it has 'a fresh approach to development'. Phil Blizzard talks to Ghassan Youssef, MD, Rakeen about that approach and the company's developments in this northern emirate of the UAE, focusing in particular on the Banyan Tree hotel resort and progress on the man-made Al Marjan Island.
Developers focus on completion at quieter Cityscape Dubai
Despite the contraction in the regional real estate market Cityscape Dubai opens its doors with developers from across the region and beyond focused on completion and delivery of their projects. Phil Blizzard takes a look at some of the projects on display, including those from UAE heavyweights Nakheel, Emaar and Aldar, as he provides a who's who of exhibitors and assess the mood on day one.
Cityscape Dubai opens to realism in the real estate market
A much reduced Cityscape, Dubai, is the reality of the contraction in the GCC real estate market. Phil Blizzard previews the event with Rohan Marwaha, MD, Cityscape looking at both the exhibition and the conference.
Ibn Battuta Gate opens in Dubai
Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco Property Management talks to Phil Blizzard about the new Ibn Battuta Gate development located on the outskirts of 'new' Dubai. This mixed use project features business and leisure facilites - ranging from robotic parking to the soon to be opened Movenpick Hotel.
Property Talk - How depressed is the market across the GCC
Property Talk looks at the state of the real estate market across the GCC region, and in Dubai the impact of the Dubai Metro, as Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge continue this edition of the property programme.
Property Talk - Business Bay and Dubai overview
Construction projects in Dubai are still moving ahead, albeit at slower pace, and form the main focus of this part of Property Talk. From their elevated vantage point Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge provide a panoramic view of Dubai's Business Bay, whilst looking at projects under development.
Asteco - real estate past, present and future
On location at Dubai's Ibn Battuta Gate development Andrew Chambers, MD, Asteco Property Management reflects back on the 26 year old company with Phil Blizzard. He then talks about the highs of 2007, the current state of the market, where leasing prices in Dubai has seen drops of between 30% and 50%, and looks ahead to what we can expect 12 months down the road.
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