Real estate across Asia, from Singapore to Indonesia and beyond, is the focus of this property report with Mike Bridge and Phil Blizzard. There are answers to some of the many questions sent in and further ones may be sent to us by emailing Phil.
Greater than expected interest in the world's first rotating tower has resulted in more than 700 investors registering for a slice of Dubai's Dynamic Tower. Ed Poultney looks at the project designed by Italian architect Dr David Fisher.
Property expert Mike Bridge and Phil Blizzard look at the real estate market in Bahrain and the current trend in Dubai for property auctions. Plus answers to some of the many questions sent in, including advice on investing in golf course developments. Any queries or questions do send them to us by emailing Phil.
A 'net energy building' producing more power than it consumes, along with its own micro climate, is the goal at Masdar's corporate headquarters. Phil Blizzard spoke to Khaled Awad, Director, Property Development Unit, Masdar to find out how this will be achieved.
From luxury real estate to superyachts moored in the marina The Pearl Qatar is to be destination not only for the rich and famous, but also for the shopaholic. Phil Blizzard speaks to Hussam Ahmed, GM Retail, The Pearl, Qatar about the shopping options at Porto Arabia.
The azure waters of the Gulf, along with the backdrop of The Pearl Qatar, will provide a dramatic arena for sailing and motor cruising enthusiasts. Phil Blizzard, in the second of three interviews, battles with the wind to talk with Jaume Marco,GM, Ronautica Middle East
"Will the auction provide a greater return for the developers?" Just one of the questions put by Phil Blizzard as he takes a look at the auction of the first commercial properties on the Golden Mile of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
We look at the real estate market with property expert Mike Bridge. This time we talk about buying property around the Gulf region, the effect of the credit crunch and how the market is opening up in certain regions across the globe thanks to better air links. Mike also gives tips and advice on buying property. To ask Mike for advice in a future episode, email your question to Phil, and we'll put the best to him.
Damac Properties in Dubai has signed an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq for a $4.5bn real estate project, bringing much needed investment and confidence to the Kurdistan region, as Phil Blizzard reports.
The Pearl Qatar is to be a destination in itself, as we discovered whilst on an exclusive visit to the rapidly developing island. Phil Blizzard, in the first of three interviews, speaks with Walid Maalouf, GM, Hospitality, The Pearl, Qatar.
A new regular feature, 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 from Mike with regards the purchase of property. To ask Mike for advice in a future episode, email your question to Phil, and we'll put the best to him.
Aldar has signed with India's premier hotel group Taj for a Palace hotel on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Bell, MD, Aldar Hotels & Hospitality about the signing and their plans for the hotel sector.
Darine Wehbi reports, from Cityscape Abu Dhabi, on the Ghantoot City project located close to the Abu Dhabi-Dubai border. This development will create a city with green open spaces, alongside both banks the Ghantoot waterway.
Waterways surrounded by mangroves, extensive canals and golden sandy beaches are the key natural elements of Ajman's Al Zorah 'city within a city'. Imad Dana, CEO, Al Zorah explains to Phil Blizzard the finer points of this project.
Ghantoot City is an open plan development either side of the Ghantoot waterway, located close to the Abu Dhabi - Dubai Border. Phil Blizzard talks with Haytham Haider, COO, ICT who explains what this very 'green' project will offer.
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Experts say the persistence of a thriving grey market for business jets in the Middle East remains the biggest hurdle to the growth of the sector in the region.
The 13th Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) was inaugurated by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher...
The Emirates are bordered to the north by the Gulf and the Musandam Peninsula, to the east by Oman, to the south and west by Saudi Arabia and to the northwest by Qatar. The land is mountainous and mostly desert.