Abu Dhabi-based masterplanner and developer, Sorouh Real Estate, in a change of direction, is focusing on the customer with the launch of a comprehensive management company. Gurjit Singh, Chief Development Officer, Sorouh talks to Phil Blizzard at Cityscape Abu Dhabi.
A slow start for visitors, but despite the economic slowdown Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2009 has grown in terms of exhibition space and has attracted several first time exhibitors. Phil Blizzard reports on the event which also attracted the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayan.
Undeterred by the current financial gloom, Bahaa Abu Hatab, Limitless Regional Director, Levant and Turkey, explains to Edward Poultney how the group is progressing on the development of its Jordanian project in Amman.
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge talk real estate, from exhibitions in Abu Dhabi, through the anticipation of Dubai's RERA rent report, to international expectations of the regional property scene. Ask questions for future editions and take part in our snapshot poll by emailing Phil.
Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge talk property, as they look at the effect of the real estate downturn around the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Plus these is a snapshot of the luxury villas at Victory Heights, Dubai Sports City.
The Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera)rent index published in January is set to be replaced with a new one in April and is said by Rera to reflect the current rental landscape. Phil Blizzard looks at what this new index might contain.
Nakheel's Al Furjan development, just outside Jebel Ali, Dubai, comes under the spotlight in this Property Report from Phil Blizzard. He looks at two very different properties, ones which encompass traditional and contemporary aspects in their design.
Phil Blizzard continues his airborne tour of the developments and landmarks of Dubai and looks down on Palm Jumeirah, Nakheel's Islands of the World, across to Emaar's towering Burj Dubai and then onto Maritime City, with the QE2 at Port Rashid, as seen from a Seawings Cessna Caravan seaplane.
The world's tallest tower, Burj Dubai, reached its final height of 818m - 2,648 feet - on January 17th this year. Phil Blizzard reports on the awe inspiring structure, from Emaar, which now has the Burj Dubai Lake in the foreground.
Ryan Mahoney, Managing Director of real estate agency Better Homes, looks at the outlook for Dubai's property sector and tells Edward Poultney why 2009 will be a pivotal year.
Ryan Mahoney, Managing Director of real estate agency Better Homes, analyses where the sector currently stands and explains to Edward Poultney how the market is coping with the financial downturn.
Golfing real estate developments are beginning to tee off across the UAE with prestigious golf names adding their signature to the projects. Phil Blizzard talks to David Spencer, Leisurecorp CEO-Golf, about the progress of Greg Norman's 'Earth' course at the Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Sustainability, in both environmental and economical terms, are major factors in the development of the new Dubai Pearl luxury project. Abdul Majeed al Fahim, Chairman, Dubai Pearl FZ LLC talks to Phil Blizzard about the AED15 billion 'city with-in a city'.
Pioneering architect Dr David Fisher talks to Phil Blizzard about the world's first moving structure and the dynamics involved in constructing a building where each floor rotates. Also, the use of prefabricated units offer a saving in labour and quicker build time in this revolutionary design.
Property Talk with Phil Blizzard and Mike Bridge who in this part looks at golf course real estate and also features David Spencer, Leisurecorp, CEO-Golf. Plus a look at your email questions and queries.
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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.