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Manara unveils $1bn Bahrain waterfront project
Manara Developments, the real estate company owned by Al Salam Bank Bahrain, has said it has finalised the master plan for the $1bn Bahrain waterfront project. The Nurana project, which spans 2 million sq.m of waterfront land overlooking the Bahrain Fort, comprises a mix of coastal villas, water-view apartments, retail, entertainment, tourism and office amenity. Reclamation works for the currently submerged site are estimated at a cost of $74m.
Bahraini developer to build home for elderly
Bahraini developer Diyar Al Muharraq has volunteered to build a new home for the elderly in Muharraq, as well as redeveloping one of Muharraq's best known public parks and create a string of shops, the income from which will help meet the running costs of the home. The Casino Public Park development will include restaurants and children's rides.
Ajman Sewerage contract bids in final phases
Ajman Sewerage is in the final phases of contract negotiations with contract bidders to connect properties in the emirate to the new sewerage system it has set up. It is in talks with specialist companies and the contract will be awarded within two months. The project will be implemented in phases over two years.
'Bespoke' Omani property business formed
Bank Muscat, the National Bank of Oman and WJ Towell Property & Construction have signed an agreement to form a new real estate company, Oman Urban Development (OUDC). It will provide bespoke designs, from budget to luxury accommodation, warehousing and industrial complexes, mass accommodation, themed and mixed use developments, the JV companies said. OUDC will be managed by Towell Piramal Sunteck, a joint venture between W.J.Towell and Piramal Sunteck, an Indian real estate development firm.
Abyaar takes financing facility
Kuwait's Abyaar Real Estate Development has said the Bank of Kuwait and the Middle East (BKME) has arranged a financing facility to help the company complete its projects which are under already construction. It will also help the company reschedule its local and foreign financial obligations. The money is estimated to be KD18m, with the agreed tenor being up to five years, with the funds being given to Abyaar in tranches once respective projects have been completed.
Dubai Holdings, Emaar to consolidate
Emaar Properties Dubai Holdings LLC have announced advanced discussions on their plans to consolidate real estate businesses of Emaar, Dubai Properties, Sama Dubai and Tatweer. According to a press statement, the companies are assisted by financial advisers, Royal Bank of Scotland and Merrill Lynch International in finalizing a thorough assessment of the merits of the proposed consolidation, including valuation of various entities as well as assessment of the potential transaction structures.
Dubai World consolidates real estate functions
In a statement released today, Dubai World has said that it has consolidated the real estate functions of a number of entities. 'The real estate development and property management activities of Dubai Maritime City, Leisurecorp, and Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre will be managed by Nakheel going forward,' said the group. The process will be completed over the summer.
Damac rules out low-cost housing
Damac Properties has ruled out a play into the region's fast-growing market for low-cost housing, Reuters has reported. 'Affordable housing I see as the remit of the government, or a government-owned entity, not the private sector,' Chief Executive Peter Riddoch told the Reuters Global Real Estate Summit in London yesterday.
Al Jaber wins Abu Dhabi Hotels deal
Abu Dhabi National Hotels has awarded Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting (Alec) the contract to begin building the Park Hyatt Hotel and Villas Abu Dhabi, a 75,000 sq. m. luxury resort on the northern beach of Saadiyat Island.
Deyaar raises Dhs250m distressed fund
Markus Giebel, CEO of Deyaar Development has told Bloomberg that the developer has managed to raise half of a Dhs500m ($136m) fund to buy distressed properties. The fund is subscribed by a mix of local and overseas investors and would buy back distressed properties from Deyaar's own portfolio, he said.
HSBC to lower interest rates
HSBC has announced that it plans to cut the mortgage rate for its Flexi Loan customers in the UAE by 100 basis points beginning July 1. The rate reduction will also apply to home finance customers of the bank's Islamic unit, HSBC Amanah. The bank also said customers of its tracker EIBOR based mortgage will see their rate adjusted to the three-month EIBOR rate.
Rent prices for Dubai apartments to fall in Q3, says report
A new report from Landmark Advisory says that despite the fact that some landlords are still experiencing robust demand for higher-quality rented homes in premium locations, a further decline in residential rents during the third quarter of this year is likely. As evident from the latest sales and rental price lists, the sharpest decline is with apartments, the consultancy firm said. The combination of the economic downturn and a large quantity of high rise apartments that were completed in 2008 has resulted in an oversupply in this segment.
HSBC cuts target price of Emaar
HSBC has cut the target price of Emaar Properties to Dhs7.20 from Dhs8.50, but maintained its 'overweight' rating on the developer. HSBC said the sheer scale of development at Emaar will stretch management and operational capacity, raising the risk of delays and even project cancellation. However, the bank said it was comfortable with Emaar's approach to consolidate its projects, and its recent adoption of the completed contract revenue recognition method for its accounts.
Nakheel reduces service charges at Discovery Gardens
Nakheel, the Dubai master developer, has announced a reduction of approximately Dhs5 per square foot to the service charges for its Discovery Gardens' homeowners. The new rate has been formally agreed with the Dubai property market regulator (RERA), and will be backdated to January 1, 2009, with any rebates for householders being credited against next year's service charges effective from October 1, 2009, the developer said.
Cayan assigns two new contractors for Lamar project
Cayan Investment and Development announced that it has signed agreements with two new contractors for the construction of the Lamar Towers in Saudi Arabia. Arabtec won the contract for the construction of the project, while Drake & Scull will serve as the contractors for electro-mechanical works. The Lamar Towers project is spread across 33,000 square meters which includes two 68 and 60-storey residential towers.
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