Dubai property: Residential market close to bottom

JLL says 2012`s green shoots will lead to broader recovery next year
It will be a broader recovery for the Dubai residential market in terms of prices and rentals next year than just some pockets showing ...

>>	25/01/2012

Dubai to have 23,000 new homes this year

Abu Dhabi will see 18,000 new units, says report
Nearly 23,000 new housing units will enter Dubai’s market this year while around 18,000 are expected in Abu Dhabi to put further downward pressure o...

>>	25/01/2012

Bikers to raid UAE roads

ABU DHABI: Scores of international motorcyclists riding en masse around the UAE could become a familiar sight if domestic tour operators and event management companies (EMCs) increase their efforts to tap the ...

>>	25/01/2012

Nakheel in plans for more shops on Palm

Nakheel plans to give shoppers on Palm Jumeirah reason to cheer with the development of two major retail facilities on the man-made island.
The Dubai company is in talks with banks to raise at least Dh3...

>>	21/01/2012

UAE’s du TV adds Russian bouquet to line up

A range of premium Russian general entertainment, documentary, news, films and children`s TV channels have been added to the television offering from UAE telecommunications provider du.
RTG, RBK, RTV1, N...

>>	21/01/2012

Mohammed is blessed with a baby boy, names him `Zayed`

UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, shares the good news. He twitted that he and Princess Haya Bint Hussein, sister of Jordanian King Abdullah the Second, were blessed with a baby boy. B...

>>	09/01/2012

Oyster islet on Dubai’s The World up for sale

Owner seeking Dh25 million as down payment, with remainder Dh 80 million to be paid to Nakheel.

The World is today`s greatest development icon - an engineering odyssey that has created an island paradi...

>>	09/01/2012

Dh143bn Dubai property deals

Over 60% of apartment deals in 2011 were conducted in cash.

Dubai saw 35,297 real estate transactions worth Dh143 billion in 2011, an increase of more than 16 per cent over previous year`s total of deals wo...

>>	09/01/2012

Dubai ready to launch property investment guide

`Investment map` will help attract local and foreign investors to the emirate`s real estate market.

The map would include a package of special investment opportunities in the real estate sector and a ...

>>	09/01/2012

Office towers made residential

12 buildings given the go-ahead for the conversion

Gardens rents cut 20%, chiller up 150%

Master developer says it can`t subsidize anymore

Dubai-based Nakheel has lowered rents in The Gardens by 15 to 20 per cent since December 2010 after chiller charges rose massively by almost 150 per cent...

>>	09/01/2012

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed - a visionary leader

On the ocassion of the Accession Day of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed we look back at the path of excellence he has taken to lead the nation

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Pr...

>>	03/01/2012

Live broadcast of Burj Khalifa New Year`s Eve

World’s tallest building will play host to a spectacular fireworks display to ring in 2012

To mark the ringing-in of 2012, Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) will broadcast to the world the impressive...

>>	29/12/2011

Ajman realty buyers to get title deed

Deed after first installment; Prices down 20% this year

Ajman Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Arra) has launched a new initiative to boost real estate transactions in the emirate.
Under the new in...

>>	26/12/2011

Dubai registers 114 projects under the Tayseer Programme

So far about 114 projects have been registered under the Tayseer Programme of Dubai Land Department (DLD). The first funding deal under the scheme is likely to be finalized shortly.

According to ...

>>	26/12/2011

Dubai to receive largest cruise ships in the world.

Costa Favalosa and Aida Blu cruise ships docks in Dubai.
Newly-inducted cruise ships to offer weekly regional itinerary with Dubai as home port
Dubai, December 15, 2011: The Departme...

>>	26/12/2011

GCC has mandate for customs union

The GCC now has a clear mandate to deliver a customs union, the long-delayed effort to boost trade flows among member states and deepen regional ties.
The six-member bloc aims to prepare for the union d...

>>	26/12/2011

H.H Sheikh Mohammed and Tom Cruise light up Dubai Film Festival`s red carpet

Big names from Bollywood and the Arab world were also present at Diff`s opening ceremony.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ((L), Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of...

>>	08/12/2011

UAE population to rise to 6.1m in 2020
The combined populations of Gulf oil producers stood at around 39.26 million at the end of 2009 and are expected to rise by nearly 6.93 million after 10 years, according to a United Nations organization.
More ...

>>	08/12/2011

Lucrative rentals up for grabs in posh areas too
From designer apartments in DIFC to villas in Mirdiff, deals and steals still on offer
Some lucrative deals are up for grabs in `upmarket` places and the rents here now compete with what affordable communities ...

>>	08/12/2011

Minister of Social Affairs hails UAE President resolutions on social aid increment

Mariam Al Roumi, Minister of Social Affairs has welcomed the decree issued by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hike the social aid of some cases, who receive the financial aid from th...

>>	08/12/2011

Economists hail federal budget 2012

Priority will be on social services, education, health and improvement of government provisions to ensure dignified lives
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet yesterday approved the draft Federal Budget for 2012 ...

>>	16/11/2011

Teams are taking shape in the build-up to the Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12

Volvo Ocean Race Chief Executive, Knut Frostad, said “The level of competition has never been higher."

"We know about six boats today that will be on the start line. Five of the teams have the ca...

>>	16/11/2011

Dubai Airshow 2011: The five-day show will be held from November 13 to November 17.

The biennial Dubai Airshow, which opened its doors to delegates and visitors on Sunday, is the biggest yet, with the five-day-long show boasting more than 1,000 exhibitors – an increase of 12 per cent over the...

>>	14/11/2011

H.H Mohammed performs Eid Al Adha prayers
A number of sheikhs and senior officials joined Sheikh Mohammed in prayers at the Grand Eid Mussallah
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler...

>>	10/11/2011

Technical and financial audits of 100 stalled projects begin
Dubai Land Department appoints IACE to prepare technical and financial reports on the stalled projects
The Dubai Land Department has commenced the ground work to roll out its Tanmia initiative by appointing a ...

>>	10/11/2011

Gitex Shopper boosts retail sales by 10%
Visitor Numbers Top 169,000 and Retailers Report Stronger than Ever Sales at Consumer Electronics Event of the Year
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - GITEX Shopper 2011 has confirmed its position as the consumer...

>>	10/11/2011

Index Exhibition 2011

A photographic glimpse into the Casa Shamuzzi`s second participation of Index Exhibition 2011 at the Dubai World Trade Center.

Casa Shamuzzi exhibited their latest collection at this index which so far h...

>>	24/10/2011

Investors at heart of new governance code

Investor relations officer, clarification for delays mandatory

If the Dubai Land Department (DLD) does make it mandatory for every developer - master developer or sub developer - to follow the code for ...

>>	17/10/2011

Dubai Ruler launches Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum World Peace Award

Sets up Board of Trustees for the Peace Award

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai has issued decree No. 19 ...

>>	17/10/2011

Dubai master plan on land allocation approved

No residential high-rises on land allocated for other use: Municipality DG

A 2020 masterplan for the city of Dubai has been approved by the Executive Council, which will clearly demarcate usage of land ...

>>	17/10/2011

Revealed: Top real estate buyers in Dubai

Almost $10b worth of land and apartment deals registered during the first six months of 2011

From private internet line to Emperor work station. Here’s a look at innovations on show at Gitex 2011

Emperor 1510 computer work station
This new work station claims, among other things, to reduce fatigue.
Patrick Leflamme Duval, Chief Executive Officer and President, MWE Lab...

>>	13/10/2011

“Floating villas” project for World

The JV between Palmerstone and Donald Starkey Designs has developed the floating villa on a monocoque type structure, which can be maneuvered between Dubai’s coast and The World, the company said in a sta...

>>	13/10/2011

Fresh warning for drivers using mobile phones
Traffic police chief says mobile phones and other factors killed 87 on roads Dubai’s traffic police chief has issued a fresh warning for motorists in the emirate against the use their mobile phones while driving,...

>>	13/10/2011

The film “Elena” by A. Zvyagintsev will be shown in Abu Dhabi Film Festival

13- 22 October 2011 the 5th International Film Festival will take place in Abu Dhabi, capital of UAE where the new film of the famous Russian film director Andrei Zvyagintsev "Elena" will be presented t...

>>	05/10/2011

Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law regulating economic activities in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law ...

>>	03/10/2011

Nakheel plans 200 villas on Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel, a Dubai-based developer, is planning to build close to 200 villas on the Palm Jumeirah, market sources told Emirates24|7.
"The company is planning to build 200 villas on Palm Jumeirah. No...

>>	03/10/2011

Freehold residents too have to pay housing fee

All property owners in freehold or non-freehold areas of Dubai will have to pay housing fees, which is basically charged for using the city’s infrastructure, a top Dubai Municipality official.
&l...

>>	03/10/2011

Nakheel lowers service charges by 30%

To deliver over 7,700 units next year
Nakheel, a wholly-owned Dubai government entity, said it had reduced service charges across its various developments by over 30 per cent compared to 2010.
...

>>	13/09/2011

Rents in Dubai stabilise in Q2

Downtown apartment prices record biggest decline of 8%
Pace of decline for sale prices and rentals across Dubai’s real estate market slowed in the second quarter 2011, reflecting “signs of st...

>>	13/09/2011

Dubai Ruler inaugurates Metro Green Line

Two years to the day after becoming the Gulf`s first mass-transit rail system, the Dubai Metro has opened its second line.
The Green Line, which covers 22.5 kilometres and 20 stations, was inaugurated ...

>>	13/09/2011

Nakheel plans to open The World islands to all

The developer is in talks with agencies to start tours to The World Islands from Palm Jumeirah
The next time you plan that much-needed break a `World Tour` would be the best idea!
If Nakheel has...

>>	13/09/2011

Demand and rents inch higher for Shaikh Zayed Road offices

Agencies say pre-boom prices are back, as is corporate interest
For Dubai`s original stretch of signature high-rise properties, the Shaikh Zayed Road (SZR), it is back to the good old times. Mind you...

>>	12/09/2011

Dubai crowned as `ME City of the Future`

DUBAI -- Dubai has been crowned once again as the `Middle East City of the Future 2010-11` by fDi Magazine underlining the Emirate`s premier status as a preferred foreign direct investment destination.
...

>>	25/08/2011

Eid break: 3-day off for banks; markets get 5

7 days for public sector; 2 days leave with pay for private during Eid

Banks in the UAE will remain closed on the first, second and third of Shawaal on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
The UAE has ...

>>	25/08/2011

Majaz Waterfront to accept visitors

4,700sqm development to have 8 top-end restaurants

The redeveloped Al Majaz Waterfront area would be ready for the leisure of the public by the end of this year, its developer the Sharjah Investment and...

>>	25/08/2011

Mohammed to inaugurate Dubai Metro Green Line on 9/9/2011

50 trains to serve Red & Green lines at peak times
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will launch on Septemb...

>>	25/08/2011

Rents in north to fall more: CBRE

Real estate services firm sees up to 15% decline in next 12 months

Rents and property prices in the Northern Emirates continue to slide against the backdrop of an oversupply in Dubai and uncertainty ove...

>>	25/08/2011

World`s Tallest Building The Kingdom Tower(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) Render Images Released

Chicago`s AS+GG Architecture, the designers of the structure which is set to dwarf even the Burj Khalifa, have released so...

>>	10/08/2011

Ramadan begins tomorrow in UAE

UAE leaders greeted on the occasion
The Moon Sighting Committee has announced that Sunday will be the 30th of Sha’aban.
Dr Hadef bin Jua’an Al Daheri, Minister of Justice, said in a statement af...

>>	31/07/2011

Mideast’s longest tunnel to open this year

A year behind schedule, more than 90% of Al Salam traffic tunnel project has been completed
The Middle East’s longest traffic tunnel currently under construction in Abu Dhabi city will be ready fo...

>>	31/07/2011

Work hours reduced for the private sector during Ramadan

Office time cut from 8 hours to 6 hours, without affecting salaries of employees

The Minister of Labour, Saqr Ghobash, has issued a circular on the reduction of working hours in Ramadan in implementat...

>>	28/07/2011

Rera survey shows sector positive on growth

Developers, real estate brokers and investors all see supply-demand gap narrowing

A recent survey conducted by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) of the Dubai Land Department showed that agen...

>>	28/07/2011

Several benefits for 3-year property visa holders

The new three-year property visa, being officially referred to as the real estate investor visa, announced by the UAE Federal government, is likely to make life easier for those who opt for it.
A numbe...

>>	07/07/2011

Best picks in Jumeirah Beach Residence

Property explores the top three phases in this popular development to find out what sets them apart
It was planned as a budget project, hence the launch prices were low compared to those of other deve...

>>	07/07/2011

Visa rule to enhance confidence

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, the region’s largest property developer, has said that the UAE federal government’s decision of extending the validity of visas for foreign real estate...

>>	07/07/2011

Desert Ranch at Al Sahra Desert Resort in DUBAILAND proves key attraction for families

DUBAILAND, the landmark leisure, tourism and entertainment destination and a member of Dubai Properties Group (DPG), today announced its newest attraction – the Desert Ranch, a unique eco-tourism concept set in...

>>	07/07/2011

UAE property sector rebounds
Construction sector also picked up in 2010, official data shows

The UAE’s real estate sector rebounded into growth in 2010 after recording one of its largest falls in 2009 becau...

>>	22/06/2011

Rera panel for `stalled` projects

Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera), the regulatory arm of Dubai Land Department, has formed a committee to oversee projects that have been now put on hold despite being close to completion.

Dubai to get only 10,000 new units in 2011
Developments delayed by two years are now in process of being completed, handed over

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) expects about 10,000 new units to enter market this year, putting at rest sp...

>>	22/06/2011

Property prices will hold, not fold
Residential stabilizing; asset, rental values to decline 10 Prices for residential properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have started to stabilize and will “hold” rather than “fold” over the next six months, according ...

>>	22/06/2011

No projects cancelled in Jumeirah Lake Towers
Eight towers will be handed over by December; 58 towers already completed in the master development as of May 2011

No projects have been cancelled till date and eight new towers will be compl...

>>	22/06/2011

Nakheel reviews plan for mall on Palm Jumeirah
Master developer working on extension of Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart

The global property consultancy said Dubai retail malls will continue to experience vacancies of 15 per cent to 30 pe...

>>	22/06/2011

Dubai Summer Surprises begins on June 22

The 14th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) that will begin on June 22 is expected to attract more visitors from the GCC, according to Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), as Dubai is seen as ...

>>	22/06/2011

Emirates Announce St Petersburg Route
The Dubai airline Emirates is to fly deeper into Russia than ever before with the announcement of new services to the northern city of St Petersburg, which will become the most northerly destination on their itinera...

>>	09/06/2011

Dubai mulls new property visa

Dubai plans to introduce a new residence visa system for property owners.
A government official was quoted as saying "authorities are discussing ways of granting owners of properties in the emirat...

>>	09/06/2011

Sheikh Mohammed to inaugurate Dubai Metro Green Line.

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will launch the Dubai Metro Green Line in September, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Saturday.
The Green Line will span 23km and inclu...

>>	09/06/2011

New villa community to come up in Jumeirah
H&H Investment & Development, a Dubai-based property management and development company, is betting high on the non-freehold areas in Dubai and is currently working on developing a villa community in Jumeira...

>>	31/05/2011

UAE to replace feet and yards with meter
Oil already in liters from gallon; Software used in UAE Land Departments being changed
The UAE will implement the International System of Units (SI) replacing feet, inches and yards in favor of meters, effect...

>>	31/05/2011

New UK sports car maker says GCC sales plan on track

Fledgling sports car manufacturer McLaren Automotive has said that its Dubai showroom would be one of its largest globally.
As the company pushes ahead with preparations for the arrival of its debut mo...

>>	31/05/2011

Dubai `needs a Disneyland` to boost tourism

Dubai needs an entertainment resort on the size and scale of Disneyland if it is to attract a larger slice of the global tourism pie, the president of UAE’s BinHendi Enterprises said.
The UAE’s trade ...

>>	31/05/2011

Dubailand back on track by year-end, says developer

Dubailand, the multibillion-dollar real estate project backed by Dubai Properties Group, is in talks with developers to review their contracts under a wider restructuring plan that aims to get the project back ...

>>	26/05/2011

Flydubai says three Ukraine routes to launch in September
Dubai`s low cost carrier flydubai on Wednesday announced its entry into Ukraine with the launch of flights to three cities.
The airline said it would start flights to Kiev, Donetsk and Kharkov in September, e...

>>	26/05/2011

Deyaar reports Q1 net of Dh26m Revenues reach Dh85 million; five projects handed over in Q1

Deyaar Development has reported a net profit of Dh26 million in the first quarter of 2011 compared to a net loss of Dh 100 million for the same period last year, citing increase in impairment provisions.
...

>>	17/05/2011

HSBC has made it easier for customers in the UAE to obtain credit cards , personal loans and mortgage by relaxing its lending criteria.

It said it was halving the minimum salary requirement to obtain credit cards to AED7,500, adding that a salary transfer was not mandatory.
For personal loans, the minimum salary requirement has also bee...

>>	17/05/2011

Dubai’s JLT sees 67% rise in company registrations

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the licensing authority for the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) free zone, has seen a 67 percent rise in the number of companies registered per month this year, the CEO of the...

>>	17/05/2011

Dubai Home to 4 Tallest Residential Towers
All projects located in the Marina area; Emirate will eventually have six towers in the top-10 list
In less than a year from now, Dubai will be home to the top four tallest residential towers in the world.
...

>>	11/05/2011

Talks on to relaunch Mirdiff Hills DIRC in early talks with Abu Dhabi firm for joint venture

Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), the real estate arm of Dubai Investments, is in early talks with an Abu Dhabi-based company to relaunch its  Dh2-billion Mirdiff Hills project, company General Man...

>>	11/05/2011

Dubai will have up to 3,500 new villas by year-end
Price decline will only be moderate despite new supply coming in: experts

Dubai is likely to see anywhere between 1,759 and 3,500 new villas being completed by year end, real estate experts believe.

>>	27/04/2011

Nakheel opens berth facility at Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel, the Dubai-based master developer, has opened its exclusive berth facility at Palm Jumeirah Marina.

The marina, which operates under the management of Nakheel Marine and Leisure, comprises 520 berth...

>>	27/04/2011

Emaar Properties records first quarter 2011 net profit of Dhs421m
First quarter results were supported by the continued delivery of residential units in Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the handover of commercial offices in The Eighth Gate, Syria, an integrated project billed to become t...

>>	27/04/2011

10,000 new houses will enter the Dubai market in 2011
But no pressure on local market, says Director-General of Dubai Land Department

About 10,000 new houses will enter the Dubai property market this year, according to Dubai Land Department chief. Ten thousan...

>>	27/04/2011

Casa Shamuzzi participated in CIFF, Asia`s prestigious fair of office furniture and design
Casa Shamuzzi participated in CIFF, Asia`s prestigious fair of office furniture and design Casa Shamuzzi participated in China International Furniture Fair. New collection impressed more than 150 000 exhibition v...

>>	28/03/2011

Now or never for Dubai homebuyers
Wait any longer and you could risk an increase in property prices: real estate experts

If you`re in the market for a home this season, and think you should still wait for the price tag on your favourite hou...

>>	27/03/2011

Victory for Japan at World Cup 2011 in Dubai
Under the generous patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 16th edition of the US$10 million (Dh36.7 million) Dubai World Cup (Group ...

>>	26/03/2011

Dubai projected to grow 3-5%
Dubai`s economy is projected to rebound by three to five per cent in real terms this year on the back of stronger performance in the tourism, trade and other sectors, reported Emirates Business 24|7.

Abdul ...

>>	26/03/2011

Casa Shamuzzi in the press
On the 16 of Febuary 2011 `Gulf News`, published in Dubai, released an article about the latest division of Stars Dome Group, Casa Shamuzzi - Eco Luxury Furnishing.

Stars Dome Group CEO Sofia Zigangirova ...

>>	27/02/2011

Dubailand apartments attract investors` attention
Investors are looking at the option of buying and renting apartments in Dubailand, while Dubai Marina continues to be their primary choice, according to Propertyfinder.ae.

`Although Dubai Marina`s stronghol...

>>	27/02/2011

Nakheel to reduce maintenance fee
Nakheel plans to reduce maintenance fee for both its completed and under-construction projects, according to Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Al Khaleej quoted him as saying that the d...

>>	27/02/2011

Evgeny Petrosyan with the humor show `A Joke for a Joke`. 10 - 11 February, 2011 Dubai
Stars Dome Group would like to present you the performance of the most loved, famous and humorist Evgeny Petrosyan with his New Humor Program `A Joke for a Joke`.

10 - 11 February, 2011 Dubai.

>>	03/02/2011

Casa Shamuzzi Products: PICK OF THE MONTH!
Hotelier Middle East, the region`s leading monthly trade publication for the hotel and hospitality industry, chose Casa Shamuzzi as pick of the month for December 2010.

The media showcases a selection of th...

>>	25/01/2011

Dubai is world`s best shopping destination, survey reveals
Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced that a new survey has named Dubai as the world`s top shopping destination among shoppers in the Arab World. Proactive marketing initiatives con...

>>	25/01/2011

Eco-friendly abras at Dubai Marina soon
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is in talks with Emaar, the developer of the up-market locality, and both parties are expecting to reach an agreement in the next few days.

Revealing the details of t...

>>	25/01/2011

Dubai property market shows signs of stability
There are signs of stability in Dubai property market despite a modest fall in sale prices in the emirate, according to a sales guide.

Property prices are likely to continue declining trend, but last quart...

>>	25/01/2011

Abu Dhabi unveiled world`s most expensive Christmas tree
Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates is home to the world`s most expensive Christmas tree ever. The Emirates Palace hotel has erected an 11 million dollars Christmas tree in their lobby. It will remain on display u...

>>	23/12/2010

All must register for ID cards till 31.12.2010
Every adult individual in the UAE is required to have a UAE ID card. The roll-out of the new system has been running for some years, but an astonishingly high number of people have not yet bothered to register for t...

>>	23/12/2010

Foreign investor confidence in UAE property on the rise
Confidence of international investors in the Dubai property market has increased, but steps need to be taken to ensure that contractual provisions negotiated by buyers can ultimately be enforced, says a UK-based law...

>>	23/12/2010

CASA SHAMUZZI unveils at INDEX exhibition
It was an exciting day as Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai opened the 20th INDEX exhibition on Monday 8th November in Dubai`s Trade Centre Exhibition Hall. His Highne...

>>	24/11/2010

Movies to bring the world together at Dubai International Film Festival from December 12 to 19
The seventh edition of Dubai International Film Festival 2010 will be held from December 12 to 19. DIFF 2010 is held in association with Dubai Studio City and supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

>>	24/11/2010

CASA SHAMUZZI: NEW AND EXCLUSIVE FURNITURE FOR DUBAI – AND BEYOND
New collection unveiled at INDEX 2010

Global aspirations for `attainable luxury` brand

Dubai, 7 November 2010 …. Casa Shamuzzi, a new, Dubai-based luxury furniture brand and the lat...

>>	01/11/2010

Dubai metro opens 5 more stations
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai has opened five more stations - Business Bay, First Gulf Bank, Sharaf DG, Nakheel (near American University of Dubai) and Jumeirah Lakes Towers - on the Red Line of the...

>>	19/10/2010

Ray of Light Mosque – project of modern architecture
ZEST Architecture from Spain designed for the international competition “Design as Reform” a new mosque in Dubai `Ray of Light`.

Our concept was devoted to solving the complex issue of allowing women to pr...

>>	19/10/2010

Dubai Sports Complex officially opened
The AED1.1bn ($299m) Dubai Sports Complex has been officially opened by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.

The multi-purpose...

>>	19/10/2010

Nakheel Harbour Tower to be the World’s Tallest Building
The proposed Nakheel Tower in Dubai is set to be the world’s tallest building after completion in 2020 with a total height of more than one kilometer. The mix-use development will include a harbor, a cultural podium...

>>	20/09/2010

Dubai will get Jamie Oliver
A deal has been struck with British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to open his first international restaurant in Dubai.

The Dubai based Al Futtaim Group Real Estate has struck the deal, which will see Jamie...

>>	20/09/2010

A villa with a sea-view becomes more popular as investment object
Due to the current market conditions, luxurious villas in Dubai are now available at reasonable price range, what makes a deal very advantageous for the buyer. This is a reason for increasing of demand for such vil...

>>	20/09/2010

Two exhibitions to be held soon at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, UAE.
Light Middle East 2010, the region`s leading trade show and conference for urban, architectural, theatrical and retail lighting solutions, coming soon in Dubai.

An integral feature of the exhibition at the ...

>>	20/09/2010

Ramadan etiquette for non-Muslims
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is one of the most important periods in the Muslim year. It is a time of spiritual awakening, self-evaluation and remembrance of Allah, which Muslims observe through...

>>	05/08/2010

Gold jewellery demand in UAE up 29% in Q1
Demand for gold jewellery rose 29 percent in the UAE and 25 percent in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2010, according to the latest quarterly report from the World Gold Council (WGC).

India was the ...

>>	04/08/2010

New RERA index shows Dubai rent declines
Rents in some of Dubai`s most popular areas have fallen by about 20 percent since March, according to the latest Rental Index published by the emirate`s property regulator.

Apartment rents in Dubai Marina...

>>	03/08/2010

Respond to BlackBerry ban
The UAE`s telecom regulator, the TRA, will suspend Research in Motions Blackberry services, including email and web browsing, from October 11.

In response to this announcements the UAE two telecoms operator...

>>	02/08/2010

UAE astronomer sees Ramadan starting on Aug 11...
The Muslims fasting month of Ramadan will start on Wednesday August 11, with Eid Ul Fitr falling on Friday September 10, according to a UAE astronomer.

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, astronomy researcher and supervis...

>>	11/07/2010

Dubai rents continue to fall
A new report by Landmark Advisory has found that rents in residential and commercial units in Dubai continue to fall irrespective of quality and location. Declines are primarily attributed to increasing supply, a tr...

>>	11/07/2010

Circus “Big Aple” from New-York in Abu-Dhabi
New York Circus -Big Apple- has been planned tour on July 23d in Abu-Dhabi.

New York Circus - one of the largest circuses in the world, which involved artists from Europe, America and Russia (trapeze arti...

>>	11/07/2010

New iPhone hits UAE next month
The iPhone will be on sale in the UAE within six weeks, retailers say.

However, Apple`s new handset will only be available on the grey market since neither Etisalat nor du have yet said when it will be of...

>>	11/07/2010

Key bridges open on Shaikh Zayed Road interchange
Vital bridges linking Al Safa Road and Financial Centre Road open to traffic.

The new bridge on the first interchange of Shaikh Zayed Road opens to provide free traffic flow toward Al Safa Road and Financ...

>>	06/06/2010

Etisalat launches 3D TV service in UAE
Starting Tuesday, Etisalat will provide 3D TV to all its triple play eLife customers and to E-Vision customers

In less than a year of its successful High Definition TV (HD TV) launch in the UAE, Etisala...

>>	06/06/2010

UAE announces major change to school timetable
Schools in the UAE are set for a major shake-up, splitting the 2010/11 year into three terms instead of two as part of plans to raise education standards.

Humaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education, said th...

>>	06/06/2010

UAE health officials urge total smoking ban
Senior UAE health officials have called for a total smoking ban in all public places, it has been reported.

Dr Salim Adib, the head of public health and safety at the Health Authority Abu Dhabi, said the ...

>>	06/06/2010

Dubai World reaches $23.5b debt deal with key banks
Deal must still be approved from banks outside the core negotiating committee Dubai: Government-owned conglomerate Dubai World said on Thursday “headline economic terms” have been agreed in principle with its finan...

>>	02/06/2010

Dubai Metro opens three more stations in key areas

Three more stations on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro were opened Saturday, bringing the total number of operational stations to 21.

The new stations started receiving passengers as the metro operati...

>>	16/05/2010

Seven facts for National ID cards
What is the Identity Card?
The ID card is mandatory for each national or expat over the age of 15. It is expected that the ID card will, later, replace all currently applicable other identification means such a...

>>	16/05/2010

New rules for metro luggage
Passengers on Dubai Metro are now able to carry two pieces of hand luggage with them.

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said yesterday that one piece of luggage measuring 81cm x 58cm x 30cm and a second...

>>	16/05/2010

Call anytime, anywhere for AED 0.50/min from Landline
Etisalat brings two amazing offers for one country for you on your Landline service.

Offer 1
A special discounted rate of AED0.50 per minute to one country all day long along with a connection of AED...

>>	16/05/2010

«Ladies` Night. For Women Only». 5-6 May, Dubai
"Stars Dome Group" solemnly closes its 2009-2010 season and is pleased to offer to your attantion the latest theatrical premiere of this season, - a play by Anthony McCarthy, Simon Sinclair and Jacques Collard - «La...

>>	02/04/2010

News from "Pangkor Laut" project
Marine Environmental Studies Completed.
In keeping with our commitment as stewards of the environment, we are pleased announce the successful completion of our marine environmental studies. These studies are ne...

>>	02/04/2010

The 400th part of villas in the Victory Heights project will be rented out in Dubai
Project developers of the Victory Heights in Dubai (UAE) have confirmed the information about the beginning of the process of renting out the Fourth hundred of villas project in March this year.
This project c...

>>	31/03/2010

2010 will be devoted to the UAE’s return of its investor confidence in real estate
Trust - that`s what will be the key focus for the real estate market of the Gulf region in 2010, because the main goal, which the developers set themselves, is the return of all investors’ confidence.
According...

>>	30/03/2010

330 new apartments will be built in Downtown Jebel Ali (UAE)
According to the deputy executive director of developer Limitless ME - Amin Salah, they will build a real estate market consistent of 330 new housing units in his project “The Galleries” on a large-scale, a multi-pu...

>>	29/03/2010

The second Dubai International airport will be opened in June
The new airport, after the Grand Opening, will be claimed to be the largest in the world, and will start its duties from the acceptance and shipment of goods. What day the airport will start working with passengers ...

>>	28/03/2010

"Daddies" in Dubai! Post review
The early Saturday morning was ominous, and the winter this year turned out to be freezing cold. The Gloomy weather outside the window and the leaden clouds overlapping the sky down to its horizon didn`t help much e...

>>	09/03/2010