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Dubai all set to stage biggest ever Cityscape exhibition

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Dubai is all set to host, what is termed as, the 'biggest-ever', Cityscape property exhibition, during later half of this year, with about 60,000 industry professionals and 1000 exhibitors.
The business-to-business real estate investment and development exhibition will feature industry pioneers and include five conferences.

The prestigious architectural awards will be one of the major attractions in the event, which has been extended for four days fro 6th to 9th October, in a space of 75,000 square meters, close to Dubai International Exhibition Center's capacity.

The event has grown during the past two years by 25 percent and 27 percent respectively, with this year being the biggest in terms of exhibition space and also in terms of participants.

The exhibition features 849 exhibitors, 51,855 industry professionals, all taking part from 136 countries. Besides the Cityscape Dubai Conference, the event will include Real Estate Leadership Strategy Facilities and Asset Management, World Architectural Conferences, Hotel and Tourism Investment and Development.

Regional pioneers such as Aldar Properties, Nakheel, Qatari Diar, Saraya Holdings, Tanmiyat Group, Abyaar Real Estate Development, Tameer, Al Qudra Real Estate, Aqaba Development Corportation, and Mag property Development have all signed up as sponsors of the event.

The Architectural Awards will be based on the theme 'Design for an Emerging World', and excellence will be rewarded in the field in emerging regions of the Middle East, Gulf, Africa, Asia and subcontinent and Australasia (except New Zealand, Australia and Japan) and Latin America.

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posted by Exclusive Dubai, 7/17/2008 08:01:00 AM 0 Comments | Links to this post

Cityscape Abu Dhabi to be held in May 2008 for the second successive year

Sunday, April 27, 2008

The premier real estate development and investment showcase in the Cityscape Abu Dhabi will be held between the 13th and 15th May 2008 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center.
With more than 30,000 square meters of exhibition space and more than 300 exhibitors, there is a waiting list of potential exhibitors waiting for last minute cancellations, reveals the organizers at the IIR Middle East.
This is for the second consecutive year that Cityscape Abu Dhabi is being held under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces.
This year's event is expected to draw more than 25000 visitors from more than 100 countries, with exhibitors from more than 50 different countries participating in the event.
Abu Dhabi is playing the lead role in sustainable development with over $327 billion worth of projects proposed, planned or under construction. (Dh 70bn worth projects launched 2007 Cityscape Dubai.
The Project Manager of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, Mark Goodchild said "We are honored by the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed. The event emphasizes the importance of real estate market in Abu Dhabi and highlights the proactive support of the capital towards a sustainable industry. The Cityscape Abu Dhabi can play a major role in binding regional and international industry professionals together."
To further complement the exhibition, two parallel conferences are organized on sustainable development and real estate investment and finance. The conference will focus on leading real estate developers, architects, designers and contractors who discuss new ways to design and build sustainable buildings.
The conference will bring together leading property developers, investors, fund groups, bankers and other professionals who are keen to embrace a more transparent real estate property market throughout the region.

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ALDAR draws high customer interest at Cityscape Dubai 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Leading Abu Dhabi developer, ALDAR Properties, has been receiving good feedback from the visitors who gathered at the Cityscape Dubai 2007 property exhibition.

According to statistics received so far, there has been a major demand for Khor Al Raha and Al Bandar, the two realty projects that were showcased at the exhibition. The registered booking confirmation for Khor Al Raha touched more than Dh.750million, and another Dh.300million worth bookings were from investors for land plots.

ALDAR is the Platinum sponsor of Cityscape Dubai 2007 that focuses on the property boom in UAE. ALDAR has a rich portfolio that includes Coconut Island, Al Raha Beach, Al Gurm Resort, Noor Al Ain, and Al Mamoura, including the YAS Island Project.

The CEO of ALDAR, Ronald Barott expressing his pleasure over the level of customer interest shown towards ALDAR's projects, mentioned that this demonstrates the confidence and trust that people have posed on ALDAR to deliver quality properties that meet international standards.

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Al Qudra announces plans to launch a leisure-cum-healthcare community Ain Al Faydah

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

A subsidiary of Al Qudra Holding, Al Qudra Real Estate, has exhibited Ain Al Faydah, a leisure and healthcare community development in the Dubai Cityscape exhibition 2007. Ain Al Faydah is the first destination of well-being in the region, with a focus aimed towards combining leisure and healthcare with a mix of recreation, residential, retail and tourism.

Ain Al FaydahLocated at the base of Al Ain, Ain Al Faydah is the perfect setting for wellness amenities such as anti-aging oasis, rehabilitation center, holistic healthcare, postgraduate medical and paramedical education facility, wellness center and a list of available healthcare services. Majority of the development constitutes the residential segment, which is expected to draw expatriates and UAE nationals, alike, who are in search of balanced lifestyle.

The Al Qudra CEO and General Manager, Victor Orth, revealed that at present Al Qudra is working on various projects that meet the requirements of UAE residents. Ain Al Faydah is one such project, that combines tourism, healthcare, residential and retail sectors, all within a single community. The layout and amenities in the development form a one-stop destination for those desiring a healing and peaceful present-day community.

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posted by Exclusive Dubai, 10/24/2007 02:25:00 PM 0 Comments | Links to this post

Active Realty Projects in Gulf region crosses $1trillion mark

According to recent reports on current active realty projects in the region, the Arabian Gulf real estate construction boom has crossed the $1trillion mark.

The scale of new developments in the GCC countries of Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain has been quite impressive. As per data from Proleads, the Dubai-based research company, there are about 885 active civil building projects in the region on the whole, with values of more than $10million each.

The total value of the real estate projects alone, covering more than $1trillion, includes commercial and residential sectors, educational establishments, cinemas, theatres, healthcare facilities, sports facilities, theme parks, hotels and mixed-use and retail developments. Among the active projects that have been included in the reports are those in which there has been some amount of study, planning, designing, construction or bidding. The report excludes buildings that are already complete and those that are in conceptual stage.

During the recent Cityscape 2007, the biggest business-to-business real estate show in Dubai, the Saudi Arabia and UAE accounted for lion's share of civil building developments. The UAE alone recorded a total of 390 projects, with a total value of more than $430billion. This was followed by Saudi Arabia with 330 projects worth $409 billion.

Among the top five active civil projects in the GCC worth more than $358billion are:
  • The King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia worth $120 billion
  • Kuwait's Silk City project worth $86 billion
  • Dubai Investment's Dubailand worth $60 billion
  • The Prince Abdulaziz Bin Mousaed Economic City in Saudi Arabia worth $53 billion
  • Abu Dhabi's Yas Island development worth $39 billion

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Projects worth Dh.70b launched at Cityscape Dubai 2007

Monday, October 22, 2007

The largest real estate exhibition in the region, Cityscape Dubai 2007, concluded on 18th, with projects worth Dh.70billion being announced, according to information from sources.

Cityscape property showThis is inclusive of the Dh.40billion Mudon project by Dubai Properties, Remraam project worth Dh.15billion by Mizin, an arm of Tatweer. Apart from this, there were numerous small announcements being made during the three-day event, making it a grand success.

Towards mid-day of last day, the number of visitors crossed 34,000. On an average a minimum of 50,000 visitors, exhibitors and participants thronged the show.

The Middle Eastern developers, who look to expand and diversify their interests beyond the region, could use a new report commissioned by Cityscape Market Intelligence Service (CMIS) launched at Cityscape Dubai.

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posted by Exclusive Dubai, 10/22/2007 09:33:00 AM 0 Comments | Links to this post

Saraya to launch sales of its major projects at Cityscape Show

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

The up-coming Cityscape event in Dubai, will see Saraya Islands launch the sale of its two new upcoming projects, 'Saraya Village' and 'Al Marsa Island'.

Saraya will also reveal the latest developments happening in the company at its stand at the expo, expected to take place from the 16th to 18th October in Dubai. The Saraya Islands will be developing four distinct islands- Al-Boum, Al-Sahab, Al-Marsa and Al-Wahat, and a mainland village, the Saraya Village.




Saraya Island project will occupy a 5.5kms long natural island forming a Lagoon, bordered by the islands and its corresponding mainland site which is nearly 16 hectares. The unique landscape offers impressive mountain view, and two different waterfront experiences.

The project stands on an area of nearly 1.4million square meters, out of which, 65 percent will be developed, and 35 percent will be dedicated to common landscaped areas, beaches and open air activities.

Saraya Islands will be located in Ras Al Khaimah, between the Arabian Gulf Waters and Hajjar mountain series. The island provides all forms of luxury to meet the needs and expectations of tourists and residents.

Saraya will offer modern accommodations that range from high-end villas, lagoon view townhouses, terraced apartments, palatial villas, exotic bungalows, world-class themed hotels, serviced residential units, luxury spas and retreats, private and semi-private gardens, high quality retail, entertainment outlets and restaurants, amusement water park, pedestrian roads and bridges, walking and bicycle trails, amphitheatre and a marina.

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Al Fara'a to launch apartment complex 'The Manhattan' at Jumeirah Village

The subsidiary of Al Fara'a Construction Group, Al Fara'a Properties, has announced plans to launch the Dh.353mn luxury apartment complex, 'The Manhattan', at the Jumeirah Village, during the coming Cityscape Dubai 2007.

The Manhatten JumeirahThis latest venture by Al Fara'a Properties is coincidental with their participation at Cityscape Dubai, the largest real estate event pertaining to investments and developments in the region, due to be held between the 16th and 18th of October, 2007 at the Dubai International Exhibition Center.

The developer is also expected to reveal details about their partnership with the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and the Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB), wherein investors get to avail their flexible payment plans with a maximum of 90% finance.

'The Manhattan' in Jumeirah Village draws inspiration from the urban residence during 1930's in New York, with about 355 elegant units, comprising studio, single bedroom, double bedrooms and triple bedroom apartments with high-end finishing, in a variety of styles.

The Chairman and Managing Director of Al Fara'a Construction Group, Gangaramani, said "This is a premium site easily accessible to Dubai Commercial Centers and other finest attractions. 'The Manhattan' will live up to our corporate ethos, while also building excellence through partnerships, offering urban convenience, privacy, luxury and access to first-class road networks, amenities and planned Dubai metro."

The Jumeirah Village is a luxurious and secure community with a wide range of facilities for leisure and retail, which includes, clubs, schools, medical centers, sports, promenades, parks, scenic trails, gardens and tranquil waterways, all located at the core of Dubai's commercial district.

Al Fara'a Properties brings with them solid 27 years of expertise in offering quality-bound construction solutions in UAE, apart from indulging in leasing, property purchase and sales, development and management, investment portfolio, corporate client consultancy and facilities management.

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BV International to unveil world's most luxurious floating residences at Cityscape Dubai 2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Buyers will soon be able to own homes on a luxury ship, which could sail to all locations, including Antartica and Amazon, and attend the Monaco Grand Prix or the London Olympics, the cost of which would be equivalent to nearly 2000 years rent in a Bur Dubai apartment, reports Gulf News.

BV International Ocean Holdings Limited will launch a scale model of the 719 foot vessel during the Dubai Cityscape exhibition on 16th to 18th October 2007. The company is expecting a strong reaction from the Middle East to the 112 luxury homes, the prices of which range from Dh.15.69mn for a single bedroom apartment to Dh.52.30mn for a triple bedroom. Penthouses are limited in numbers, with prices ranging from Dh.57.5mn to Dh.155.69mn for a multi-floor penthouse. The sizes of the residence would range from 800 sq ft to approximately 8000 sq. ft.

The 13-deck ship will move around the glob maintaining an average cruising speed of 18.5 knots, visiting cosmopolitan centers and anchoring near remote locations that are accessible only to a limited number of smaller yachts.

The residences on board that are hundred percent furnished, are designed to the standards of Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, which was also launched by BV International. The residences will be designed by Tillberg Design, the company behind the development 'Queen Mary 2'.

Major features on board include four restaurants, fitness rooms and spas, a gourmet, a casino, business center with video conferencing and meeting rooms, a helipad, a wine cellar, golf simulator, putting greens, a retractable marina that provides ship to shore services, launch of jet skis or sailboats and scuba expeditions.

The first journey has been scheduled for 2010. The initial two years will have a fixed itinerary that covers the Amazon and Antartica, the Grand Prix in Monaco and the 2012 Olympics in London.

The company mentioned that its target clientele are people who are extremely successful and are at the high-end of social scale, and would like to treat themselves to the ultimate travel and luxury. The company is expecting atleast five percent sales from the Middle East market.

The project is due for completion and delivery in 2010.

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Dubai Properties to unveil two new projects at Cityscape Dubai 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Leading real estate developer, Dubai Properties, has announced their plans to unveil two new real estate projects in Dubailand and Business Bay, costing Dh.40 billion, during the Cityscape Dubai 2007, the largest mega-event pertaining to business and property in the region.

Bay AvenueDubai Properties will showcase its signature developments, including the Executive Towers, Business Bay Vision Tower, The Villa and the freehold residential community in Mediterranean Style, and the Al Waha Villas in Dubailand.

The CEO of Dubai Properties, Mohamed Binbrek, said "Cityscape is a valuable platform for the real estate sector. The participation will help us network with international investors and serious buyers. The event will also be an ideal opportunity for visitors to gain information on the recent sales offerings in our flagship products."

This is the sixth year of the Cityscape show, and this year, about 45,000 or more international and regional investors, governmental and development authorities, real estate developers, consultants, designers, leading architects and senior industry professionals are expected from more than 120 countries.

The Dubai Properties is participating in the show for the fourth consecutive year, this year. The Cityscape Dubai 2007 has been scheduled from 16th October to 18th October 2007 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

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ETA Star to unveil its first master development project La Italia at the Cityscape 2007

Friday, October 12, 2007

ETA Star, the major property developer in UAE, is expected to display its first master development project, La Italia, worth Dh.2.5billion, at the Cityscape 2007 show. The Cityscape show will be held between the 16th and 18th of October, at the Dubai International Exhibition Center.

La Italia Dubai

La Italia is an authentic Italian themed residential community expected to be launched at the FalconCity of Wonders, Dubailand. According to sources, La Italia will comprise of low-rise, traffic-free residences in the Rome, London and Venice clusters.

Apart from La Italia master development, ETA Star will showcase its other recent projects, such as Center Court located at Jumeirah Village South, and a mixed-use development projects currently in its initial stages in Oman and Muscat. Center Court is a mixed-use project with retail and residential units that form a private community, which will render an unmatched quality of life with a serene atmosphere for family living.

On the whole, projects worth Dh.5 billion will be displayed at the ETA Cityscape stall.

The Executive Director of ETA Star, Abid Junaid, said "We aim to showcase the flagship project of ETA at this prestigious event. We believe that there would be not better platform to showcase our first ever master development project, than Cityscape, The event has been an excellent marketing platform for developers like us, as it allows us to interact with international and regional investors and developers."

Cityscape is an ideal platform for local property developers to showcase their projects, acting as window to potential investors from around the world, to catch a glimpse of the booming property market. The mega-event offers a view of future landscape in Dubai.

Currently, ETA Star is developing several millions of Square Feet of property across several countries in Middle East, UAE, India, Qatar, Turkey and South-East Asia.

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posted by Exclusive Dubai, 10/12/2007 03:59:00 PM 0 Comments | Links to this post

Omniyat announces Dh.6bn worth real estate projects in Dubai

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Omniyat Properties on Monday announced three real estate projects in Dubai, worth Dh.6 billion, as it tries to build its place as one of the leading developers in the emirate.

The Opus DubaiThe first among three projects is an office complex, worth Dh.1.5billion in Business Bay. The other two are mixed-use developments which would comprise residential units, shopping malls and hotels, with one on Dubai Waterfront worth Dh.2 billion, adjacent to the Palm Jebel Ali, and the other, worth Dh.2.5 billion, in The Lagoons, overlooking the Wildlife Sanctuary.

All the three projects are scheduled for completion by mid-2008. Omniyat expects that the launches will bring in a real estate investment of nearly Dh.10 billion by 2008.

None of the three projects will, however be displayed in the Cityscape real estate expo in Dubai, as Omniyat plans to showcase 'The Opus', a Business Bay development at the expo.

Few other projects that Omniyat is currently working on, includes Bayswater, One Business Bay, The Gemini, The Binary, The Pad and The Square.

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Realty projects valued at Dh500bn on Cityscape

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Real estate projects worth up to Dh500 billion are likely to be announced during the Cityscape event in December. So far, Dh1.7 trillion worth of projects in the UAE have been announced, and they are to be delivered over the next 10 years. Another Dh300bn to Dh500bn worth of projects are to be announced soon.

Tamweel, the Islamic home financer said that it expected 30,000 units - both residential and commercial - to be delivered in Dubai next year.

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SODIC to participate in Cityscape

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Egypt's SODIC, real estate development company, announced that it is going to take part in the Cityscape exhibition. Cityscape exhibition will take place from December 4 to December 6.

Over 35,000 industry professionals from over 85 countries are expected to take part in this event. SODIC stated that will showcase its latest projects and plans in its pavilion number 8E20, Hall 8 in the Dubai International Exhibition Center.

SODIC aims to introduce the company as Egypt's most progressive developer and the Egyptian real estate sector generally as the most exciting in the region. It aims to compete in both the local market and regional market.

SODIC will also display its recently acquired two plots totaling 984,900 square metres in the booming eastern district of New Cairo in the exhibition.

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