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Grand opening of Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai
The world’s tallest skyscraper finally opened today and was surprisingly renamed Burj Khalifa in a nod to the leader of neighboring Abu Dhabi which came to its rescue during the financial meltdown. A lavish presentation witnessed by Dubai’s ruler and thousands of onlookers at the base of...
Dubai property prices dropped by 8%
Colliers International reported an average 8% fall in property prices in Dubai from October 2008 to December 2008 (Q4). Despite this drop, the index shows that the year-on-year price from Q4 2007 has grown by 59%. This shows that the overall average price level is now similar to the price level recorded...
Burj Dubai reaches its final height of 818m
According to AME Info, a project contractor involved in construction of Burj Dubai announces that the tower has reached its final height of 818m. The spire was erected late December last year and the capping beacon has since been active. AME Info SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Burj Dubai reaches its final...
Dubai Fountain is winning name of Emaar’s water spectacle in Downtown Burj Dubai
The water, music and light spectacle being created by Emaar Properties on Burj Dubai Lake in Downtown Burj Dubai will be called ‘Dubai Fountain.’ Following the successful completion of the fountain naming contest on September 15, a distinguished panel has selected the name which echoes the...
NOBLES Properties establishes strategic partnership and develops projects valued at AED 8 billion
NOBLES Properties revealed further details relating to its two forthcoming high-end luxury residential apartment complexes, with an estimated total value of AED 8 billion, located in the Dubai Waterfront and Burj Dubai areas. NOBLES Properties has signed a strategic agreement with Rasmala, appointing...
Dubai unveils $95bn ‘new city’ project
A Dubai government firm yesterday announced it will build a ‘new city’ in the emirate at a projected cost of $95bn, shrugging off the global financial turmoil. The announcement came one day after Dubai developers Nakheel said it planned to build a tower which will stand more than one kilometre tall...
Nakheel plans to build 1-km tower
Dubai developers Nakheel yesterday announced plans to build a tower which could stand one kilometre high (3,280 feet), beating the booming city state’s own world record. Holding company Dubai World president Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said the project would be “one of a kind”. A whole...
Emaar Properties wins Best Developer in MENA region at Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards
UAE’s Emaar Properties, the global property developer, has been adjudged Best Developer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at the Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards. Emaar won six awards in all, including awards for Best Developer in the UAE, and for Best Residential and Best Mixed-Use...
Meraas dreams of a 2.4km tall tower
It may seem like a tall order, but a Dubai developer is considering building a tower three times the height of the Burj Dubai. Three designs have been drawn up for the planned Jumeirah Garden City project, with the most breathtaking being a 2.4km-high edifice called the Dubai City Tower. Renderings of...
Burj Dubai reaches 688 meters
Burj Dubai, the most-talked about property in the UAE, being developed by Emaar, has attained a new height of 688 meters (2,257.2 ft). The real estate pride in Dubai is located on Shaikh Zayed Road, and presently stands at over 160 storeys. Upon completion, Burj Dubai will qualify all criteria laid...
