Dubai

Royal Bay project in Dubai Waterfront

Developer VIP Waterfront on Sunday launched its Dh1.8 billion Royal Bay project in the Dubai Waterfront, complete with two helipads to assist access. The total built-up area of the Royal Bay development is a little over 1.2 million square feet. The project consists of a residential tower with 158 apartments... 

Anara Tower in Dubai

Click image for large view  Anara Tower by Tameer is scheduled to be built within 2009. With its 2150 feet, it will be 500 feet shorter than Burj Dubai, but when it comes to design the tower will be amongst the most spectacular ever seen. Designed by the British firm Atkins Design Studio, Anara Tower... 

Jamie Oliver to establish in Dubai

Jamie Oliver’s hit TV shows and books have made him one of Britain’s best-known celebrity chefs – and he’s about to become a familiar figure in Dubai, too. This week it was announced the 33-year-old from Essex is putting his name to a number of projects here. He is designing the kitchens... 

Limitless launches US$350 Million World Island Resort

Limitless is to create, own and operate a US$350 million, 10.5 hectare ultra luxury resort on a manmade island 14km from the Dubai coastline, the company announced today (Monday). World Island Resort – on the north-east perimeter of The World development – is the tenth project for Limitless... 

Timelinks to unveil “Ziggurat” at Cityscape

Dubai-based Timelinks, a pioneering environmental design company, is to unveil a city of the future at the upcoming Cityscape Dubai which takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 6-9 October 2008. The city – called the Ziggurat project – will be in the shape of a futuristic... 

Roberto Cavalli enters Dubai

At an age when corporate leaders tend to make way for new blood, fashion icon Roberto Cavalli is venturing into a new industry that he hopes will transform his business. And the UAE will be the centre of all the action, with the 68-year-old designer’s flagship new food and beverage venue, set to... 

Plus Properties launches Beirut Towers in Dubai

Providing residents in the UAE with a taste of the beauty and ethnicity of Lebanon, Plus Properties unveiled a US$125 million one-of-its-kind project – Beirut Towers, a luxury residential development that will be based within TECOM in the International Media Production Zone, Dubai. Tastefully designed... 

Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai

Emirates Towers complex in Dubai are known to be one of the greatest landmarks on Sheikh Zayed road. The complex known as “The Boulevard” contains two towers; Emirates Office tower and the Jumeirah Emirates Hotel. Emirates Office tower is 54 floors tall while the Emirates Hotel is 56 floors, despite... 

Rose Tower, Dubai – World’s tallest hotel

Declared by Forbes as the world’s tallest hotel, this skycraper located on Sheikh Zayed Road surpasses Burj Al Arab by a mere 20 meters. Originally, it was supposed to be 380 meters tall but was pulled for changes in the design. Architects are Khateeb and Alami.  Read More →