UAE Focus

Azizi launches new $1.1bn MBR Endowment District



At a special, high-level event in Dubai, attended by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Dubai Ruler, Azizi Group unveiled the model of its AED4.7-billion ($1.

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Sobha unveils 677-unit Dubai residential project



Sobha Realty, a global luxury real estate developer, last month (November) launched The Mirage at Sobha Central, the latest addition to its flagship mixed-use master development, Sobha Central, primely located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.

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Damac tops out world’s first Cavalli-branded tower



Damac Properties last month (November) reached a construction milestone with the topping out of Cavalli Tower, an AED1-billion ($272 million) residential project and the world’s first tower with interiors designed by Italian fashion house, Roberto Cavalli.

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Sakura-inspired community in Falcon City of Wonders



HRE Development has officially launched Sakura Gardens, a luxurious resort-style community nestled in the heart of Dubai’s Falcon City of Wonders, at a special event held last month (November) at Emirates Golf Club.

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UAE announces $46bn road transport packages



The UAE has announced an AED170 billion ($46.29 billion) package of national transport and road projects to be implemented by 2030, aimed at easing the country’s traffic congestion and enhancing mobility.

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New ZHA-designed tower unveiled in Dubai



Imtiaz Developments has announced the launch of its new project – The Symphony Tower – located at the new Horizon district of Dubai between Meydan Racecourse and the waters of Ras Al Khor.

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Dubai sets $5bn for major parks project



A series of plans and policies to help make Dubai one of the world’s most beautiful, most liveable, and healthiest cities have been approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.

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Wynn Al Marjan partners to develop Janu resort



Wynn Resorts and Marjan, the lead development partners of Wynn Al Marjan Island that is under construction in Ras Al Khaimah, have announced their second joint venture project on Al Marjan Island:  Janu Al Marjan Island.

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Metro Blue Line work on track, says RTA chief



The construction of the Dubai Metro Blue Line has reached 10 per cent completion, just five months after its ground-breaking ceremony in June, reported Wam citing a top official. The AED56.5-billion ($15.

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RAK Ports, Jianhua start work on PHC piles facility



RAK Ports and Jianhua Holdings Group have announced the next phase of their strategic collaboration, marking Jianhua’s official entry into the UAE and the commencement of construction on the region’s first prestressed high-strength concrete (PHC) piles factory at RAK Maritime City Free Zone.

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Abu Dhabi unveils big plan for vertiports



Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has unveiled the first vertiport network to support the launch of advanced air mobility across the emirate. Under this, more than 10 vertiports will be built and integrated into the emirate’s wider transport system.

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TA’ZIZ awards $1.99bn EPC deal for PVC complex



TA’ZIZ, a world-scale chemicals and transition fuels hub, has awarded a $1.99-billion engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to China Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7), to build one largest integrated single-site PVC production complexes in the world.

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LEOS unveils $1.3bn Dubai masterplan community



LEOS Developments has launched its first large-scale masterplanned community in Dubai and one of its major undertakings to date, with a gross development value of AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) offering exceptional connectivity to key districts while providing a resort-style living experience.

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Dubai South Properties unveils premium retail hub



Dubai South Properties has announced the launch of ‘South Bay Mall’, its inaugural retail and lifestyle destination, strategically located in Dubai South Residential District. Spanning 200,000 sq ft across the ground, first, and rooftop levels, the mall will offer panoramic views of the lagoon and open-air walkways.

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Abu Dhabi Natural History Museum opens its doors



The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, a landmark institution which reinforces the UAE’s leadership in culture and scientific research, was inaugurated last month (November) by HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

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Reef breaks ground on innovative Dubai project



Dubai-based Reef Luxury Developments has broken ground on Reef 998, marking another milestone in its mission to reshape luxury living in Dubai.

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