UAE Focus

Construction work on Dubai’s retail and leisure complex – Mall of the Emirates (MoE)– continues to move forward at an unprecedented rate, and the project looks well poised to be ready by the completion date of next September.






Emaar Properties has announced the launch of Terra Nova, a distinct community of upscale Santa-Fe-styled golf villas set on The Desert Course at the Arabian Ranches. The adobe architecture of these homes blends into and complements the desert paradise, the golf and equestrian themed development.






Construction for the third and the final phase of Emaar's Gazelle luxury town is underway and the homes are expected to be ready for occupation by early 2006. Emaar Properties launched the final phase of its Gazelle luxury town home community at Arabian Ranches, last week.






Emaar has come up with a new addition to the Dubai Marina, with the addition of Marina Quays – a three-tower complex cantilevered over the waters of the Gulf's largest man-made canal.






DLR project picks up speedDubai: The emirate’s plans for the construction of a two-line, 72-km light rail system for the city is gathering pace, as the project enters its second stage of tendering.






Tabreed, the National Central Cooling Company (PJSC), has signed a Dh 240 million ($65.34 million) agreement with the UAE Armed Forces to equip their developments at some military camps and other armed forces facilities to enable them to receive district cooling services.






Work on the iconic Burj Dubai has reached a new milestone following the pouring of concrete for the foundation slab of the tower, which is expected to be tallest in the world. This ends the first phase of the construction and marks the beginning of the next defining stage that will see the structure begin to rise over the Dubai skyline.






Nakheel, one of the world’s premiere property developers in Dubai, has announced the launch of its latest property development – Jumeirah Village – a new project that creates an idyllic village and community living experience.






An innovative four-sided structural glazing curtain-walling system from Installux Systems of France is making its regional debut at the Dubai Police headquarters project.






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