AFTER three years of gloom and doom, there is a now a silver lining on Dubai’s economic horizon as the emirate and the rest of the UAE stand stable amidst the unprecedented unrest that’s currently sweeping the Arab world.

CONSTRUCTION work on the first phase of Dubai Pearl, a world-class, mixed-use project in a prime location, is continuing at a steady pace to meet the 2012-end target for structural completion. The first phase of the 20-million-sq-ft development comprises a common podium and four 73-storey centrally-placed towers.

CONSTRUCTION work on Burjside Boulevard Tower, Damac’s first serviced apartment project, is on track for structural completion this year, according to the Dubai-based luxury property developer. Located opposite the Dubai Mall, the 168.

AS DUBAI waits for a glimpse of the stately façade of the Palazzo Versace Dubai to emerge from behind the scaffolding that currently dresses it, the emirate’s newest luxury fashion house hotel is making noticeable headway towards completion. Construction work on the 4.

THE SECOND phase of Sandoval Gardens, Dubai’s first TUeV-certified residential project, is due for completion by the end of this month in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village, according to Bavaria Gulf. The Dh260-million ($70.

THE Dubai branch of Ghesa is working on what is expected to be the largest multimedia floating fountain in saline water in the Middle East – and probably in the world – having recently completed an iconic project in Diyafa, Dubai.

PASCHAL is forging ahead with a number of high-profile projects in the region, including Dubai’s first 400 kV underground electrical power supply system – the $127 million Mamzar Beach substation.

DUBAI-based Hira Industries, a manufacturer of high-quality products for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) industry, has launched Aerofoam NBR, a closed-cell nitrile rubber insulation.