IS DUBAI out of the woods? There are ample signs that the worst is over for the debt-laden emirate, which has now embarked on a new phase of economic development driven by trade and tourism.
SYMBOLISING Dubai’s resurgence as well as the soaring ambitions of its owner, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is expected to open its doors later this year as the tallest dedicated hotel building in the world at 355 m.
THE landmark Princess Tower in Dubai now stakes claim to being the tallest residential tower, having reached its final height of 414 m with the completion of its dome and mast.
CONSTRUCTION work on the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) Convention Centre, which is set to become a key business landmark on the Dubai landscape, is fast nearing completion.
DUBAI’S first dedicated opera house is expected to take shape shortly following the launch of the Dubai Modern Art Museum and Opera House District by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
THE Habtoor Island Resort and Spa is among the latest prestigious residential and commercial projects in Dubai that are being shaped using modular formwork from Germany’s Paschal-Werk G Maier.
MAF Dalkia has recently strengthened its energy and facility management capabilities by expanding its portfolio to include highly specialised technical services. These comprise infrared thermography, portable appliance testing (PAT), vibration analysis and the use of an extensive range of equipment to monitor indoor environmental quality.
