Dubai is to build the world's first underwater ultra-luxury resort hotel at a cost of more than $500 million. The 107,700 sq m Hydropolis Hotel development will rise out of the sea offshore Jumeirah to set completely new global standards with respect to the quality of experience and living.
The UAE Ministry of Public Works and Housing has floated a tender for the construction of the Dubai-Fujairah Freeway which once completed will halve the travelling time between the two emirates. The 80-km dual expressway - Contract No 4, Fujairah Ring Road - will be built at a cost of between Dh500 million ($136.2 million) and Dh600 million.
Bonyan Emirates, a subsidiary of Ismail Akil Abbasi Group, said it planned to make substantial investments in several mega realty projects on Dubai's Shaikh Zayed Road.
Ariston heaters for Arabian RanchesDubai: Paul Weil, the agent of Ariston water heaters, has won an order to supply Ariston water heaters for the Arabian Ranches in the UAE. The company will supply a total of 3,900 Ariston Super Glass Royal (SGR) water heaters including 2,240 units of the SGR 50H model and 1,660 units of the SGR 80H model.
A seminar recently held in Dubai focused on the need to design buildings with the environment in mind. The event, titled Green Building Design, was organised by the Dubai office of Jain & Associates.
Plascoat Systems of the UK says its PPA 571 coating has been used to protect over 300 km of fencing poles that stretch across the desert in Dubai, UAE.
An exhibition dedicated to hospital design and interiors is to make its debut next year, alongside a leading hospital medical equipment and services show and conference in the UAE. Hospital Design and Interiors (HDI) will make its debut alongside Arab Health, which will run at Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC) from January 18 to 21.
PCFC plans $177m maritime cityDubai: A Dh650 million ($177 million) Maritime City - described as the world's largest - is to be built by Dubai Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in a year's time.
Mace named for $1.4bn projectDubai: Estithmaar Realty, the developer of Jumeirah Beach Residence, has appointed Mace International the turnkey consultant for Dh5.2 billion ($1.4 billion) Jumeirah Beach Residence project along the Jumeirah Mina Seyahi coastline as project manager.
