Durar unveils Dh250m project in Dubailand

Ali and Sons and Saudi companies will take part in development.

Outlook to deter property buyers

A mixed outlook on Dubai's property market could confuse investors and deter large players from investing, which in turn could trigger a drop in prices.

Middle East investors set to snap up prime real estate in Europe

As pricing corrections hit western markets hard, Middle Eastern investors, including Dubai, look set to reap the rewards of prime commercial space in key European cities, according to officials at property consultants, Colliers International.

Sharjah-based Aliya secures Dubai contracts worth Dh1.3b

Sharjah-based Aliya Contracting recently bagged Dh1.3 billion worth of projects in Dubai and Ajman, a top official said.

Donald Trump discusses his latest venture in UAE

In the boardroom of Trump Tower, US property tycoon Donald J Trump sat with journalists a few hours after the global launch of Trump International Hotel on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai to talk dollars and dirhams and his expanding empire.

Emaar Economic City to build $2bn development with Capri

Emaar Economic City, the Saudi unit of Dubai's Emaar Properties PJSC, will build a 7.5 billion-riyal ($2 billion) real estate project with Capri Capital Partners.

Rikaz invests Dh350m in Dubai plots

Rikaz Properties, a Saudi real estate company, concluded last week an acquisition of several lots of land in Dubai with a total investment of over Dh350 million, the company said in a statement.

Nakheel awards Dh600m contract to Al Shafar

Nakheel has awarded a Dh600 million contract to Al Shafar Transport and Contracting Co, a subsidiary of Al Shafar Group, to build 300 villas and terrace homes at its Al Furjan development.

Bonyan sells out Dh4b project in Dubai

Bonyan International Investment Group on Tuesday said it has sold out its Dh4 billion Sama Al Jadaf community project - a 135-plot master development - located in the Al Jadaf area in Dubai.

Emaar firm and Capri sign Saudi deal

Emaar, The Economic City has partnered with Capri Capital Partners (Capri) to develop a 7.5 billion riyal ($2 billion) mixed-use project in King Abdullah Economic City.

Nakheel completes 60% of Jumeirah Village infrastructure

Nakheel has completed 60 per cent of the infrastructure on Jumeirah Village, marking a major milestone in the development of the project.

Singapore Marina Bay lures Mideast cash

The 360-hectare Marina Bay project, Singapore's future downtown, is attracting growing interest from Middle East investors that are expanding beyond their shores, officials said.

Residency issue may dampen Dubai market

Foreigners could be less likely to buy properties in Dubai after the emirate's real estate regulator said expatriate homeowners are not automatically entitled to long-term residency rights, ING said.

Higher rents from greener towers

Brace yourselves. Just when you thought rents couldn't go higher, it looks like they can and will. Going green may be good for the environment, but it's not so good for your bank balance, according to speakers at a Building Sustainability into the Middle East conference last week.

Emaar unveils Warsan Estate

Emaar Properties yesterday said it has expanded its property portfolio in Dubai with the unveiling of Warsan Estate, an exclusive residential community located on Al Awir Road.

Tameer hosts competition for design of new tower

Tameer is hosting an internal design competition within global architect firm Atkins to choose a design for its new Dh5 billion mixed-use project, slated to rise 125 floors, on Shaikh Zayed Road.

Nakheel eyes tallest tower in the world

Nakheel is considering plans to outbuild rival Emaar Properties with a near mile-high tower, eclipsing the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai.

World's first revolving tower to be built in Dubai

The world's first revolving, pre-fabricated tower is to be built in Dubai by Italian architect Dr. David Fisher with a development value of around $3 billion (Dh11 billion).

Animation of Dubai's rotating tower

The world's first revolving, pre-fabricated tower is to be built in Dubai by Italian architect Dr. David Fisher. The Dh11b 80-storey Dynamic tower will be 420 metres tall and located on Shaikh Zayed Road.

Schon Properties launches Dh465m The Signet in Jebel Ali

Catering to a new niche market, Schon Properties on Tuesday launched The Signet, a Dh465 million project for commercial and residential use in Downtown Jebel Ali.