Dubai tourism has never been more diverse
The scene this week at the Burj Khalifa reflected the surge in the number of tourists coming into Dubai this year, with visitors coming from a far more diverse range of locations compared with a couple of years ago, when the emirate was largely attracting wealthy travellers from Europe.
The real estate investors reaping the rewards
He recollects the day he was invited to Emaar Properties' sales office, where apartments at Burj Khalifa were being sold. "I waited for five hours in a queue and found that all except the 100th floor was sold out. I immediately bought this entire floor because, I believe, it is a prestigious address,"
Armani Hotels and Resorts opens Armani Hotel Milano in collaboration with Emaar Properties
Following the success of the Armani Hotel Dubai, located in Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, the Armani Hotel Milano opens in the heart of the city, within the extraordinary palazzo at Via Manzoni 31, originally designed by Enrico A. Griffini and completed in 1937 in the rationalist style of the time.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority goes for pole position
In addition to its Visions of Dubai series, the DMCC unveiled its first gold bullion coin in August 2011. The "Khalifa" coin features a portrait of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on one side, and on the other, Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower.
McLaren opens Mideast’s first outlet in Dubai
At the launch of its new venue adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, McLaren executives told Gulf News that the company plans more showrooms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which will be operated by Al Habtoor Motors, as well as establishing a presence in Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
RTA offers special services during Eid days at Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces that it will provide special services aimed at offering temporary traffic solutions involving the broadening the scope of bus, taxi and metro transit services at the Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa station during Eid al-Adha holidays from 6 to 9 November
Emaar Properties records net operating profit of Dhs1.249bn in first nine months of 2011
Emaar Properties PJSC, the global property developer of iconic projects, reported a net operating profit of Dhs1.249bn ($340m) in the first nine months (January to September) of 2011. Revenue for the first nine months this year reached Dhs5.873bn ($1.599bn).
Dubai Investments Park to house new MAPEI offices
The company has been involved in some of the most challenging construction projects in the UAE, including the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, Emirates Palace Hotel, the Grand Mosque, Qasr El Sarab resort, Atlantis - The Palm, Burj Al Arab, Ferrari World as well as the Dubai International Airport Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Realty market: Indians on top
A total of 2,181 Indians — UAE expats and those residing in India and in other countries — bought Dh3.70 billion worth of properties in Dubai, while 1,537 Britons invested Dh2.49 billion and 1,219 Iranians invested Dh1.9 billion in the city's real estate market.
Etisalat Pro League pledges to be bigger and better
The fourth edition of the Etisalat Pro League was yesterday launched with a promise to make it bigger and better at a function at the Armani Hotel here. Ali Al Ahmad, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, etisalat, saw the hosting of the pre-event launch at the Burj Khalifa as a "significant yardstick towards success".
