Timeline: Emirates Airlines’ incredible journey
The story of Emirates whose success is intertwined with the rapid development of Dubai could be nothing but fascinating. Against a backdrop of regional unrest and volatile global economies, progress has been maintained at a rapid pace in every year of Emirates’ and Dnata’s existence. The following is a timeline of the airline’s history.
Burj Khalifa sees a further drop in apartment rents
Rents for apartments in the world's tallest tower are dropping further, a quick search in property offers by Dubai's agents shows. According to Better Homes sales adviser Laura Adams, about 825 of 900 apartments in the Burj Khalifa are still empty, some nine months after the tower's launch.
Top crane supplier looks to reach new heights
The 500-employee company, which will take part at the Big 5 PMV exhibition in Dubai from November 22 to 25, has supplied cranes to outstanding developments and building projects such as the Burj Khalifa, DIFC, Emirates Mall and Jumeirah Beach Residences in Dubai, the Reem Island Development, Adnoc headquarters and the ADIA Tower in Abu Dhabi, among others.
Three-tier interchange in Dubai to ease congestion
Traffic congestion around the First Interchange (known as Defence Roundabout), on Shaikh Zayed Road near Burj Khalifa, will ease once the project is completed in December this year. Though, some of the bridges on the three-tier interchange have opened, diversions and road blocks cause massive traffic congestion in the area, especially on roads leading to the Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Mall and Al Safa area.
Just dance
It was the first of its kind, which means The Armani Hotel's Armani/Privé club just has to keep pushing the boundaries. Introducing the all-mysterious From the Speakers opening night tonight from 10.30pm.
Branded residences: Dubai’s fast growing asset class
While most of these projects are still under construction, a few such as the Dusit Residence Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residences and the Armani Burj Khalifa Residences have proved popular despite the downturn.
Developers clueless as strata registration deadline looms
"Rera (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) appears to have the power to take whatever appropriate action it considers necessary to enforce the obligation to register a JOP Declaration.
Tallest guitar coming to Dubai
You've heard of Dubai's record breaking Burj Khalifa, the tallest free-standing structure in the world at 828 metres tall. Well, it appears Dubai is about to shatter the record book's tallest category once again. Hard Rock Café says it is building the world's tallest guitar at 118 feet (approximately 36 metres) high to mark the café's re-opening at its new location in Dubai Festival City (DFC) this coming October.
End fast in style: Iftar in the sky
Here are two ways to end your fast in style this Ramadan - a visit to the world's highest viewing platform or a chicken shawarma in the sky while cruising at 36,000 feet. A visit to At The Top, Burj Khalifa, the highest public viewing platform with unrivalled vistas of the world below, offers visitors free premium dates (from La Ronda) and mineral water (from Masafi) to end the fast from Wednesday (August 11) till September 9.
Architectural wonders can be a burden for businesses
In January, for example, Emaar flipped the switch at the gala opening of Burj Khalifa to reveal the final height at 828 metres, making it the highest freestanding structure in the world as recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records. In June, Abu Dhabi's new Capital Gate Tower was also recognized by Guinness as the world's furthest-leaning tower with an 18-degree slant compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa at four degrees.
