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The world's tallest skyscraper, the 2,717-foot Burj Khalifa, can be pretty hard to miss. What other reason would somebody have for wanting to wrap it in a massive sheet of reflective fabric?

Dubai developer Emaar Properties has threatened to cut access to facilities in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, including elevators, over a dispute related to service charge payments.

US-based developer Reef Worlds has announced that it is interested in building underwater tourism sites in Dubai and across the UAE. The company is planning to develop a project called Lost Cities in The World Islands aimed at capturing the $3 billion dollar dive and tourism market, it revealed in a statement.

Looking for the new hip place to lounge at after a busy day at work or while away the weekends? The newly-opened GQ Bar at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Dubai is the place to see and be seen.

The 93m Opus Tower in Business Bay features a distinctive design that sees a gap, called the void, through the middle of the structure allowing views of the surrounding area from each side.

A two-bed apartment in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, has come up for auction with the reserve price starting at Dh5.625 million. The total area of the apartment is 2,008 square feet and has been listed on the Emirates Auction website. The minimum bid increment is set at Dh50,000.

Emaar Properties is marking the launch of its first Arabesque-style villa community in Arabian Ranches, one of the most sought-after and established lifestyle neighbourhoods in Dubai.

Emaar Properties, Dubai-based developer, will be launching Rasha, a new villa extension in Arabian Ranches. Real estate agents had confirmed to Emirates 24/7 of a briefing on the project on Monday.

While waiting to go through passport control at Dubai airport, a sign informed me that as little as 20 years ago there was only one skyscraper amid the desert here. Since then this arid, inhospitable landscape has grown into a major business hub and has created a luxurious service industry to cater for the wealth it attracts.

Master developer Emaar Properties has launched ‘Boulevard Point’ in Downtown Dubai, the company’s flagship mega-development.