Where our team of guest writers discuss what they think about the current trends and issues.
As the construction bubble bursts in Dubai, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the Gulf’s most attractive investment destination. But with the rate of development increasing at a phenomenal rate, can the kingdom avoid some of the challenges faced by its regional rival?
Created around an eco-sensitive philosophy, Saadiyat Island has the potential to transform Abu Dhabi into the cultural capital of the Middle East. But, that’s not all. In an exclusive interview, Rebecca Goozee sits down with Andrew Seymour, TDIC’s Director of Infrastructure, to find out how the project is progressing.
Lying at the gateway to Dubailand is the spectacular multi-billion dollar City of Arabia, a residential, retail, commercial and entertainment destination that is currently on track to open in 2011. In an exclusive interview, Syed Khalil, Group Executive Director of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, explains how the development is shaping up.
While the UAE garners the lion’s share of the headlines for its grand designs, massive megaprojects to rival those in Dubai are springing up across the rest of the region, too. And despite the downturn, development continues apace.