Exclusive opportunity in Dubai Sports City
February 16, 2007 at 12:20 pm | In dubai, investment | Leave a Comment
The 18 storey “Universal Tower”, a 5 star residential development in the heart of Dubai Sports City has just launched with prices ranging from 90,000 euro (£60,000) for a one bed apartment and 285,000 euro (£190,000) for a duplex penthouse apartment. The developer is offering exclusively via Renthusiast:
- Guaranteed 7.5% NET rental income for 3 years (buy-to-let investors only)
- Guaranteed 10% equity increase by March 2007
- Guaranteed fixed exchange rate
- Free car parking space (worth £7,500 euro)
- Free 42” plasma Television
Dubai fire update: 4 dead, 67 injured
January 19, 2007 at 7:25 am | In dubai | Leave a CommentThe latest from Gulf news; four confirmed dead and 67 injured at the Fortune Tower construction site, a live/work development on Shaikh Zayed Road opposite the Dubai Marina:
The head of the trauma centre at Rashid Hospital said the workers – mainly Chinese, Indians and Bangladeshis – were treated for smoke inhalation. He said one of them was dead on arrival and three reportedly died at the site. An investigation has started.
Location of Fortune Tower
Dubai Construction Fire; Workers Trapped
January 18, 2007 at 1:23 pm | In dubai | Leave a Comment
A high-rise apartment building under construction in one of Dubai’s new districts was on fire Thursday, with dozens of workers trapped by the flames as rescue crews tried to reach them. There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. [Newsvine]
Westerner in Dubai – Ramadan Survival Guide
September 27, 2006 at 3:39 pm | In dubai, middle east | Leave a CommentDespite it’s modern buildings and contemporary business practices Dubai still has the essence of being where it is , in the heart of the Muslim Middle East.
Although many tourists (it’s a great time to come, Hotel rates are rock bottom) come to Dubai they and ex-pats alike may feel a little wary due to the unknown do’s and don’ts of Ramadan for Non-Muslims. So here is a simple guide to make it through the month:
1. Everyone will understand your need to eat and drink during the day and no one is going to “freak” out if they catch you having your lunch. However it is always best to be discreet and not sit opposite someone who is fasting whilst you stuff yourself with whatever you have managed to lay your hands on.
2. Remember this is a time for contemplation and reflection for Muslims and you may notice a change in behaviour of work colleagues and friends.
3. If you find Muslims you know suddenly going to the Mosque 5 times a day when they only went once a week before please remain calm.
Do not look at the Interpol website trying to find their name amongst a list of terrorists.
Do Not call the American or British Embassy hoping to get through to the CIA / FBI / CNN / ABC or any NASDAQ Share delear. There is nothing to be afraid of REALLY. See Number 2 above.4. During your working day do not go around the office asking people if they feel hungry. The chances are they probably do.
5. Don’t keep saying “I bet you can’t wait to eat”. Because the chances are the person in question only thinks about food every time you mention it after 2 minutes.
6. Do enjoy the vibe during the evening with the various Iftar’s (Breaking of Fasts) going on around the City.
7. Do feel open and ask as many questions as you can about Ramadan no one will mind, YES! I’m sure.
For a more comprehensive and serious look at Ramadan please look at this website
[via Dubai Life]
Dubai freehold registrations begin
September 14, 2006 at 4:49 am | In dubai, legal, middle east | Leave a CommentClose to 15,000 freehold properties developed by real estate company Emaar will be registered in the next 100 days, a leading official at Dubai Land Department revealed to Gulf News. The process will see thousands of villas in Emaar projects such as The Springs, The Meadows and Arabian Ranches officially registered in owners’ names.
The news signals the start of a major period of title deed registration, following the announcement in July of areas in Dubai where freehold ownership by non-UAE residents is permitted. “The initial registration of individual plots is a very simple procedure. We will be able to process around 150 per day,” said Mohammad Sultan Thani, director of development and marketing administration at the Land Department.
“The workload will become much heavier when the registration of apartments starts, but we are ready for it.” Sultan Thani explained that initial plot registration is handled by property developers such as Emaar and Nakheel and takes no more than five minutes to process.
Palm Jumeirah Dubai "almost complete"
August 7, 2006 at 10:39 am | In dubai | Leave a Comment
In what is billed as the largest land-reclamation project in the world, with 14,000 laborers toiling day and night for five years hauling of millions of tons of sand and quarried rock, into the Persian Gulf ; The Palm Jumeirah, is set to open this November to some 4,000 residents, a full year behind schedule.
Reports from those who have wandered through the island’s giant homes describe them as cheaply finished and set uncomfortably close to one another. The developer rejected an Associated Press request to visit the island.
Those moving onto the Palm Jumeirah this year will have to live with construction for another three years, and then an influx of tourists. Most of the owners are foreigners, with Britons making up the largest group.
via IHT
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July 7, 2006 at 1:36 pm | In dubai | Leave a CommentAhh … what a beautiful skyline
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