Monthly Archives: September 2014

Oh What A Circus!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by howesdubai

The circus came to town this week in the shape of the 13th Global Cityscape – 25% bigger than last year (using 31k sq mt of hall space) and the largest since the hedonistic days of 2008. With 280 exhibitors and … Continue reading →

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Both Sides The Tweed

Posted on September 20, 2014 by howesdubai

It has been yet another busy week for HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as he has reviewed and given his seal of approval to several projects, the largest of which was a for Royal Atlantis Resort on Palm … Continue reading →

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Under African Skies

Posted on September 16, 2014 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a massive US$ 32.7 billion expansion plan for Dubai World Central which, on completion of phase 1, will accommodate 120 million passengers. The facility will cover an area of 56 sq … Continue reading →

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Time After Time

Posted on September 10, 2014 by howesdubai

Nakheel is going ahead with another Palm Jumeirah project for 130 apartments. Costing US$ 20.4 million, the 12-storey tower will be built by Trojan General Contracting and should be ready within two years. The Dubai-based developer has also opened its first … Continue reading →

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Foxy Lady

Posted on September 1, 2014 by howesdubai

There is no doubt that the aviation sector is feeling the pinch from current geo-political, health and climatic issues. With conflict areas – such as eastern Ukraine and northern Iraq – becoming no-fly zones, airlines have had to take expensive … Continue reading →

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