Tag Archives: Emaar

Someone New

As expected, April turned out to be a dismal month for the hospitality sector as profitability indices sank by 19.5%. Occupancy, Average  Room Rates and Rev PAR all headed south – 0.5% to 84.9%, 12.8% to US$ 374 and 13.5% … Continue reading

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Livin’ On Borrowed Time

This weekend, Emaar will launch its latest project, located in the Opera District of Dubai. The twin towers – of 50 and 70 storeys – will comprise 1-4 bedroom apartments and will overlook the upcoming 2k-seat opera house. Al Barari has released … Continue reading

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Summer In The City

Another report shows that the much vaunted major correction in residential prices has yet to arrive. Cluttons indicated that Dubai prices fell by only 0.8% in Q1, and only 0.5% lower over the past twelve months. However, it was noted … Continue reading

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Art For Art’s Sake

The latest annual US$ 1.5 billion profit from Emirates has given two major stakeholders a welcome boost. The owners, ICD, saw its dividend increase to US$ 1 billion, whilst the 84.2k staff members were rewarded with a US$ 272 million … Continue reading

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Would I Lie To You?

Emirates is on the verge of signing a 3-year US$ 46 million deal with the English FA to sponsor the FA Cup from 2016. Last year, the airline decided not to renew its World Cup sponsorship with FIFA but has … Continue reading

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Things Can Only Get Better!

Emirates is reportedly looking at ordering a further 200 neo Airbus 380s but is still awaiting further information from the European plane maker on enhancement details. Last week, the airline confirmed the US$ 9.2 billion Rolls Royce order to supply … Continue reading

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Free Fallin’

Tomorrow (Friday), Emirates will award a massive engine order for fifty of its Airbus 380s to Rolls Royce, in a deal estimated to be worth in the region of US$ 9.2 billion. That being the case, it will be a … Continue reading

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Don’t Ask Me Why

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a visit to Nakheel offices this week and was updated on their future developments. Over the next three years, the company expects to spend US$ 3.8 billion on various projects, including the … Continue reading

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No Shelter From The Storm

A recent bullish report by the influential Oxford Business Group indicates that Dubai is set for steady growth over the next two years. The study Indicated that investment in five sectors – capital markets, maritime, transport, real estate and retail … Continue reading

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What We Ain’t Got!

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the 22 million sq ft phase 2 expansion of Dubai Healthcare City which will cost up to US$ 1.36 billion. It will include the Nashami health project as well as retail and … Continue reading

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