Author: Vibha Mehta

Dual Retrofit: Sustainable & Resilient Buildings – a collaborative initiative with Denmark in the UAE Last week, CIBSE was honoured to co-host a significant roundtable event, Dual Retrofit: Sustainable & Resilient Buildings, alongside Denmark in the UAE. This event, held at the Capitol Club Dubai International Financial Centre and skilfully organised by Senior Commercial Advisor Hanane El Ghiouane, convened leaders from development, academia, and government—all committed to advancing sustainability and resilience within the built environment. The roundtable included opening remarks from H.E. Joakim Larsen and CIBSE CEO Ruth Carter, followed by an expert presentation by CIBSE UAE Chair Imran Shaikh. Participants…

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Dubai added around 7,000 new residential units in Q3 2024, with apartments comprising 84% of completions Land Sterling, a premier real estate consultancy, has released its Q3 2024 Dubai Property Watch report, capturing unprecedented growth in the emirate’s real estate market. The report highlights substantial increases in transaction volumes and property values, reflecting the city’s sustained appeal as a prime destination for real estate investments. In Q3 2024, Dubai delivered approximately 7,000 new residential units, with apartments making up 84% of completions. The highest number of handovers occurred in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), followed closely by Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR)…

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