ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai by OMNIYAT is seeing a speedy commencement of its main works since the plot’s ground-breaking in April 2023. The project is set to be delivered on its originally projected completion date in Q2, 2026, reaffirming the visionary curator’s dedication and commitment to delivering ultra-luxury spaces on time. Main works have again been awarded to Innovo Build LLC for this project, as was the case with OMNIYAT’s AVA at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, in September 2023. A contemporary beachfront structure that will sit at the apex of the Palm’s crescent, ORLA combines uninterrupted 270-degree views with…
Author: Vibha Mehta
As part of its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ACCIONA has launched the MINERALS project titled “Selective extraction of high-value elements from seawater brine” in partnership with the LEITAT Technology Centre. The European Commission has classified certain minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, lithium, rubidium or boron as critical raw materials. This is due to limited terrestrial reserves and the growing demand for population growth and industrialisation. As a result, obtaining these minerals from seawater becomes a feasible option and a sustainable alternative to the problem of shortages of certain elements. The MINERALS project will address the development and validation, at a…
Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana, Dubai, has welcomed its first dining and overnight guests. An architectural statement designed by Foster + Partners, the hotel represents the ultimate expression of trusted hospitality and elevated living, offering 225 rooms and suites and eight new dining concepts, including four created with three of the world’s most celebrated chefs. The hotel’s sophisticated interiors have been designed and executed by the famed Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier and incorporate a carefully curated section of more than 50 art pieces commissioned by local and global artists. The Lana will also be home to…
Emirates Post Group Company (EPG) has unveiled its new brand identity – 7X – during an exclusive event at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The unveiling marks a strategic leap for the Group, positioning it as a front-runner in the ever-evolving global trade, transport, and logistics landscape. The name 7X is symbolic, representing the connectivity of the seven emirates to the seven continents and across the seven seas, marking a commitment to enabling a world in motion. This strategic shift aligns seamlessly with the Group’s ambitious five-year strategy – which prioritises operational excellence, digital transformation, customer-centricity, cultivation of strategic partnerships, and promotion…
Taraf, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, has today revealed CELLO, a set of premium residences in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) that will usher in a new era of refined living to one of Dubai’s most vibrant and well-established areas. CELLO residences feature distinctive architecture and serene interiors, seamlessly integrating work, living, and leisure. From open studios to spacious one-to-three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom penthouses, they epitomise contemporary living. Taraf’s signature attention to detail and comfort ensures that each property perfectly balances functionality and ambience, with sizes ranging from 430 to 5,000+ sq…
Global multidisciplinary engineering company KPM Engineering (KPM) strengthened its leadership team and appointed Colin Scott as MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) director. Scott will elevate the organisation’s MEP service delivery in the Middle East by enhancing and streamlining KPM’s innovative mechanical, electrical and plumbing service capabilities, developing and executing strategies to improve efficiencies while maintaining world-class quality standards. In his new role, Scott will maintain KPM’s strong client focus and strengthen its value partnerships as the primary contact for MEP projects across key regional sectors. Scott is a chartered building design engineer with over 23 years of experience in engineering…
Teraciel Properties, a distinguished couture property developer, is redefining extravagant living through its design-centric philosophy and unwavering commitment to real estate excellence. As an integral part of the Teraciel Group, founded in 1985, this rapidly growing real estate development company stands out as a UAE industry leader, transcending current market offerings. In less than five years since its inception, Teraciel Properties has meticulously crafted each property, reflecting its core values. The recent project, The Imperial in Dubai Hills, secured the highest price per square foot record for a non-golf view residence last December. The company’s experienced team, guided by the…
In a landmark event on the 27th and 28th of January 2024, Skyline Builders, Kerala’s renowned real estate developer, marked a historic milestone with the grand unveiling of its inaugural project in Dubai – Avant Garde Residences. The event coincided with the opening of the Dubai headquarters in Downtown Dubai and witnessed an extraordinary achievement as 50% of Avant Garde Residences was sold during the grand opening. With a legacy of 158 completed projects and over 16 million square feet developed in the last 35 years in India, Skyline Builders introduced Avant Garde Residences, its inaugural project in Dubai, strategically…
Mayors from global cities, alongside experts in data and artificial intelligence, digital solution specialists, smart city engineers, investors, and economic policymakers representing 40 countries, are converging in Riyadh to participate in the Global Smart City Forum organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) under the theme “A Better Life.” The forum is scheduled for February 12 and 13, 2024, at The Arena Riyadh Venue. This event marks the inaugural global forum for smart cities in the Kingdom, aiming to shape an ambitious vision for the future of cities through smart solutions. It seeks to establish fundamental principles…
DHG Properties, a distinguished Swiss property developer with a rich legacy spanning 30 years, is set to officially launch off-plan sales for its inaugural residential development in Dubai, rising in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) next month in February with pre-booking available to customers as of today. DHG’s upcoming project is a 430-unit spectacle that will grace the skies of JVC, contributing to the city’s upward real estate trajectory and predicting that Dubai’s real estate market will grow by approximately 15% in 2024. DHG Properties has brought its signature touch of Swiss quality and unparalleled experience to deliver refreshing projects across…