Dubai Water Canal features prominently in Cityscape Global

Dubai Water Canal features prominently in Cityscape Global

The project is showcased in a common stand run by RTA, Meydan and Meraas

Dubai- Roads & Transport Authority – Mohammed Al Munji:
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), along with Meydan Group and Meraas Holding, have teamed together in running an extensive stand spanning 360 square meters in Cityscape Global 2013; where the components of the Dubai Water Canal showcased included real estate developments, shopping mall, retail outlets, restaurants and residential units to be built on both sides of the Canal which extends from the Business Bay district, crosses the Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Beach Park and runs through up to the Arabian Gulf.

The Dubai Water Canal project is considered a consummate destination development for regional and international tourist as well as the residents of the Emirates showcasing ingenuity, leadership and creativity.

The stand which comprised huge models, prototyped water canal and portraits depicting the features of the Dubai Water Canal Project had been designed to give the visitor visualization of how the overall settling will look like after the completion of the Canal through reviewing the key features of the project from the starting point at the Gateway of the Canal; which is considered the main entrance of the canal at the intersection with the Sheikh Zayed Road, unifying both sides of the canal and the shopping mall, with an enclosed multi-level retail bridge that contains retail, F&B and entertainment venues. The Tower is a mixed use development that comprises of over 3.5 million square feet of area that includes 468 apartments, 470 service apartments and 617 hotel rooms, as well as over 400,000 square feet of retail and 735,000 square meter of commercial office spaces.

The stand also encompasses a model of Al Safa Park, which will be enhanced with the inclusion of an urban public beach with 1.5 kilometer of beach front and activated program space for public leisure and sports activity. The park boast updated facilities for running and cycling trails that are anchored by perimeter of 1,642 units of residential developments, that cocoons and captures the imagination of a transcendent urban lifestyle park. Within this zone residential and retail facilities edge both sides of the canal that are commensurate with the existing surrounding fabric. This perimeter will include over 460,000 square feet of boardwalk retail and restaurants, as well as 855 residential units.

The stand also includes picturesque drawings of the Jumeirah Highstreet area; an exclusive enclave of 19 bespoke water villas and 44 townhouses above retail outlets. The canal walk environment transforms to a relaxed residential tempo with café culture punctuated with local plazas that nurture community interaction and healthy lifestyle. There will be over 180,000 square feet of retail with a total development area of over 760,000 square feet. The water villas are elevated on piers over the water with private boat docks and serene infinity edge swimming pools overlooking the canal activity.

The visitor of the Dubai Water Canal stand will conclude his or her visit by reviewing models and drawings showcasing the newly designed Jumeirah Beach Park; with additional public beachfront that cradles the water and shelters the crescent shaped beach. The esplanade continues from the Business Bay to the apex of the canal that is anchored with a spectacular hotel tower that extends into the Arabian Gulf. This peninsula at the mouth of the canal includes a 120 boat marina, 925 hotel rooms and 1,363 residential units with stunning views of the Gulf, canal and the city. There will be over 200,000 square feet of retail with a total development area of over 4.2 million square feet.

14 million square feet
The Dubai Water Canal project is considered a symbol of the innovative spirit of the Emirates to create peerless opportunities for community enrichment and growth. The development provides over 14 million square feet of exemplary retail, dining, hospitality and residential lifestyle along an exhilarating esplanade that borders a splendid canal, which connects Jumeirah Beach to the Business Bay.

It is worth mentioning that the Dubai Water Canal will add six km to the Dubai waterfront and the Canal has a depth of up to six meters in high tides. The crossings rise more than eight meters to ensure the smooth and safe passage of large boats measuring 200 meters in length. It will also contribute to renewing the entire length of the Business Bay Canal water automatically without using water pumps. Thanks to the Canal, the Dubai Creek water will be renewed by 250 million cubic meters annually upon the completion of linking the Canal with the Business Bay District. The water movement during the hide and tide process through the Canal is estimated in the order of 800 million cubic meters per annum.

The Polo Residence attracts wide interest on Day 1 of Cityscape Global

The Polo Residence attracts wide interest on Day 1 of Cityscape Global

Elite residential communities are the main feature of this year's show

Dubai, UAE, 8 October 2013: Flash Properties, a leading real estate company in Dubai, attracted wide attention to its projects on the first day of Cityscape Global, particularly The Polo Residence, a flagship AED 2.1 billion real estate project in Meydan in Dubai scheduled to be completed by 2015.

The Polo Residence was one of the distinguished and elite residential communities that form key attractions of this year's edition of Cityscape Global 2013 for real estate investors and end-users.


Flash Properties said, the project ideally located in the vicinity of Downtown Dubai provides high levels of privacy, with its 29 buildings consists of not more than 4 residential floors,and offers higher levels of comfort toits residents.

The new gated community covers an area of 1,500,000 square feet in Meydan, and consist of 29 buildings, each uniquely designed to provide privacy and a feeling of space.

The Flash Properties team explained the unique advantages and key facilities in the project, on their stand in hall 6 of the exhibition. They also gave advice on how to make all logistics simplest ways possible.


Real estate experts predicted that this year’s edition of Cityscape Global Dubai 2013 will see a more impressive portfolio of projects unveiled by real estate development companies, totally valued at over 13 billion dollars, (AED 50 billion).

This year’s edition of the show saw participation of more than 250 companies on an area of 25,000 square meters, a strong indicator ofrobust revival of the local sector.

The Polo Residence project is 8 minutes away from Down Town Burj Khalifa. The entire infrastructure around the project has been completed. The project is focused on green living with 60% space reserved for green areas and playgrounds.

Flanking the racecourse and accessible form Al Khail Road and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, the new gated community in Meydan, will consist of 29 buildings, each uniquely designed to provide privacy and a feeling of space.

Tanzeel Gader, CEO, Flash Properties said:We are delighted to be granted the exclusive sales rights for The Polo Residence ambitious project. Flash Properties has handled the sales and marketing of some of the most successful real estate projects in the UAE. We are confident that we will replicate this success with The Polo Residence.”

The Polo Residence project is showcased at the stand of Invest Group Overseas (IGO), the developer of the project, as well as MAG stand, the mother company.

Asteco to showcase two new projects at Cityscape Global

Asteco to showcase two new projects at Cityscape Global

Duo of premium JBR and Reem Island properties to offer smart investors a luxury lifestyle and healthy returns as residential market performance gains increasing momentum into Q4 2013

Leading regional real estate services firm, Asteco, will be showcasing two new residential projects at this year’s Cityscape Global exhibition, which will take place from 8-10 October 2013 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

With rising property rental and sales prices recorded in H1 2013, and forecasts for a bullish full year market performance, buyers looking to invest in the city’s thriving leisure hubs and new outlying communities can expect to see healthy returns according to Asteco’s Dubai Q3 2013 report, which reported year-on-year apartment rent and sales price increases of 19% and 42% respectively. Abu Dhabi’s year-on-year apartment rent and sales prices have increased 20 % and 26% respectively.
Located in the vibrant Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) district of Dubai, the Al Bateen Residences are scheduled for completion by December this year and will offer a total of 304 apartments, from spacious one-bedroom options to ‘super penthouse’ level homes with over 7,200-square feet of living space.

“JBR apartments saw a 32% increase in sales price from Q2 2012 to Q2 2013. We haven’t witnessed any slowdown in transaction volumes or sales growth in the second half of 2013 to date, and new project launches like the Al Bateen Residences at JBR continue to offer an extremely attractive lifestyle investment proposition,” said Sean McCauley, Director – Agency, Asteco.
A prime development from Al Ain Properties, overlooking the popular landscaped beachfront and retail promenade – The Walk - the 50-storey residential tower will be twinned with an adjacent 24-floor hotel that will be managed by an internationally renowned - hotel chain.

Residents will be able to enjoy exclusive access to an extensive suite of hotel services and luxury facilities, and come with their own recreational facilities and dedicated parking.
Apartment options include two-bedroom units ranging from 1,462 to 1,717 square feet, 1,808 to 2,952-square foot three and four-bedroom units, and a limited number of penthouses.
Also on show at Cityscape Global will be the new twin Beach Towers developed by Al Badie Group, located on Reem Island, Shams Abu Dhabi.

“This is a high-quality development, in a much sought-after location. An easy commute into the centre of Abu Dhabi, close to all amenities and as the name suggests, offering an idyllic coastal lifestyle, at one with nature,” said McCauley.
Conveniently situated on the shores of the mangroves coastal area, the twin towers each consisting of 28 floors, are joined together by a podium, and offer a total of 431 luxury apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms.
Residence owners and tenants will have a wide range of high end facilities on their doorstep, including the beach, swimming pool, health club and spa. All units also come equipped with premium quality kitchen appliances and balconies.
The beautifully appointed and spacious apartments at Beach Towers are ready to move into.
Asteco is located in hall 3, stand number 3D20, at Cityscape Global.

For more details, please visit www.asteco.com


Asteco, a major regional and international real estate services firm and the largest property services company in the United Arab Emirates, was founded in Dubai in 1985. Asteco offers independent market analysis, design development consultancy and valuation services, sales and leasing services, as well as asset and property management services.

Cityscape Global gets down to business

Cityscape Global gets down to business

Having evolved from Cityscape Dubai, the brand’s flagship business-to-business event gets under way with real estate in international emerging markets under the spotlight

The first Cityscape Global will open its doors today (4 October 2010) until Thursday at Dubai World Trade Centre with a focus on international emerging markets, many of which have dramatically outperformed more mature markets such as the US and Europe in recent years.

The flagship event of the world’s largest business-to-business real estate investment and development brand is being held in Dubai for the ninth year and has evolved from Cityscape Dubai as a result of the increased international participation it has attracted.

“Going Global is a natural development following eight successful years as Cityscape Dubai,” said Chris Speller, Cityscape Group Director. “With a number of emerging markets continuing to grow throughout the global economic downturn and post-crisis recovery, it is fitting that we focus on these nations this year.”

“However, it is still important to acknowledge Dubai’s role in the development of this flagship exhibition and conference. Dubai is now an international destination for world class events and remains the Middle East’s primary business hub. Therefore we will continue to host this important real estate event in Dubai,” added Speller.

Headlining the conference schedule will be Tom Barrack, as he discusses driving international investment in challenging times, as the opening session of the Real Estate Investment and Development Conference. Other topics under discussion include; Sam Chandan’s keynote presentation focusing on global economic trends and recovery prospects; realigning portfolios; and repositioning Dubai as a global leader.

The conferences have also attracted top international speakers with Farshid Moussavi from Foreign Office Architects in the UK and Dr Suha Ozkan, Founding President, World Architecture Community and CEO, INNOCent Innovation Centre in Turkey, two of the key participants at the World Architecture Congress today (Monday) and tomorrow.

Retail City, meanwhile, brings together leading figures from major retailers, investors, shopping centre developers, and authorities across the MENA region. Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), the City Leaders Forum provides a two-day series of presentations and panel discussions covering the issues facing government leaders and policymakers around the world, such as innovation as a driver of sustainable growth and rapid urban expansion.

Entry for industry professionals is free throughout the four-day show, but in line with its return to a true business-to-business event, it will not be open to the general public. In total, the 180 exhibitors will cover a total floor space of 30,000 square metres, with the Egypt pavilion booking the largest stand at more than 800 square metres.

“The days of short term speculators flipping properties with significant premiums, are thankfully gone and the consolidation of Cityscape Global is a reflection of the more sober, considered and sustainable market conditions we are now witnessing,” said Speller.

“Even so Cityscape Global has still attracted many local and regional heavyweights and Emaar, Nakheel, Mubadala, RAK Properties and Dubai Properties Group will all be in attendance. Overall exhibitors will concentrate on showcasing completed projects, or finished phases in master communities but having said that, we are looking forward to some launches from emerging markets globally, including Egypt, Poland, France, Bahrain and Morocco,” added Speller.

Elsewhere today, Cityscape Intelligence, the brand’s information and market data service will release its ‘Focus on Global’ report. Produced in conjunction with Proleads, the report examines the impact of the financial crisis on Saudi Arabian economic fundamentals in light of changing oil prices and government moves to diversify away from an oil-based economy.

The Cityscape Awards for Architecture in Emerging Markets will be held on Tuesday, which aim to find the best in class across all areas of construction and design. Now in the eighth edition, The Young Design Award is an additional highlight this year to find the most talented students based in the UAE. New this year also is an innovative award scheme entitled, The Industry Choice Award. This award will be given to the most popular project showcased onsite, as voted by visitors to Cityscape Global.

Delegates can also take advantage of a number of value-added incentives, including the CEO Networking Lunch, Investor Round Tables and Business Matching Service, which is a dedicated online tool that facilitates one-on-one meetings between exhibitors, conference delegates, speakers and VIPs.

For more information about Cityscape Global, please visit www.cityscapeglobal.com.


Photo caption: Scenes from Cityscape 2009.

About Cityscape

Cityscape, is the largest business-to-business real estate investment and development brand in the world, encompassing a series of major exhibitions and conferences that take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi; Asia; Saudi Arabia; USA and Latin America; .

Cityscape Global is now a true reflection of the event and its future direction says organiser

Cityscape Dubai now ‘Global’

Cityscape Global is now a true reflection of the event and its future direction says organiser

Cityscape management announced today (Monday 8 February 2010) that Cityscape Dubai has been renamed as Cityscape Global, acknowledging how the event has already evolved into a significant international platform for the real estate industry.

“Cityscape Dubai has not only grown significantly over the last eight years, it has evolved into the most significant real estate platform in the world,” said Rohan Marwaha, Managing Director Cityscape. “Cityscape Global is based on more than eight years of building business, trusted partnerships with global associations, bodies and real estate partners. Our global portfolio of products and services that make up the Cityscape brand all stem from the original Cityscape event held in Dubai.”

It is interesting to note that out of the entire portfolio of Cityscape events, Cityscape Dubai has a substantially larger proportion of international participants than any other Cityscape event.

“In 2009 over 25% of registered participants came from outside of the UAE, which translates into almost 10,000 participants flying in from 115 different countries. We hope to reach a 50-50 distribution over the next 2 years (50% from the GCC and 50% international),” said Marwaha.

The announcement was timed to coincide with the first green shoots of global economic recovery, with the real estate industry having survived the most drastic economic upheaval the world has ever seen.

“It is only natural that Dubai continues to host Cityscape Global, it is a world renowned business destination, with the infrastructure, accessibility, hotels, transport, and facilities. Equally important, is the fact that Dubai is a gateway to more than one third of the world’s population, and an access point to many of the fastest growing real estate markets in the world,” said Marwaha.

Europe and the US have their own major real estate industry events that predominantly attract professionals from those markets. Over the last 5 years no event other than Cityscape Dubai has provided access to the Asia Pacific and MENA markets to such a significant degree and scale. Cityscape Global is simply an acknowledgement of this fact. It is a platform which showcases real estate opportunities and provides access to investors from all over the world” said Marwaha.

One only need look back to previous exhibitors at Cityscape Dubai to recognise the importance of changing our name. City development authorities, government agencies and inward investment bodies from all over the world continue to be part of the event – Urban Redevelopment Authority (Singapore), Iskander Region (Malaysia), Krasnodar Krai (Russia), City of Hamburg, La Defense (Paris), Region Lazio, City of Rome, Government of Ontario, are just a few names to consider.

2010 will be the ninth year that a Cityscape event will have been held in Dubai and Cityscape Global, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 4-7 October

“It is worth remembering that quite apart from Cityscape Global we have grown the Cityscape brand from Sao Paulo and New York to Singapore and China. In addition we managed to successfully launch Cityscape Saudi Arabia last year,” added Marwaha.

The run-up to Cityscape Global will also get a facelift, with the newly introduced business initiatives, such as Cityscape Connect, CEO Breakfasts and City Leaders Forum (CLF) (an invitation-only event, bringing together industry leaders from around the world to discuss issues ranging from policy and planning, to sustainability and urban development), outlining the new direction that Cityscape Global will take.

“During Cityscape Global, six conferences will run simultaneously, where delegates will be able to access any sessions across any of the conferences for a single price,” said Marwaha.

For more information about Cityscape Global, log on to www.cityscape.ae

Photo-caption: From left to right: Chris Speller, Group Director, Cityscape and Rohan Marwaha, Managing Director Cityscape

About Cityscape

Cityscape, is the largest business-to-business real estate investment and development brand in the world, encompassing a series of major exhibitions and conferences that take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi; Asia; Saudi Arabia; USA; Latin America; India and Russia.