First look at Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol poster
The poster shows Tom Cruise, the film's lead actor, who, as super spy Ethan Hunt, scaled the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, among other stunts performed in Dubai. The film releases at the end of the year and is hotly tipped to play a role in the Dubai International Film Festival in December.
Armani Hotel Milano to open in November
Emaar Properties and the Armani Group Tuesday said the world's second Armani hotel would officially open for business on November 10 in Milan, Italy. The duo opened its flagship Armani Hotels and Resorts in Dubai's Burj Khalifa in April last year.
Nature challenges Saudi Arabia supertower’s design
The American architect has the right resume for the job. He already grappled with effects like horizontal wind divergence and negative pressure high above the Arabian Gulf desert when he designed Dubai's Burj Khalifa, today's highest tower.
Iftar of the day: Mediterraneo, Armani Hotel
The iftar at Armani Hotel Dubai's Mediterraneo is unique not least because it is in the iconic Burj Khalifa, but because of the experience. Few restaurants in the city offer such expansive views of the Dubai Fountain.
Bin Laden Group to construct tallest building
Kingdom Holding Company, the Saudi Arabia-based developer, has awarded a $1.2 billion (Dh4.41 billion) contract to the country's Bin Laden Group for constructing the one-kilometre tall tower in Jeddah that is set to break Burj Khalifa's record as the world's tallest building.
Dubai high-rises built to withstand seismic shocks
Gulf News had earlier reported that the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure, is supported by a large reinforced concrete mat, which is in turn supported by bored reinforced concrete piles. The design is based on extensive geotechnical and seismic investigations and analysis.
Armani group profit rises 80% in 2010
Giorgio Armani Group said it achieved turnover of more than €6 billion (Dh31.38 billion) in 2010, with net profit rising 80 per cent over 2009 to €161.0 million. The group, which operates the Armani Hotel in Dubai's Burj Khalifa, also announced the opening of more than 80 points of sale in 2010, with worldwide shops, branded facilities and outlets amounting to 1,800.
Cash injection to help Dubai Bank grow
The Dubai Government yesterday took over Dubai Bank, an Islamic bank owned by Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties, ending several months of speculation on the future and financial strength of the bank.
Business Bay: The future is here
With its central location, competitive rents and spacious homes, Business Bay is on its way to being the Destination of the Future. A residential cum commercial community, the area, which runs alongside Al Khail Road, has more and more people calling it home.
Dubai’s key landmarks to go dark during Earth Hour
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority on Thursday announced that lights of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, the Address Hotels and Dubai Festival City will be switched off as part of the city's participation in the international event.
