McLaren opens Mideast’s first outlet in Dubai
At the launch of its new venue adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, McLaren executives told Gulf News that the company plans more showrooms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which will be operated by Al Habtoor Motors, as well as establishing a presence in Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Special effects will dazzle at Burj Khalifa
The inauguration of Burj Khalifa — the world's tallest building — will feature a spectacular display of fireworks, light beams, choreographed water displays and sound and music effects that will portray the evolution of the world's most iconic new building in a breathtaking sensory journey.
Is Tom Cruise coming early to Dubai?
The film was shot in Dubai last year and featured Cruise performing his own stunts on the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. It's expected to premiere at this Decemeber's Dubai International Film Festival, and Cruise is also expected to visit India during the film's promotional tour.
Top crane supplier looks to reach new heights
The 500-employee company, which will take part at the Big 5 PMV exhibition in Dubai from November 22 to 25, has supplied cranes to outstanding developments and building projects such as the Burj Khalifa, DIFC, Emirates Mall and Jumeirah Beach Residences in Dubai, the Reem Island Development, Adnoc headquarters and the ADIA Tower in Abu Dhabi, among others.
Realty market: Indians on top
A total of 2,181 Indians — UAE expats and those residing in India and in other countries — bought Dh3.70 billion worth of properties in Dubai, while 1,537 Britons invested Dh2.49 billion and 1,219 Iranians invested Dh1.9 billion in the city's real estate market.
Shaikh Mohammad visits charity art exhibition
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited a charity art exhibition organised by Noor Dubai Foundation in Burj Khalifa area.
Traffic plan to thwart New Year’s eve logjam
"RTA will deploy 63 buses to shuttle from the parking lots of Meydan Racecourse, Dubai World Trade Centre, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, and Zabeel Park, through a dedicated express lane leading to the venue. Also, 4,000 taxicabs will be deployed to work round-the-clock. These are expected to make more than 30,000 trips to and from the Burj Khalifa," Al Tayer said.
Men behind Burj Khalifa
Dubai has a choice between remaining a commercial hub or evolving as a civil society by taking tangible action to alleviate the condition of labourers
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.
Architectural wonders can be a burden for businesses
In January, for example, Emaar flipped the switch at the gala opening of Burj Khalifa to reveal the final height at 828 metres, making it the highest freestanding structure in the world as recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records. In June, Abu Dhabi's new Capital Gate Tower was also recognized by Guinness as the world's furthest-leaning tower with an 18-degree slant compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa at four degrees.
