>Beijing Emirate Company’s appointment signals a renewed impetus in the project that will see the new contractor build the Cleopatra, Aladdin and The Court Towers
>Brand new project to be announced in 2018, on the back of resurgent investor interest from emerging markets
The real estate development firm Tanmiyat Group has made a major stride to deliver even more homes to investors in its flagship Living Legends project and The Court Tower at Dubai Water Canal with the appointment of a new main contractor to resume and complete the construction of three towers
An agreement has been finalized between Tanmiyat and Beijing Emirates Company to deliver Cleopatra Tower, Aladdin Tower and Living Legends and The Court Tower at Dubai Water Canal within the next 6 months, leading to a renewed impetus in the project as the KSA-owned developer looks to fully deliver on its commitments to its buyers and investors, following the successful handover of Phase 1 last year.
Beijing Emirates Company is a premier construction group with more than 15 years of successful project completion history. With its head office located in Dubai, the company is actively participating in construction activities in various projects across the UAE and KSA, with Living Legends its latest project award.
The latest announcement that the contractor is on board paves the way for full delivery of over 500 residential and commercial units within the three towers. The towers cater to a wide range of buyers, with a choice of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes as well as a penthouse option – all coming online in six months.
Saleh Tabakh of Tanmiyat said: “We are delighted to confirm that Beijing Emirates Company are on board. It is a real pleasure to be working with such an experienced contractor, and we know that we have found a real partner that shares our vision on delivering the very best for the project.
“Their appointment means that we can focus on finishing these important and desirable residential towers. We are fully expecting handover in March 2018 and consider these buildings key milestones in the most important project in our portfolio.”
“Both Cleopatra Tower and Aladdin Tower are fantastic additions to Dubailand area while The Court Tower at Dubai Water Canal will be a new icon for homes and offices in business bay. They will offer a tranquil living environment amid large areas of open green space and amenities, a wide range of attractive unit sizes, and a healthy return on investment. We can’t wait for residents to start moving in and making it their home.”
Cleopatra Tower and Aladdin Tower will be part of the Living Legends masterplan – Tanmiyat’s flagship project in terms of size, value and number of units. The entire AED7 billion community is made up of 12 residential towers containing 2,600 spacious apartments in total, as well as 500 luxury villas and an impressive range of amenities and leisure facilities.
The road and utilities infrastructure is fully completed, and sales are gathering pace with 88 per cent of the entire project sold out. Market analysts anticipate an average 10 per cent rental return on investment, as well as strong capital appreciation.
The Court Tower is a unique mixed use tower of water canal apartments, offices and shops to be added to the group’s portfolio of delivered projects within the coming 6 months
Tanmiyat Group boasts an impressive portfolio of ground-breaking projects with over 3 millions square feet already delivered to the market of villas, apartments and offices in the past one year. The firm’s prominence in the regional real estate arena has grown exponentially, with the development of its investment programs and successful launches.
Thanks to strong interest from investors in emerging markets such as the UAE, India, Pakistan, KSA, China, and the wider GCC, the Saudi-based developer will shortly announce a new project for construction. Due for delivery in 2019, on the back of a resurgent real estate market, Tanmiyat will unveil its brand-new development in more detail in the near future.
The group’s current portfolio includes Living Legends, The Exchange office tower at Business Bay, as well as The Court Tower at Dubai Water Canal, Business Bay, which will be ready in six months’ time with future projects to be announced next year to be added to the group’s portfolio
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Azizi Developments To Launch New AED25Bn Project In Dubai
Azizi Developments, a fast growing real estate developer headquartered in Dubai for over a decade, has announced the plan to launch a new mega community project in the heart of Dubai, further signifying the developer’s continued rapid growth in the region.
The new mega project, whose name is yet to be announced, will have a distinctly British feel, with themes and elements influenced by contemporary British culture and way of living. The development will comprise residential, commercial and retail space, with 105 mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings boasting 30,000 apartments.
Mirwais Azizi, Azizi Group Chairman, said: “When we arrived in Dubai 20 years ago, I always had the desire to be part of this city’s success story. The new project announcement comes as part of Azizi Developments’ commitment toward developing a city which has given us many opportunities, including secure investments and business environment, as well as excellent standard of living and education, and a world-class healthcare system.”
The new Azizi Developments project will be located in central Dubai with a construction area of 33 million square feet – twice the size of Azizi Riviera in Meydan One – and will include all facilities needed for its residents to enjoy a happy lifestyle. The development will include education facilities, retail outlets, hospitality, a shopping area and outdoor recreation spaces. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin in November and be completed before Expo 2020.
“The rules and regulations in Dubai have provided an ideal environment for business growth, establishing the city as a preferred destination for trade and property investments. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for the emirate to emerge as one of the top destinations in the world to reside in has set the benchmark for Azizi Developments’ unique projects across Dubai,” Azizi added.
The announcement comes on the back of the developer’s success at this year’s Cityscape Global and the sellout of Azizi Riviera Phase one and two canal-facing projects in Meydan One.
++About Azizi Developments
Azizi Developments is the real estate investment arm of Azizi Group. Established in 2007, the company’s diverse experience in the property market has led the value of its current portfolio in the emirate to AED20billion and more than 100 projects at various stages of development.
Azizi Developments was awarded ‘Developer of the Year’ at the Construction Innovation Awards for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017, and has been instrumental in developing some of the finest properties in The Palm Jumeirah, Meydan, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City and Jebel Ali.
The new mega project, whose name is yet to be announced, will have a distinctly British feel, with themes and elements influenced by contemporary British culture and way of living. The development will comprise residential, commercial and retail space, with 105 mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings boasting 30,000 apartments.
Mirwais Azizi, Azizi Group Chairman, said: “When we arrived in Dubai 20 years ago, I always had the desire to be part of this city’s success story. The new project announcement comes as part of Azizi Developments’ commitment toward developing a city which has given us many opportunities, including secure investments and business environment, as well as excellent standard of living and education, and a world-class healthcare system.”
The new Azizi Developments project will be located in central Dubai with a construction area of 33 million square feet – twice the size of Azizi Riviera in Meydan One – and will include all facilities needed for its residents to enjoy a happy lifestyle. The development will include education facilities, retail outlets, hospitality, a shopping area and outdoor recreation spaces. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin in November and be completed before Expo 2020.
“The rules and regulations in Dubai have provided an ideal environment for business growth, establishing the city as a preferred destination for trade and property investments. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for the emirate to emerge as one of the top destinations in the world to reside in has set the benchmark for Azizi Developments’ unique projects across Dubai,” Azizi added.
The announcement comes on the back of the developer’s success at this year’s Cityscape Global and the sellout of Azizi Riviera Phase one and two canal-facing projects in Meydan One.
++About Azizi Developments
Azizi Developments is the real estate investment arm of Azizi Group. Established in 2007, the company’s diverse experience in the property market has led the value of its current portfolio in the emirate to AED20billion and more than 100 projects at various stages of development.
Azizi Developments was awarded ‘Developer of the Year’ at the Construction Innovation Awards for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017, and has been instrumental in developing some of the finest properties in The Palm Jumeirah, Meydan, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City and Jebel Ali.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Azizi Developments Delivers AED350mn Project On Palm Jumeirah
>>The developer expects to handover five more projects for the remainder of the year
Azizi Developments, a fast growing Dubai-based real estate developer operating in the UAE for over a decade, announced the completion in 22 months of Azizi Royal Bay, a luxury residential property project at Palm Jumeirah. This makes it the sixth project to be delivered by the developer.
The delivery of the AED350million Azizi Royal Bay project marks yet another step in Azizi Developments’ track record of completed projects on schedule. Since the start of the year the property developer demonstrated a faster pace of completed projects with handovers of 1,000 units in Dubai. The developer is expected to hand over five more projects for the remainder of the year and 80 projects before 2020, including the AED12billion Azizi Riviera development in Meydan One.
Azizi Royal Bay comprises 90 stylishly designed serviced apartments including 58 one-bedroom, 30 two-bedroom and two 3-bedroom penthouses. The interiors blend contemporary architecture with state-of-the-art European fittings and appliances. Angled at 45 degrees with spectacular views of the city’s skyline, the Atlantis Hotel and the Arabian Gulf, the fully-serviced residential apartments provide direct access to a private beach.
Apartments range from between 802 sqft to 1,638 sqft and prices start at approximately AED2.2million and go up to AED4.5million.
Farhad Azizi, CEO, Azizi Developments said: “We are very excited to hand over yet another project in Dubai and this reflects our capabilities to deliver our properties on time. The remainder of the year will see us delivering more projects. Construction work is underway in a number of our projects across prime locations in Dubai and, in the run up to Expo 2020, the next few years are a critical period for us.”
Azizi Royal Bay is also very strategically located and is never too far from the best retail, F&B and entertainment options on The Palm, including The Atlantis, Aquaventure Waterpark and Dolphin Bay, while residents will also have access to the Palm Monorail that connects the Atlantis to the Al Ittihad Park Station.
Furthermore, expansive windows and functional areas create spacious and airy living spaces in one of Dubai’s most sought after neighborhoods.
“Serviced residences are an important part of the real estate landscape in Dubai as they supplement the demand for space. With Dubai’s emergence as a regional hub for business, tourism and world-class events such as the Expo 2020, we are confident that the demand for international-level serviced apartments will only grow in the future,” Azizi added.
Azizi Developments is a construction-driven company with over 100 projects in the pipeline across Dubai. Additionally, Azizi Developments continues to offer the best community living experience for customers, and is increasingly focusing on creating urban neighborhoods supported by investments in developing signature communities with distinct identities.
Azizi Developments, a fast growing Dubai-based real estate developer operating in the UAE for over a decade, announced the completion in 22 months of Azizi Royal Bay, a luxury residential property project at Palm Jumeirah. This makes it the sixth project to be delivered by the developer.
The delivery of the AED350million Azizi Royal Bay project marks yet another step in Azizi Developments’ track record of completed projects on schedule. Since the start of the year the property developer demonstrated a faster pace of completed projects with handovers of 1,000 units in Dubai. The developer is expected to hand over five more projects for the remainder of the year and 80 projects before 2020, including the AED12billion Azizi Riviera development in Meydan One.
Azizi Royal Bay comprises 90 stylishly designed serviced apartments including 58 one-bedroom, 30 two-bedroom and two 3-bedroom penthouses. The interiors blend contemporary architecture with state-of-the-art European fittings and appliances. Angled at 45 degrees with spectacular views of the city’s skyline, the Atlantis Hotel and the Arabian Gulf, the fully-serviced residential apartments provide direct access to a private beach.
Apartments range from between 802 sqft to 1,638 sqft and prices start at approximately AED2.2million and go up to AED4.5million.
Farhad Azizi, CEO, Azizi Developments said: “We are very excited to hand over yet another project in Dubai and this reflects our capabilities to deliver our properties on time. The remainder of the year will see us delivering more projects. Construction work is underway in a number of our projects across prime locations in Dubai and, in the run up to Expo 2020, the next few years are a critical period for us.”
Azizi Royal Bay is also very strategically located and is never too far from the best retail, F&B and entertainment options on The Palm, including The Atlantis, Aquaventure Waterpark and Dolphin Bay, while residents will also have access to the Palm Monorail that connects the Atlantis to the Al Ittihad Park Station.
Furthermore, expansive windows and functional areas create spacious and airy living spaces in one of Dubai’s most sought after neighborhoods.
“Serviced residences are an important part of the real estate landscape in Dubai as they supplement the demand for space. With Dubai’s emergence as a regional hub for business, tourism and world-class events such as the Expo 2020, we are confident that the demand for international-level serviced apartments will only grow in the future,” Azizi added.
Azizi Developments is a construction-driven company with over 100 projects in the pipeline across Dubai. Additionally, Azizi Developments continues to offer the best community living experience for customers, and is increasingly focusing on creating urban neighborhoods supported by investments in developing signature communities with distinct identities.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Prince Alwaleed Invests $800 Million To Create World's Largest Four Seasons Resort To Be Built In Egypt
>>Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal invests $800 million into Resort expansion in Sharm El Sheikh.
According to latest BNC report released by The Big 5 Construct Egypt, there are approximately $5.3 billion worth of hospitality projects in Egypt today.
800 new rooms will soon be added to the Four Seasons Resort of Sharm El Sheikh, making it the world’s largest Four Seasons, with a total of 1,400 keys. Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal announced an $800 million investment to expand the resort in the popular Egyptian tourist destination on the Red Sea, a few weeks after the Egyptian Parliament ratified the country’s new investment law.
Easing investment opportunities, cutting down bureaucracy and providing incentives to investors, the new law is expected to further boost the tourism and construction sectors in Egypt. According to the latest BNC report released by The Big 5 Construct Egypt (“Egypt Tourism and Hospitality Market Snapshot 2017”), there are over $335 billion worth of active construction projects in the country, 5% of which belong to the hospitality sector.
“Thanks to a recovered political stability, state led initiatives and the new investment law, we expect the tourism sector, which is vital to Egypt’s economy, to pick up in 2017, further inflating the demand for new hotels and resorts,” comments Andy Pert, Exhibitions Portfolio Director of The Big 5 Construct Egypt, a leading international construction event launching in Cairo in 2018.
There are approximately $5.3 billion worth of hospitality projects in Egypt today, 70% of which are in the initial stages of construction showing a healthy pipeline, as per The Big 5 Construct Egypt’s report. Beyond the Four Seasons resort, other notable projects currently underway to attract tourists include the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, and the Jumeirah Gamsha Bay Resort in Hurgada.
New developments in the hospitality industry are spread across the country, with Cairo’s rapid urban expansion fueling the demand for additional hotels and resorts in the capital city, which already hosts over 20 million people. “Cairo holds the record of construction activities in Egypt. Here, the demand for products and materials for the built environment industry is booming, and we expect the construction sector to grow further in the coming years,” confirms Mr. Pert.
To meet this growing demand, a leading international exhibition company, DMG Events Middle East, Asia & Africa, is bringing to Cairo its most successful and renowned construction event, The Big 5. From September 15 to 17 2018, the New Cairo Exhibition Center will host The Big 5 Construct Egypt, where hundreds of local and international manufacturers and suppliers of construction products will showcase the latest global, sustainable innovations and solutions for use in all current and planned developments.
According to latest BNC report released by The Big 5 Construct Egypt, there are approximately $5.3 billion worth of hospitality projects in Egypt today.
800 new rooms will soon be added to the Four Seasons Resort of Sharm El Sheikh, making it the world’s largest Four Seasons, with a total of 1,400 keys. Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal announced an $800 million investment to expand the resort in the popular Egyptian tourist destination on the Red Sea, a few weeks after the Egyptian Parliament ratified the country’s new investment law.
Easing investment opportunities, cutting down bureaucracy and providing incentives to investors, the new law is expected to further boost the tourism and construction sectors in Egypt. According to the latest BNC report released by The Big 5 Construct Egypt (“Egypt Tourism and Hospitality Market Snapshot 2017”), there are over $335 billion worth of active construction projects in the country, 5% of which belong to the hospitality sector.
“Thanks to a recovered political stability, state led initiatives and the new investment law, we expect the tourism sector, which is vital to Egypt’s economy, to pick up in 2017, further inflating the demand for new hotels and resorts,” comments Andy Pert, Exhibitions Portfolio Director of The Big 5 Construct Egypt, a leading international construction event launching in Cairo in 2018.
There are approximately $5.3 billion worth of hospitality projects in Egypt today, 70% of which are in the initial stages of construction showing a healthy pipeline, as per The Big 5 Construct Egypt’s report. Beyond the Four Seasons resort, other notable projects currently underway to attract tourists include the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, and the Jumeirah Gamsha Bay Resort in Hurgada.
New developments in the hospitality industry are spread across the country, with Cairo’s rapid urban expansion fueling the demand for additional hotels and resorts in the capital city, which already hosts over 20 million people. “Cairo holds the record of construction activities in Egypt. Here, the demand for products and materials for the built environment industry is booming, and we expect the construction sector to grow further in the coming years,” confirms Mr. Pert.
To meet this growing demand, a leading international exhibition company, DMG Events Middle East, Asia & Africa, is bringing to Cairo its most successful and renowned construction event, The Big 5. From September 15 to 17 2018, the New Cairo Exhibition Center will host The Big 5 Construct Egypt, where hundreds of local and international manufacturers and suppliers of construction products will showcase the latest global, sustainable innovations and solutions for use in all current and planned developments.
GCC Projects Market Improving
**Long-term prospects bright with over $2 trillion of known active projects in the pipeline across the GCC
The GCC projects market had a muted performance in the first half of 2017, but is expected to perform better in the second six months of the year as the region’s economies continue to adjust to lower oil prices.
According to the latest data from MEED Projects, the region’s leading projects tracking and analysis service, just $56bn worth of contracts were awarded in the first six months of 2017 compared with $69bn worth of deals over the same period in 2016.
With the exception of Saudi Arabia, every country in the region experienced lower contract award values year-on-year, with the most marked falls seen in Kuwait (46%) and Bahrain (84%). Even Dubai, which has hitherto been the most robust and active of the GCC projects markets, experienced a slight dip between the two periods.
The prognosis for the second half of 2017 is brighter, however. Based on its tracker’s pipeline of projects under bidding in addition to contracts already awarded in July and August, MEED Projects forecasts a total of $61bn to be let in the second half of this year, a significant improvement on the first six months.
Added to the January-June numbers, the forecast for the year as whole for the GCC is therefore $117bn, roughly equivalent to value of contracts awarded in 2016. On a country level, the UAE, led by the Dubai real estate and transport sectors, remains the largest single market with about $38bn worth of contract awards. It is followed by Saudi Arabia at close second at $36bn, and then Kuwait at $16.8bn.
“Although market performance year to date has been sluggish, there have been signs of a pick-up in activity,” says Ed James, Director of Content & Analysis at MEED Projects. “The award of more than $5bn worth of EPC contracts on the new Duqm refinery in Oman at the beginning of August, plus a raft of new project announcements in Dubai, and the gradual re-emergence of activity in Saudi Arabia have provided a degree of impetus that points to a strengthening market.
“There’s no doubt that the past two years have been tough for the projects supply chain as government spending has slowed,” adds James. “But with construction companies now more efficient, the private sector more active and the number of PPP projects growing by the week, there is cause for optimism.
“Longer term, there is even more reason to be hopeful. Currently, there are over $2 trillion of known active projects in the pipeline across the GCC according to MEED Projects data. The majority of these are infrastructure projects that are essential to the future prosperity of the region, job creation and economic diversification. While inevitably not all will come to fruition, we can be confident that there is still a large amount of work to come regardless of the oil price.”
The GCC projects market had a muted performance in the first half of 2017, but is expected to perform better in the second six months of the year as the region’s economies continue to adjust to lower oil prices.
According to the latest data from MEED Projects, the region’s leading projects tracking and analysis service, just $56bn worth of contracts were awarded in the first six months of 2017 compared with $69bn worth of deals over the same period in 2016.
With the exception of Saudi Arabia, every country in the region experienced lower contract award values year-on-year, with the most marked falls seen in Kuwait (46%) and Bahrain (84%). Even Dubai, which has hitherto been the most robust and active of the GCC projects markets, experienced a slight dip between the two periods.
The prognosis for the second half of 2017 is brighter, however. Based on its tracker’s pipeline of projects under bidding in addition to contracts already awarded in July and August, MEED Projects forecasts a total of $61bn to be let in the second half of this year, a significant improvement on the first six months.
Added to the January-June numbers, the forecast for the year as whole for the GCC is therefore $117bn, roughly equivalent to value of contracts awarded in 2016. On a country level, the UAE, led by the Dubai real estate and transport sectors, remains the largest single market with about $38bn worth of contract awards. It is followed by Saudi Arabia at close second at $36bn, and then Kuwait at $16.8bn.
“Although market performance year to date has been sluggish, there have been signs of a pick-up in activity,” says Ed James, Director of Content & Analysis at MEED Projects. “The award of more than $5bn worth of EPC contracts on the new Duqm refinery in Oman at the beginning of August, plus a raft of new project announcements in Dubai, and the gradual re-emergence of activity in Saudi Arabia have provided a degree of impetus that points to a strengthening market.
“There’s no doubt that the past two years have been tough for the projects supply chain as government spending has slowed,” adds James. “But with construction companies now more efficient, the private sector more active and the number of PPP projects growing by the week, there is cause for optimism.
“Longer term, there is even more reason to be hopeful. Currently, there are over $2 trillion of known active projects in the pipeline across the GCC according to MEED Projects data. The majority of these are infrastructure projects that are essential to the future prosperity of the region, job creation and economic diversification. While inevitably not all will come to fruition, we can be confident that there is still a large amount of work to come regardless of the oil price.”
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Pakistan Invests Heavily In Dubai Projects
Gemini Property Developers, a boutique real estate developer, is set to tap high potential investment from Pakistan as more and more Pakistani investors buy properties in the UAE.
Pakistanis are the third largest non-Arab expatriate group investing in Dubai real estate, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Around 3,372 Pakistani nationals purchased Dh4.4 billion ($1.2 billion) worth of properties in Dubai in 2016 and Dh8 billion in 2015, DLD statistics show.
Gemini Property Developers ran a major marketing campaign in Pakistan at the Abad-Jang Expo 2017 at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad from March 24-26. Pakistani expatriates form the second largest foreign nationality in the UAE with more than 1.2 million overseas Pakistanis contributing in the UAE economy.
“As we are on target to deliver our first project in the first quarter of 2018, we want our Pakistani buyers to benefit from the great location”, Sudhakar R. Rao, Managing Director of Gemini Property Developers, said.
The construction of the Gemini Splendor luxury residential project marks Gemini Group’s foray into the region’s real estate market. The high-end project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2018.
The G+8-story residential building is being built at Sobha Hartland within the Mohammed Bin Rashid City and is in advanced stage of construction. The project with a built-up area of over 320,000 square feet will include 134 residential units comprising spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. Apartment units range from 780 square feet to 3,400 square feet. The community will also have comprehensive retail, shopping and entertainment facilities, along with much needed green spaces.
“Dubai is an attractive place for investment and real estate provides the best investment opportunity,” Sudhakar R. Rao, says. “The layout and design of the Gemini Splendor will make the Pakistani and South Asian families more comfortable and make them feel at home.”
The project is located at the center of Sobha Hartland – a new mixed-use development located between Al Khail Road and Meydan – and is close to the downtown of the future – the massive mixed-use project that has become a major destination. The project will border Meydan One on one side, MBR city – District One on the other and Meydan Grandstand at the backdrop.
“As the surrounding developments take shape, Sobha Hartland will become the most sought after destination for people to live due to its strategic location with strong road and rail connectivity embedded with great lifestyle, self-contained community, leisure and entertainment. It is already surrounded by two highways while two new rail networks are expected to pass by the development,” Sudhakar R. Rao said. “As more and more people begin to settle down, value will appreciate manifold. In addition to the location, our projects will create a new benchmark for quality and amenities. It will create a new signature of quality in real estate development.”
Gemini Splendor is conceptualized by renowned consultants, Aedas which is one of the five largest international architectural firms, while detailed designs were carried out by Dubai Consultants. The project, once completed, will offer excellent views of the Dubai skyline via two expressways as well as nearby Ras Al Khor bird sanctuary.
The project is self-financed by the group as well as funded by banks and the construction of the project is not linked to off-plan sale of the units.
Synonymous with trust and credibility, Gemini Property Developers is building on the strong legacy set by Gemini Group that has 30 years of successful business operations in various fields, including Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services, trading and allied fields for the energy sector. Founded in 1986 by Sudhakar Rao, the group has an established presence in India and Middle East.
Prabhakar Raghavendra, Gemini’s Jt. Managing Director, said the project is being constructed at a time when Dubai’s real estate market is witnessing signs of upturn. “This is a very good time for investment as the lower pricing of properties will widen the margin when sold at a later stage when prices jump ahead of the Dubai Expo 2020. “This causes for optimism as we also have seen a renewed interest among buyers as we construct Gemini Splendor.”
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has already planned a new purple metro line running under the ground at Hartland. Another rail line has been planned to run near the project. Sobha Hartland is the only luxury community development located on the Dubai Water Canal.
Pakistanis are the third largest non-Arab expatriate group investing in Dubai real estate, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Around 3,372 Pakistani nationals purchased Dh4.4 billion ($1.2 billion) worth of properties in Dubai in 2016 and Dh8 billion in 2015, DLD statistics show.
Gemini Property Developers ran a major marketing campaign in Pakistan at the Abad-Jang Expo 2017 at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad from March 24-26. Pakistani expatriates form the second largest foreign nationality in the UAE with more than 1.2 million overseas Pakistanis contributing in the UAE economy.
“As we are on target to deliver our first project in the first quarter of 2018, we want our Pakistani buyers to benefit from the great location”, Sudhakar R. Rao, Managing Director of Gemini Property Developers, said.
The construction of the Gemini Splendor luxury residential project marks Gemini Group’s foray into the region’s real estate market. The high-end project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2018.
The G+8-story residential building is being built at Sobha Hartland within the Mohammed Bin Rashid City and is in advanced stage of construction. The project with a built-up area of over 320,000 square feet will include 134 residential units comprising spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. Apartment units range from 780 square feet to 3,400 square feet. The community will also have comprehensive retail, shopping and entertainment facilities, along with much needed green spaces.
“Dubai is an attractive place for investment and real estate provides the best investment opportunity,” Sudhakar R. Rao, says. “The layout and design of the Gemini Splendor will make the Pakistani and South Asian families more comfortable and make them feel at home.”
The project is located at the center of Sobha Hartland – a new mixed-use development located between Al Khail Road and Meydan – and is close to the downtown of the future – the massive mixed-use project that has become a major destination. The project will border Meydan One on one side, MBR city – District One on the other and Meydan Grandstand at the backdrop.
“As the surrounding developments take shape, Sobha Hartland will become the most sought after destination for people to live due to its strategic location with strong road and rail connectivity embedded with great lifestyle, self-contained community, leisure and entertainment. It is already surrounded by two highways while two new rail networks are expected to pass by the development,” Sudhakar R. Rao said. “As more and more people begin to settle down, value will appreciate manifold. In addition to the location, our projects will create a new benchmark for quality and amenities. It will create a new signature of quality in real estate development.”
Gemini Splendor is conceptualized by renowned consultants, Aedas which is one of the five largest international architectural firms, while detailed designs were carried out by Dubai Consultants. The project, once completed, will offer excellent views of the Dubai skyline via two expressways as well as nearby Ras Al Khor bird sanctuary.
The project is self-financed by the group as well as funded by banks and the construction of the project is not linked to off-plan sale of the units.
Synonymous with trust and credibility, Gemini Property Developers is building on the strong legacy set by Gemini Group that has 30 years of successful business operations in various fields, including Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services, trading and allied fields for the energy sector. Founded in 1986 by Sudhakar Rao, the group has an established presence in India and Middle East.
Prabhakar Raghavendra, Gemini’s Jt. Managing Director, said the project is being constructed at a time when Dubai’s real estate market is witnessing signs of upturn. “This is a very good time for investment as the lower pricing of properties will widen the margin when sold at a later stage when prices jump ahead of the Dubai Expo 2020. “This causes for optimism as we also have seen a renewed interest among buyers as we construct Gemini Splendor.”
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has already planned a new purple metro line running under the ground at Hartland. Another rail line has been planned to run near the project. Sobha Hartland is the only luxury community development located on the Dubai Water Canal.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Riyadh Leads Hotel Develpoment In KSA with 48 New Projects
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s busiest city for hotel construction with 48 hotel projects underway, a new report has revealed.
The 2017 Saudi Arabia Hotel Construction Overview report by TOPHOTELPROJECTS prepared exclusively for The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia, found that the Kingdom’s capital city is preparing to add 48 new properties to its already vast hotel portfolio.
Riyadh leads the hotel boom closely followed by Jeddah. Across the country, the exclusive industry report reveals that 170 hotels and 60,395 rooms are currently in various stages of the construction pipeline.
Hilton is noted as one of the top hotel operators in the country. Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is one of three new hotels the brand will bring to the Kingdom in 2017.
Kamel Ajami, Vice President Operations KSA at Hilton, said: “Our presence in Saudi Arabia goes back over 20 years. We have ambitious plans for expansion with up to 29 hotels in the pipeline and by the end of 2018 I expect to oversee double the number of hotels than I do at present.”
Ajami attributes Hilton’s success in the market to providing guests with “variety” and “smart luxury”. He continued: “Each of our properties has its own distinct features and identity which enables us to meet a variety of customer needs and outperform the market.
“As a company we have invested heavily in digital innovation. Each of our hotels in Saudi Arabia is enabled with digital check in and the ability to choose your preferred room via our Hilton Honors app. This is a feature which has been commonplace in the airline world for some time but that we are pioneering in our own industry. Ultimately we are working towards providing guests with the ability to use their smart phones as their physical room keys which is again an industry first.”
Following the announcement of Saudi Vision 2030, international brands are following Hilton’s example by expanding their footprint across the country. New players including Rocco Forte and Nobu Hospitality are opening properties in the Kingdom for the first time.
Nobu Hotel Riyadh, launching later this year, is already promising a unique experience for travelers to the city. General Manager Simon A. Fricker says the property will be the “first 5-star luxury boutique hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” which will offer “an array of innovative dining opportunities” across its three new eateries, including the world-renowned Nobu restaurant.
Commenting on the chain’s decision to choose Riyadh for its first hotel in the Middle East, Fricker said: “Riyadh is an important city in the Middle East for future business, tourism, leisure and hospitality. The government, according to Saudi Vision 2030, aims to develop all areas in Riyadh as the Kingdom’s capital city, with major developments including the Riyadh Metro and King Abdullah Financial Center. Riyadh is now directed to entertain citizens, tourists and foreign residents to encourage local and foreign investors.”
As Riyadh and the wider Kingdom look set for a busy year of new hotel openings, the 5th edition of The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2017 is taking place in Jeddah on 4-6th April, co-located for the first time with Stone & Surface Saudi Arabia.
Providing the hospitality industry with the ultimate platform to source the materials required to construct a hotel or restaurant in the Kingdom, the events will see 100s of international suppliers descend on Jeddah.
The 2017 Saudi Arabia Hotel Construction Overview report by TOPHOTELPROJECTS prepared exclusively for The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia, found that the Kingdom’s capital city is preparing to add 48 new properties to its already vast hotel portfolio.
Riyadh leads the hotel boom closely followed by Jeddah. Across the country, the exclusive industry report reveals that 170 hotels and 60,395 rooms are currently in various stages of the construction pipeline.
Hilton is noted as one of the top hotel operators in the country. Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is one of three new hotels the brand will bring to the Kingdom in 2017.
Kamel Ajami, Vice President Operations KSA at Hilton, said: “Our presence in Saudi Arabia goes back over 20 years. We have ambitious plans for expansion with up to 29 hotels in the pipeline and by the end of 2018 I expect to oversee double the number of hotels than I do at present.”
Ajami attributes Hilton’s success in the market to providing guests with “variety” and “smart luxury”. He continued: “Each of our properties has its own distinct features and identity which enables us to meet a variety of customer needs and outperform the market.
“As a company we have invested heavily in digital innovation. Each of our hotels in Saudi Arabia is enabled with digital check in and the ability to choose your preferred room via our Hilton Honors app. This is a feature which has been commonplace in the airline world for some time but that we are pioneering in our own industry. Ultimately we are working towards providing guests with the ability to use their smart phones as their physical room keys which is again an industry first.”
Following the announcement of Saudi Vision 2030, international brands are following Hilton’s example by expanding their footprint across the country. New players including Rocco Forte and Nobu Hospitality are opening properties in the Kingdom for the first time.
Nobu Hotel Riyadh, launching later this year, is already promising a unique experience for travelers to the city. General Manager Simon A. Fricker says the property will be the “first 5-star luxury boutique hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” which will offer “an array of innovative dining opportunities” across its three new eateries, including the world-renowned Nobu restaurant.
Commenting on the chain’s decision to choose Riyadh for its first hotel in the Middle East, Fricker said: “Riyadh is an important city in the Middle East for future business, tourism, leisure and hospitality. The government, according to Saudi Vision 2030, aims to develop all areas in Riyadh as the Kingdom’s capital city, with major developments including the Riyadh Metro and King Abdullah Financial Center. Riyadh is now directed to entertain citizens, tourists and foreign residents to encourage local and foreign investors.”
As Riyadh and the wider Kingdom look set for a busy year of new hotel openings, the 5th edition of The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2017 is taking place in Jeddah on 4-6th April, co-located for the first time with Stone & Surface Saudi Arabia.
Providing the hospitality industry with the ultimate platform to source the materials required to construct a hotel or restaurant in the Kingdom, the events will see 100s of international suppliers descend on Jeddah.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Omniyat’s Opus Tower Is One Of The Best
Dubai-based property developer Omniyat’s visually impressive Opus Tower development has been lauded by global design authority Architectural Digest magazine.
The incredible Dame Zaha Hadid-designed development in Dubai was named in the publication’s recent list of ‘9 of the Most Striking Skyscrapers With Holes in’ and was a celebration of buildings that offer “city dwellers bold new forms to admire from the outside, but [that] tenants within can enjoy sources of light that more traditional skyscrapers preclude”.
Located in the heart of Burj Khalifa District, the project is due for completion this year and will be home to the ME Dubai Hotel by Melia Group of Hotels, a leading global hotel chain with over 350 properties and 90,000 rooms in 39 countries on 4 continents.
The Opus Residences, a limited collection of luxury serviced residences at The Opus, will be furnished with furniture and fixtures exclusively hand-picked by Zaha Hadid. Each apartment will be an individually crafted art piece.
The placement of Omniyat’s unique flagship property in the list is testament to the developer’s vision and thought leadership when it comes to iconic, avant-garde building design.
Mahdi Amjad, Executive Chairman and Founder of Omniyat, said: “I am delighted that our forward-thinking approach to property development has been recognized by this prestigious global publication and look forward to more accolades as the project progresses.
“When I established Omniyat in 2005 I was motivated by my desire to develop uncompromising creative signature buildings”, continued Mr Amjad. “I was fortunate enough to have worked with my dear friend and design mentor Dame Zaha Hadid on the creation of our flagship Opus Building in the heart of Dubai and it promises to be a worthy addition to the ever-growing Omniyat portfolio.”
The incredible Dame Zaha Hadid-designed development in Dubai was named in the publication’s recent list of ‘9 of the Most Striking Skyscrapers With Holes in’ and was a celebration of buildings that offer “city dwellers bold new forms to admire from the outside, but [that] tenants within can enjoy sources of light that more traditional skyscrapers preclude”.
Located in the heart of Burj Khalifa District, the project is due for completion this year and will be home to the ME Dubai Hotel by Melia Group of Hotels, a leading global hotel chain with over 350 properties and 90,000 rooms in 39 countries on 4 continents.
The Opus Residences, a limited collection of luxury serviced residences at The Opus, will be furnished with furniture and fixtures exclusively hand-picked by Zaha Hadid. Each apartment will be an individually crafted art piece.
The placement of Omniyat’s unique flagship property in the list is testament to the developer’s vision and thought leadership when it comes to iconic, avant-garde building design.
Mahdi Amjad, Executive Chairman and Founder of Omniyat, said: “I am delighted that our forward-thinking approach to property development has been recognized by this prestigious global publication and look forward to more accolades as the project progresses.
“When I established Omniyat in 2005 I was motivated by my desire to develop uncompromising creative signature buildings”, continued Mr Amjad. “I was fortunate enough to have worked with my dear friend and design mentor Dame Zaha Hadid on the creation of our flagship Opus Building in the heart of Dubai and it promises to be a worthy addition to the ever-growing Omniyat portfolio.”
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Building Work Nears Completion On AED500m First Avenue Project In Dubai’s Motor City
§ Countdown on as mall and hotel in Motor City set to launch in May
§ Mall’s anchor tenants in place, taking up 40% of the leasable area
§ Arabic restaurant chain Reem Al Bawadi among the anchor tenants
§ Fit-out for retail outlets will be finished within four months
§ Project attracts major brands as backers expect strong consumer demand
Building work is almost finished on First Avenue, the new shopping mall and hotel development in Motor City. The project’s backers say construction work for the mall is on track for completion by the end of this month, with fit-out for the retail units set to take another four months. The mall is expected to open in May, along with the adjoining hotel.
First Avenue’s anchor tenants are in place, taking up 40% of the mall’s leasable area. Carrefour, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, will take up 11% of the leasable area. Prime Medical Centre, a leading provider of clinical, diagnostic and medical tourism services, will absorb 9% of the leasable area. Fun Block, part of Fun City by Landmark Group, will introduce a new generation of children’s entertainment space, occupying 9% of the leasable area. Reem Al Bawadi, a famous Arabic food and beverage chain, will take up 6% of the leasable space. ACE Hardware, the world’s largest hardware retail cooperative selling products to fix homes and businesses, will have 5% of the leasable area.
First Avenue, which is owned and operated by Saudi Arabia’s Al Tawfeeq for Development and Investment (ATDI), will meet rapidly scaling consumer and business demand in Motor City as Dubai’s tourism sector and the local population grow.
“We are delighted that First Avenue mall is on schedule for a ‘soft opening’ in May,” said Dr Ramy Moussly, ATDI General Manager. “The project will be a landmark development in Motor City, strategically located to serve local demand in a growing area with a young demographic, and positioned to help meet rising business and leisure tourism numbers in Dubai. First Avenue is part of Dubai’s newest suburban quarter. Among the signs that the area is popular is the planned move by media group MBC of a major part of its production to Dubai Studio City which is less than one kilometer from the mall and hotel. As Dubai’s development moves southwards, we are well sited to serve a growing and discerning market.”
First Avenue, based at the edge of the Dubai Autodrome, will have 70 high-street retailers and 15 casual dining restaurants. The adjoining four-star 150-room hotel, which can be accessed directly from the mall, will be operated by Park Inn by Radisson, with an all-day restaurant, lobby, meetings and events spaces, gym, spa and swimming pool. The hotel overlooks the race track at Dubai Autodrome.
First Avenue’s backers want the mall to be an all-week-round social and retail hub in the Union Properties-developed Motor City, with a distinct automotive and lifestyle theme. The two-storey development stretches across 500,000sqft. with an underground car park offering 400 spaces.
Motor City is a rapidly growing area in Dubai, close to Studio City, Sports City and Arabian Ranches, and a short drive from Maktoum International Airport and the Expo 2020 site.
§ Mall’s anchor tenants in place, taking up 40% of the leasable area
§ Arabic restaurant chain Reem Al Bawadi among the anchor tenants
§ Fit-out for retail outlets will be finished within four months
§ Project attracts major brands as backers expect strong consumer demand
Building work is almost finished on First Avenue, the new shopping mall and hotel development in Motor City. The project’s backers say construction work for the mall is on track for completion by the end of this month, with fit-out for the retail units set to take another four months. The mall is expected to open in May, along with the adjoining hotel.
First Avenue’s anchor tenants are in place, taking up 40% of the mall’s leasable area. Carrefour, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, will take up 11% of the leasable area. Prime Medical Centre, a leading provider of clinical, diagnostic and medical tourism services, will absorb 9% of the leasable area. Fun Block, part of Fun City by Landmark Group, will introduce a new generation of children’s entertainment space, occupying 9% of the leasable area. Reem Al Bawadi, a famous Arabic food and beverage chain, will take up 6% of the leasable space. ACE Hardware, the world’s largest hardware retail cooperative selling products to fix homes and businesses, will have 5% of the leasable area.
First Avenue, which is owned and operated by Saudi Arabia’s Al Tawfeeq for Development and Investment (ATDI), will meet rapidly scaling consumer and business demand in Motor City as Dubai’s tourism sector and the local population grow.
“We are delighted that First Avenue mall is on schedule for a ‘soft opening’ in May,” said Dr Ramy Moussly, ATDI General Manager. “The project will be a landmark development in Motor City, strategically located to serve local demand in a growing area with a young demographic, and positioned to help meet rising business and leisure tourism numbers in Dubai. First Avenue is part of Dubai’s newest suburban quarter. Among the signs that the area is popular is the planned move by media group MBC of a major part of its production to Dubai Studio City which is less than one kilometer from the mall and hotel. As Dubai’s development moves southwards, we are well sited to serve a growing and discerning market.”
First Avenue, based at the edge of the Dubai Autodrome, will have 70 high-street retailers and 15 casual dining restaurants. The adjoining four-star 150-room hotel, which can be accessed directly from the mall, will be operated by Park Inn by Radisson, with an all-day restaurant, lobby, meetings and events spaces, gym, spa and swimming pool. The hotel overlooks the race track at Dubai Autodrome.
First Avenue’s backers want the mall to be an all-week-round social and retail hub in the Union Properties-developed Motor City, with a distinct automotive and lifestyle theme. The two-storey development stretches across 500,000sqft. with an underground car park offering 400 spaces.
Motor City is a rapidly growing area in Dubai, close to Studio City, Sports City and Arabian Ranches, and a short drive from Maktoum International Airport and the Expo 2020 site.
Friday, February 10, 2017
Dubai Properties’ Iconic Tower Development 1/JBR On Track For Q4 2019 Completion
Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager, has announced that Dubai Construction Company (DCC) has been awarded the contract for the exclusive luxury sea-front tower - 1/JBR. Work is now steadily advancing and on track for a Q4 2019 completion. Located at the entrance to Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), one of the most exclusive lifestyle destinations in the Emirate, 1/JBR will epitomize unparalleled luxury and indulgent beach side living.
Abdulla Bin Lahej, Group CEO, Dubai Properties said: “1/JBR is an exemplary development that reinforces DP’s position as a creator of master-planned destinations and it is set to redefine the definition of luxury sea-front living in Dubai. This is exemplified by the extremely positive investor sentiment in the entire JBR area, with Dh2.893 billion worth of real estate transactions recorded in just 6 months of 2016. Our luxury portfolio of destinations is strategically developed to reinforce Dubai’s position as the capital of luxury on a global scale and we have carefully chosen our project partners for this development in order to ensure only the highest quality and specifications for the building works, as well as a timely project delivery.”
DCC, a Dubai-based construction company with more than 50 years of experience in the region specializing in building residential, commercial, mixed-use building, hospitality and leisure complexes, sees the 1/JBR project as an opportunity to bring to life a future icon on Dubai’s skyline.
A spokesperson from DCC commented, “By using only the most innovative techniques, we are able to bring to life the most iconic designs with the highest quality of detail and finish. This approach has allowed us to deliver many memorable and groundbreaking landmark buildings in the UAE and across the region. We are delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of such a landmark project as 1/JBR and our reputation, talented team and decades of expertise will complement DP’s vision for this unique tower development.”
JBR is the most sought-after lifestyle destination among residents and tourists and is globally recognized as a leading mixed-use destination, welcoming over 12 million tourists annually. 1/JBR will be gracing the JBR skyline and offer the bespoke 5-star luxury amenities Dubai is known for.
The 46-story tower, with its panoramic views of the Dubai Eye and Palm Jumeirah, offers amazing living on a new scale as the JBR’s future luxury icon with indulgence infused into every detail. Each of the 161 large units, which range from two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and five-bedroom penthouses, will have high-end finishings and fixtures from floor to ceiling windows. Each apartment comes with two privately appointed parking spaces as well as private elevators for the penthouse apartments. The building façade perfectly complements the ‘A’ grade interior with unique and animated lighting making its mark on the surrounding lifestyle boulevard – The Walk.
Abdulla Bin Lahej, Group CEO, Dubai Properties said: “1/JBR is an exemplary development that reinforces DP’s position as a creator of master-planned destinations and it is set to redefine the definition of luxury sea-front living in Dubai. This is exemplified by the extremely positive investor sentiment in the entire JBR area, with Dh2.893 billion worth of real estate transactions recorded in just 6 months of 2016. Our luxury portfolio of destinations is strategically developed to reinforce Dubai’s position as the capital of luxury on a global scale and we have carefully chosen our project partners for this development in order to ensure only the highest quality and specifications for the building works, as well as a timely project delivery.”
DCC, a Dubai-based construction company with more than 50 years of experience in the region specializing in building residential, commercial, mixed-use building, hospitality and leisure complexes, sees the 1/JBR project as an opportunity to bring to life a future icon on Dubai’s skyline.
A spokesperson from DCC commented, “By using only the most innovative techniques, we are able to bring to life the most iconic designs with the highest quality of detail and finish. This approach has allowed us to deliver many memorable and groundbreaking landmark buildings in the UAE and across the region. We are delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of such a landmark project as 1/JBR and our reputation, talented team and decades of expertise will complement DP’s vision for this unique tower development.”
JBR is the most sought-after lifestyle destination among residents and tourists and is globally recognized as a leading mixed-use destination, welcoming over 12 million tourists annually. 1/JBR will be gracing the JBR skyline and offer the bespoke 5-star luxury amenities Dubai is known for.
The 46-story tower, with its panoramic views of the Dubai Eye and Palm Jumeirah, offers amazing living on a new scale as the JBR’s future luxury icon with indulgence infused into every detail. Each of the 161 large units, which range from two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and five-bedroom penthouses, will have high-end finishings and fixtures from floor to ceiling windows. Each apartment comes with two privately appointed parking spaces as well as private elevators for the penthouse apartments. The building façade perfectly complements the ‘A’ grade interior with unique and animated lighting making its mark on the surrounding lifestyle boulevard – The Walk.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Cayan Group Closes 2016 As ‘Year Of Excellence’ With Ongoing Projects Valued At SAR 5.5 Billion
++Saudi-based property developer and real estate investment group to surge ahead with strategic objectives and plans for 2017
Cayan Group, the leading property developer in the Middle East, has achieved its strategic business objectives and surpassed some of the tactical objectives for the year 2016, making it yet another excellent year for the group. The group has announced SAR 5.5 billion worth of ongoing projects in 2016.
Throughout 2016, Cayan Group surged ahead with planned projects and made steady progress in both construction and sales. In Riyadh, the CMC Tower’s enabling and structural packages were completed ahead of schedule in May within three and six months respectively. In addition, the group successfully launched Samaya project, a high-end mixed-use development located in a very primary area in Riyadh and the project is currently in the midst of the enabling stage.
In Dubai, the group launched the Cayan Arjaan Hotel Apartments in November at a press conference, during which it revealed that the residential tower of the Cayan Cantara project would also be managed and operated by renowned hospitality brand Rotana under their ‘Residences’ badge. Sales of units in both the Samaya project in Riyadh and Cayan Cantara in Dubai have been remarkable with each averaging 50% sold, which leaves a positive outlook for 2017.
Throughout the course of the year, Cayan Group was honored with numerous industry accolades and awards. The group was honored by Forbes Middle East as one of the ‘Top Real Estate Companies in The Arab World’ and as one of the ‘Top 50 GCC Developers in 2016’ by Construction Week magazine. Cayan Group was also bestowed the top spot in the 2015-2016 Arabian Property Awards in the ‘Office Development’ and ‘Mixed-use Development’ categories for the CMC Tower and Cayan Cantara respectively. Other accolades include the “Most Innovative Leading Property Developing Brand, KSA” by Global Brands Magazine Awards 2016. In addition, Cayan Group received “The Majestic Falcon Award for Quality & Excellence” by Otherways Management & Consulting.
“The general fluctuation in economic conditions in the Gulf region, and in particular in Saudi Arabia, has thrown some challenges our way too but these have not had a lasting or deep effect on our plans. Challenges are neither a phenomenon or a permanent setback; they can be rectified through planning and preparation,” noted Ahmed Alhatti, Chairman & President of Cayan Group. “However, the one area where we have experienced some difficulty in 2016 is in recruitment as attracting qualified personnel remains a challenge in the Kingdom,” surmised Alhatti.
“A source of inspiration for us all has been Saudi’s Vision 2030. The government’s plans have provided a road map to guide our decisions and directions. One of these is the development of local talent which we will pursue vigorously in 2017. This is true for most of the countries in the GCC that are following economic diversification and local talent-pool development plans—it is a great time to make an impact and a difference,” said Alhatti.
To address this concern, Cayan Group is formulating a new strategy to retain, attract, and train the best workers in 2017 by investing in employee skill development, creating alliances with relevant institutions, and offering internships to recent graduates.
Complementing the strategy on staffing, Cayan Group also intends to focus on developing new methods to improve customer care and to show loyalty and exceptional service for existing and potential clients alike. Cayan Homes, through it’s unique range of innovative, holistic real estate services, will continue to provide customers with the best brokerage services, as well as protecting their interests by giving them exclusive opportunities with preferential rates for the upcoming Cayan Group projects.
An area of strategic expansion in 2016 was Cayan Group’s foray into the GCC’s hospitality sector though Cayan Hospitality, and the development of projects such as Cayan Cantara. “The hospitality sector is brimming with opportunities. It would be a shame not to be involved as we have a lot to offer when it comes to developing high-quality, high-end, and fascinating projects. We envision being a point of interest for the tourists whether they stay in a Cayan-branded hotel, or visit any Cayan-branded building,’’ commented Alhatti. “The Group will continue to seek opportunities in this sector in 2017.”
Much like in 2016, the main focus for Cayan Group for 2017 remains its core business which is the development of iconic and awe-inspiring real estate. With three mega projects in the pipeline, Cayan Group continues to lead the way as the master-developer of choice in the Arab world as well as penetrating new market opportunities on an international scale.
“As 2016 draws to a close, we have a strong pipeline of projects that are custom-made to meet the needs of the real estate investors in the region and that stand out due to their individuality and exceptional quality. We are proud of what we have achieved and we are unified in our vision to extend these values to all our businesses. The success of our business is very much a team effort and together we will continue to play an important role in setting the pace of real estate development in the region to match market needs,” said Alhatti.
Cayan Group, the leading property developer in the Middle East, has achieved its strategic business objectives and surpassed some of the tactical objectives for the year 2016, making it yet another excellent year for the group. The group has announced SAR 5.5 billion worth of ongoing projects in 2016.
Throughout 2016, Cayan Group surged ahead with planned projects and made steady progress in both construction and sales. In Riyadh, the CMC Tower’s enabling and structural packages were completed ahead of schedule in May within three and six months respectively. In addition, the group successfully launched Samaya project, a high-end mixed-use development located in a very primary area in Riyadh and the project is currently in the midst of the enabling stage.
In Dubai, the group launched the Cayan Arjaan Hotel Apartments in November at a press conference, during which it revealed that the residential tower of the Cayan Cantara project would also be managed and operated by renowned hospitality brand Rotana under their ‘Residences’ badge. Sales of units in both the Samaya project in Riyadh and Cayan Cantara in Dubai have been remarkable with each averaging 50% sold, which leaves a positive outlook for 2017.
Throughout the course of the year, Cayan Group was honored with numerous industry accolades and awards. The group was honored by Forbes Middle East as one of the ‘Top Real Estate Companies in The Arab World’ and as one of the ‘Top 50 GCC Developers in 2016’ by Construction Week magazine. Cayan Group was also bestowed the top spot in the 2015-2016 Arabian Property Awards in the ‘Office Development’ and ‘Mixed-use Development’ categories for the CMC Tower and Cayan Cantara respectively. Other accolades include the “Most Innovative Leading Property Developing Brand, KSA” by Global Brands Magazine Awards 2016. In addition, Cayan Group received “The Majestic Falcon Award for Quality & Excellence” by Otherways Management & Consulting.
“The general fluctuation in economic conditions in the Gulf region, and in particular in Saudi Arabia, has thrown some challenges our way too but these have not had a lasting or deep effect on our plans. Challenges are neither a phenomenon or a permanent setback; they can be rectified through planning and preparation,” noted Ahmed Alhatti, Chairman & President of Cayan Group. “However, the one area where we have experienced some difficulty in 2016 is in recruitment as attracting qualified personnel remains a challenge in the Kingdom,” surmised Alhatti.
“A source of inspiration for us all has been Saudi’s Vision 2030. The government’s plans have provided a road map to guide our decisions and directions. One of these is the development of local talent which we will pursue vigorously in 2017. This is true for most of the countries in the GCC that are following economic diversification and local talent-pool development plans—it is a great time to make an impact and a difference,” said Alhatti.
To address this concern, Cayan Group is formulating a new strategy to retain, attract, and train the best workers in 2017 by investing in employee skill development, creating alliances with relevant institutions, and offering internships to recent graduates.
Complementing the strategy on staffing, Cayan Group also intends to focus on developing new methods to improve customer care and to show loyalty and exceptional service for existing and potential clients alike. Cayan Homes, through it’s unique range of innovative, holistic real estate services, will continue to provide customers with the best brokerage services, as well as protecting their interests by giving them exclusive opportunities with preferential rates for the upcoming Cayan Group projects.
An area of strategic expansion in 2016 was Cayan Group’s foray into the GCC’s hospitality sector though Cayan Hospitality, and the development of projects such as Cayan Cantara. “The hospitality sector is brimming with opportunities. It would be a shame not to be involved as we have a lot to offer when it comes to developing high-quality, high-end, and fascinating projects. We envision being a point of interest for the tourists whether they stay in a Cayan-branded hotel, or visit any Cayan-branded building,’’ commented Alhatti. “The Group will continue to seek opportunities in this sector in 2017.”
Much like in 2016, the main focus for Cayan Group for 2017 remains its core business which is the development of iconic and awe-inspiring real estate. With three mega projects in the pipeline, Cayan Group continues to lead the way as the master-developer of choice in the Arab world as well as penetrating new market opportunities on an international scale.
“As 2016 draws to a close, we have a strong pipeline of projects that are custom-made to meet the needs of the real estate investors in the region and that stand out due to their individuality and exceptional quality. We are proud of what we have achieved and we are unified in our vision to extend these values to all our businesses. The success of our business is very much a team effort and together we will continue to play an important role in setting the pace of real estate development in the region to match market needs,” said Alhatti.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
New AED 300 Million Project In Abu Dhabi - My City Centre Masdar
+Convenience-focused neighborhood retail concept tailored to the daily shopping needs of world’s ‘most sustainable’ low carbon city
+My City Centre Masdar will feature 60 retail outlets including a Carrefour Hypermarket and a City Centre Clinic across more than 18,000 sqm of gross leasable area (GLA)
+Easily accessible new mall will serve an estimated population of more than 75,000 residents and professionals
Set to open by the end of 2018, My City Centre Masdar will deliver a convenient, neighborhood retail experience which meets the daily shopping needs of more than 75,000 estimated consumers in surrounding areas. It will include 60 outlets across 18,000 sqm of gross leasable area (GLA), including a Magic Planet family entertainment center, a 5,760 sqm Carrefour Hypermarket, a City Centre Clinic to provide community-focused healthcare services, and convenient dining options for both residents and professionals within Masdar City.
Today around 2,000 people work at Masdar City and its residential population is expected to exceed 3,500 people within the next two to three years. Around 35% of the City’s planned built-up area will be completed over the next five years and nearly 30% has already been committed to, including private homes, schools, hotels and additional office space. Up to 40,000 residents and 50,000 workers and students will be based at Masdar City by 2030.
The one-level mall, to be constructed using Majid Al Futtaim’s international sustainability standards, will have shaded parking for 430 vehicles on its rooftop through the use of photovoltaic panels, with My City Centre Masdar’s energy and water consumption targeted to be 40% lower than comparable buildings, in line with Masdar City’s eco-friendly strategy. The mall will aim to achieve an Estidama 3 Pearl rating, which is the equivalent of LEED gold building status for sustainability.
Located next to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Masdar City is the flagship sustainable urban development of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. A ‘greenprint’ for the future development of our cities, Masdar City applies real-world solutions in clean energy supply, water and energy efficiency, and the reduction of waste.
Ease of accessibility is vitally important for My City Centre Masdar, which will be served by integrated transport links, including an Abu Dhabi Metro line running along the main boulevard with a station situated next to the mall, within easy walking distance.
Masdar City is an innovation ecosystem, connecting education with research & development and business with investment opportunities. The City is home to the first clean-tech cluster in the Middle East to be integrated with a world-class research institute, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.
Majid Al Futtaim continues its expansion and enters Abu Dhabi’s shopping mall landscape, as part of the company’s strategy to increase its total investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by AED 30 billion by 2026, taking its total investment in the country to AED 48 billion. In addition to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, the company is currently building new malls in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, while redeveloping and expanding a number of its 20 existing retail and leisure destinations.
+My City Centre Masdar will feature 60 retail outlets including a Carrefour Hypermarket and a City Centre Clinic across more than 18,000 sqm of gross leasable area (GLA)
+Easily accessible new mall will serve an estimated population of more than 75,000 residents and professionals
Set to open by the end of 2018, My City Centre Masdar will deliver a convenient, neighborhood retail experience which meets the daily shopping needs of more than 75,000 estimated consumers in surrounding areas. It will include 60 outlets across 18,000 sqm of gross leasable area (GLA), including a Magic Planet family entertainment center, a 5,760 sqm Carrefour Hypermarket, a City Centre Clinic to provide community-focused healthcare services, and convenient dining options for both residents and professionals within Masdar City.
Today around 2,000 people work at Masdar City and its residential population is expected to exceed 3,500 people within the next two to three years. Around 35% of the City’s planned built-up area will be completed over the next five years and nearly 30% has already been committed to, including private homes, schools, hotels and additional office space. Up to 40,000 residents and 50,000 workers and students will be based at Masdar City by 2030.
The one-level mall, to be constructed using Majid Al Futtaim’s international sustainability standards, will have shaded parking for 430 vehicles on its rooftop through the use of photovoltaic panels, with My City Centre Masdar’s energy and water consumption targeted to be 40% lower than comparable buildings, in line with Masdar City’s eco-friendly strategy. The mall will aim to achieve an Estidama 3 Pearl rating, which is the equivalent of LEED gold building status for sustainability.
Located next to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Masdar City is the flagship sustainable urban development of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. A ‘greenprint’ for the future development of our cities, Masdar City applies real-world solutions in clean energy supply, water and energy efficiency, and the reduction of waste.
Ease of accessibility is vitally important for My City Centre Masdar, which will be served by integrated transport links, including an Abu Dhabi Metro line running along the main boulevard with a station situated next to the mall, within easy walking distance.
Masdar City is an innovation ecosystem, connecting education with research & development and business with investment opportunities. The City is home to the first clean-tech cluster in the Middle East to be integrated with a world-class research institute, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.
Majid Al Futtaim continues its expansion and enters Abu Dhabi’s shopping mall landscape, as part of the company’s strategy to increase its total investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by AED 30 billion by 2026, taking its total investment in the country to AED 48 billion. In addition to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, the company is currently building new malls in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, while redeveloping and expanding a number of its 20 existing retail and leisure destinations.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Schon's Massive New Dh3.2Billion Mega Project
>The development of 2,700 hotel apartments at a single-site development near Dubai South – home to the 140-square kilometer future city that hosts Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo 2020 site
>With a development value exceeding Dh3.2 billion, this is the largest single-site hotel apartment project in the Middle East and North Africa region
>Investors are guaranteed a 12 percent average annual return – the highest for property investors
Schon Properties, recipient of the Top Private Developer award for 2016 by Forbes Middle East, announces the development of iSuites – a massive Dh3.2 billion (US$870 million) home-grown hospitality portfolio that will see the development of 2,700 hotel apartments at a single site within Dubai Investment Park – close to the World Expo 2020 site.
The entire complex includes 21 mid-rise buildings – each having 9 floors including two basement floors – and will be delivered by 2020, just before the historic Expo 2020 begins in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The branded hotel apartments will be managed by international hotel operators to offer greater comfort to visitors. Part of the iSuites inventories will be offered to investors that guarantees a high return on investment.
Sales of the iSuites are currently on as investors and buyers could now purchase a hotel suite or a service apartment that will be managed by international branded chain hotel operators and offer buyers a higher income of 12-15 percent.
“We are launching iSuites – a home-grown urban hospitality concept from the UAE targeting millennials as the country moves forward to realize the government’s Vision 2020,” Noorul Asif, Chief Operating Officer of Schon Properties, says.
“Dubai, which has 100,000 hotel rooms and hotel apartments, will need 40,000 new hotel rooms and hotel apartments within less than 46 months, as the clock is ticking for Expo 2020 – the largest exposition to take place in the history of the Middle East – that the city of Dubai will proudly host.
“In order to help align with the Dubai Government’s Vision 2020, Schon Properties has stepped up its efforts to support the government’s tourism vision that will prepare the city to host 20 million hotel guests per year by 2020 and support the 25 million visitor traffic to the Expo 2020 site.
“iSuites is our own development plan that further strengthens the Government of Dubai’s vision. We have gathered all our resources to realign our development game plan to ensure the timely delivery of the project that will be connected to the Expo 2020 site with the new metro line.
“So, visitors to Dubai could check into iSuites within ten minutes of arriving at the Al Maktoum International Airport, as the project is located just two stations from the world’s largest greenfield airport development project within Dubai South.”
iSuites – a lucrative investment product – will help contribute to the economic growth of the UAE and help realize the country’s vision 2020 and 2030. Schon Properties, which will retain a third of the 2,700 units in iSuites, will offer a limited number of units to the public to purchase and benefit from a higher return on investment.
iSuites envisages smart modern living of functional and futuristic facilities. The full-serviced hotel apartments are targeting millennials interested in urban lifestyle hotel stays, small families coming to Dubai on a short- term corporate assignment or a pure family vacation.
“Our study shows that an investor could get an average net income yield of 12 percent return on investment from our latest offering – iSuites – that will help investors make more money with less pain,” Noorul Asif says.
“The yield is backed by strong numbers of tourists coming in the proximity of the iSuites site which will lead to strong occupancy levels and high average daily rates (ADR’s). The movement of 160 million passengers through Al Maktoum International Airport, 25 million tourists to the EXPO 2020 site and 5 million annual tourists at Dubai Parks and Resorts – are the three mega demand drivers for iSuites. All these projects are what most of us in Dubai are banking on, and with our location next to them, we are very confident in the long-term prospect of the venture.
“Dubai’s hospitality market is segregated and spread throughout the city, but there are niche tourism hot spots which are expecting massive gains in the next 3 years. Jumeirah Village, Business Bay, and Dubai Marina and other master communities are not niche hot spots as they are far from the main attractions. Dubai Investment Park, being located directly next to EXPO 2020 is a major niche tourism hot spot and will give high returns to investors.
“In all probability, the annual income yield could exceed 15 percent, in which case, the investor could get back the entire value of the investment in less than seven years. Our views on this are clear by retaining over one-third of the development going forward. On top of this, I expect 50 percent capital appreciation on the asset over the next three years, due to the site’s prospects.”
iSuites strategic location being next to the world’s largest airport – Al Maktoum International Airport – assures high occupancy rates and secure income for investors. The iSuites features over 52 restaurants and cafes boasting outdoor areas overlooking the Crystal Lagoon as part of a master-planned development. iSuites includes a 125,000 square foot retail promenade called the Laguna Centrale Mall. This includes urban themed cafes dedicated for entrepreneurs, kids play areas and nanny services available for all guests. Bank, retail, spas, supermarkets, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, and shopping are available at the Laguna Centrale Mall to give full service to all guests for the hotel development.
“iSuites is the commencement of Schon’s restructuring plan and change of development direction, fully focusing on hospitality ventures going forward. The future of Dubai is hospitality, and with HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid’s vision for 20 million tourists, the city has a bright future with unparalleled infrastructure and the best tourist attractions in the world. We offer everything form ski slopes, to the dessert, to culture, to arts, to beaches, to year round sunshine, all with 100 percent security, hence, we believe tourism is the best investment in Dubai.”
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the emirate’s tourism industry regulator, said, Investment in Dubai’s hotel industry is expected to pick up in the next four years with additional 40,000 serviced hotel rooms and hotel apartments to be added to the existing inventory of 100,000 – to serve the anticipated 20 million hotel annual guests by 2020, in addition to the 25 million visiting the World Expo 2020.
>With a development value exceeding Dh3.2 billion, this is the largest single-site hotel apartment project in the Middle East and North Africa region
>Investors are guaranteed a 12 percent average annual return – the highest for property investors
Schon Properties, recipient of the Top Private Developer award for 2016 by Forbes Middle East, announces the development of iSuites – a massive Dh3.2 billion (US$870 million) home-grown hospitality portfolio that will see the development of 2,700 hotel apartments at a single site within Dubai Investment Park – close to the World Expo 2020 site.
The entire complex includes 21 mid-rise buildings – each having 9 floors including two basement floors – and will be delivered by 2020, just before the historic Expo 2020 begins in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The branded hotel apartments will be managed by international hotel operators to offer greater comfort to visitors. Part of the iSuites inventories will be offered to investors that guarantees a high return on investment.
Sales of the iSuites are currently on as investors and buyers could now purchase a hotel suite or a service apartment that will be managed by international branded chain hotel operators and offer buyers a higher income of 12-15 percent.
“We are launching iSuites – a home-grown urban hospitality concept from the UAE targeting millennials as the country moves forward to realize the government’s Vision 2020,” Noorul Asif, Chief Operating Officer of Schon Properties, says.
“Dubai, which has 100,000 hotel rooms and hotel apartments, will need 40,000 new hotel rooms and hotel apartments within less than 46 months, as the clock is ticking for Expo 2020 – the largest exposition to take place in the history of the Middle East – that the city of Dubai will proudly host.
“In order to help align with the Dubai Government’s Vision 2020, Schon Properties has stepped up its efforts to support the government’s tourism vision that will prepare the city to host 20 million hotel guests per year by 2020 and support the 25 million visitor traffic to the Expo 2020 site.
“iSuites is our own development plan that further strengthens the Government of Dubai’s vision. We have gathered all our resources to realign our development game plan to ensure the timely delivery of the project that will be connected to the Expo 2020 site with the new metro line.
“So, visitors to Dubai could check into iSuites within ten minutes of arriving at the Al Maktoum International Airport, as the project is located just two stations from the world’s largest greenfield airport development project within Dubai South.”
iSuites – a lucrative investment product – will help contribute to the economic growth of the UAE and help realize the country’s vision 2020 and 2030. Schon Properties, which will retain a third of the 2,700 units in iSuites, will offer a limited number of units to the public to purchase and benefit from a higher return on investment.
iSuites envisages smart modern living of functional and futuristic facilities. The full-serviced hotel apartments are targeting millennials interested in urban lifestyle hotel stays, small families coming to Dubai on a short- term corporate assignment or a pure family vacation.
“Our study shows that an investor could get an average net income yield of 12 percent return on investment from our latest offering – iSuites – that will help investors make more money with less pain,” Noorul Asif says.
“The yield is backed by strong numbers of tourists coming in the proximity of the iSuites site which will lead to strong occupancy levels and high average daily rates (ADR’s). The movement of 160 million passengers through Al Maktoum International Airport, 25 million tourists to the EXPO 2020 site and 5 million annual tourists at Dubai Parks and Resorts – are the three mega demand drivers for iSuites. All these projects are what most of us in Dubai are banking on, and with our location next to them, we are very confident in the long-term prospect of the venture.
“Dubai’s hospitality market is segregated and spread throughout the city, but there are niche tourism hot spots which are expecting massive gains in the next 3 years. Jumeirah Village, Business Bay, and Dubai Marina and other master communities are not niche hot spots as they are far from the main attractions. Dubai Investment Park, being located directly next to EXPO 2020 is a major niche tourism hot spot and will give high returns to investors.
“In all probability, the annual income yield could exceed 15 percent, in which case, the investor could get back the entire value of the investment in less than seven years. Our views on this are clear by retaining over one-third of the development going forward. On top of this, I expect 50 percent capital appreciation on the asset over the next three years, due to the site’s prospects.”
iSuites strategic location being next to the world’s largest airport – Al Maktoum International Airport – assures high occupancy rates and secure income for investors. The iSuites features over 52 restaurants and cafes boasting outdoor areas overlooking the Crystal Lagoon as part of a master-planned development. iSuites includes a 125,000 square foot retail promenade called the Laguna Centrale Mall. This includes urban themed cafes dedicated for entrepreneurs, kids play areas and nanny services available for all guests. Bank, retail, spas, supermarkets, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, and shopping are available at the Laguna Centrale Mall to give full service to all guests for the hotel development.
“iSuites is the commencement of Schon’s restructuring plan and change of development direction, fully focusing on hospitality ventures going forward. The future of Dubai is hospitality, and with HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid’s vision for 20 million tourists, the city has a bright future with unparalleled infrastructure and the best tourist attractions in the world. We offer everything form ski slopes, to the dessert, to culture, to arts, to beaches, to year round sunshine, all with 100 percent security, hence, we believe tourism is the best investment in Dubai.”
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the emirate’s tourism industry regulator, said, Investment in Dubai’s hotel industry is expected to pick up in the next four years with additional 40,000 serviced hotel rooms and hotel apartments to be added to the existing inventory of 100,000 – to serve the anticipated 20 million hotel annual guests by 2020, in addition to the 25 million visiting the World Expo 2020.
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