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Emaar shrugs off debt as it faces new fines

Emaar shrugs off debt as it faces new fines

Emaar seems to be constantly in the news these days, what with its third quarter report and the threat of an Indian fine. Kipp takes a closer look at the latest developments affecting the property developer

October 29, 2010 8:28
 
Dubai’s top tourist attractions

Dubai’s top tourist attractions

The latest stats from Dubai International Airport suggest a big leap in tourist numbers. And, say what you like about Dubai, you can’t deny it has some spectacular sights.

October 21, 2010 5:27
 
Dubai Mall vs. Deira City Centre

Dubai Mall vs. Deira City Centre

When Kipp puts Dubai’s oldest shopping mall up against the city’s biggest and brashest, which will win out? It’s a conflict between nostalgic practicality and glitzy variety.

October 5, 2010 3:35
 

Burj Khalifa repossessions may begin early

Emaar Properties is set to begin repossessing apartments in the world’s tallest tower before keys are even handed over.

May 16, 2010 1:00
 
Are UAE banks broke?

Are UAE banks broke?

Despite government bailouts, tight liquidity persists throughout the Emirates.

May 7, 2010 10:18
 

Emaar to build Armani Hotel in Milan

Dubai developer plans second venture with Italian fashion designer following the opening of a 160-room hotel in the Burj Khalifa.

April 27, 2010 4:36
 

Emaar records Q1 net operating profit of $207 million

First quarter revenue is AED2,886 million ($786 million); Hospitality and shopping mall subsidiaries contribute significantly to revenues.

April 22, 2010 2:10
 
Burj Khalifa press coverage valued at $7 million

Burj Khalifa press coverage valued at $7 million

A video released by the developer’s PR firm reveals the value of two months’ free coverage in print publications alone. But is all publicity good publicity?

April 7, 2010 11:52
 

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa reopens to public

Observation deck at the world’s tallest building now open after two-month maintenance work.

April 4, 2010 5:57
 
The Burj Khalifa is open – but only for ‘VIPs’

The Burj Khalifa is open – but only for ‘VIPs’

The observation deck at the world’s tallest tower remains closed to the public. But it’s very much open for ‘public’ relations stunts.

March 8, 2010 8:24
 

Giorgio Armani anxious about Burj hotel design

The fashion designer is worried that his first hotel project, set to open in Dubai later this month, may look “old”.

March 1, 2010 5:11
 
A mere wobble, or are the cracks showing?

A mere wobble, or are the cracks showing?

Leaking aquariums, faulty elevators, closed observation decks… Are the problems at Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa normal, or a sign of something more serious?

February 27, 2010 11:09
 

Burj Khalifa to reopen this week

Observation deck at world’s tallest building to reopen after sudden closure.

February 15, 2010 7:31
 

Burj Khalifa closes its doors to the public

Power supply problems force closure of observation deck on 124th floor of world’s tallest building.

February 7, 2010 7:26
 
February 4

February 4

UK firms owed $2bn in Dubai; ‘Lost’ in Tehran; NY Uni draws up UAE rights charter; Women as leaders, not stereotypes; When ‘BFF’ go to court; Dubai ‘makes Florida look prudent’; How to suck at Facebook.

February 5, 2010 2:09