Emirates Mega Projects

New UAE Mega Projects Blog For You!

uaepro — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:42:01 +0000

I have created a new blog called UAE Mega Projects that covers all the incredible Mega Projects of:

> Dubai

> Abu Dhabi

> Sharjah

> Ajman

> Ras Al Khaimah

> Fujairah

> Umm Al Quwain

...in addition, the blog also covers the Mega Projects of:

> Bahrain

> Qatar

> Oman

> Kuwait

> Saudi Arabia

> Lebanon

> Egypt

I have also added 45 different videos and 70 different news feeds to give you the most complete and up-to-date Mega Project information available anywhere.

This link takes you to the UAE Mega Projects blog:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Entaj Industrial Valley: Silicon Valley Of The Gulf!

uaepro — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:46:48 +0000

Watch out Silicon Valley....the Gulf is coming after you with the spectacular Entaj Industrial Valley! Located in Saudi Arabia, and part of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Entaj is the Middle East's answer to Silicon Valley, USA.

Entaj, being developed by Emaar, will focus on 7 different types of industries:

1.) General Industry. Manufacturing units that are engaged in industrial production using raw materials such as steel, wood, paper, and plastics for the purpose of producing components for large scale, final assembly plants,

2.) High Tech Industry. Capital-intensive commercial enterprises, such as computer chip manufacturers, with a requirement for clean environment capabilities,

3.) Logistics. Industrial establishments involved in warehousing, storage, packaging, and distribution of goods,

4.) Light Industrial Units. Small-scale, expandable industrial units consisting of a minimum of 500 sq m will function as incubators or start up units for specialist or SMEs,

5.) Research and Development. Organizations providing R&D services that can be accommodated in industrial or corporate office type buildings, depending upon the type of industry being researched,

6.) Showrooms and Retail Outlets. Manufacturers and retailers of furniture, kitchen and bathroom equipment, garden goods, cars, and leisure products. These establishments will not only provide valuable retail services to KAEC, but will also play a key role in the development of the City,

7.) Construction. Companies specializing in engineering and construction can take advantage of facilities that offer storage space for equipment and materials that are used to support the variety of services they provide.

Being part of the gigantic King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), the largest Mega Project in the world, businesses locating in Entaj will also be able to take advantage of the integrated facilities located at KAEC including:

- A City Center,

- A Civic Center,

- A Grand Mosque,

- Villas and other residential offerings,

- Golf Course,

- A variety of educational institutions including a university.

Entaj Industrial Valley will put the Gulf on par or better with any other industrial and/or technological "valley" in the world. Entaj will be a powerhouse for the Middle East!

Here is the Entaj website link:

http://www.entaj.com/home.php

For more information on the UAE/Gulf Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Prince Alwaleed's New Private Jet = $496,000,000

uaepro — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:52:22 +0000

Now this is MEGA!! Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Richest Arab in the World, and 13th Richest Man on Earth, is spending an incredible $496,000,000 on his new private Airbus 380 "Flying Palace." That's right, HALF A BILLION DOLLARS on his own PRIVATE jet!! WOW!

The Prince spent $320,000,000 for the jet and he is spending another $176,000,000 to customize the jet. This jet itself certainly can be called a Mega Project! Prince Alwaleed sure knows how to live the good life!

The inside of the jet, when finished, will be a combination Arabian/Super Futuristic theme. The jet will contain a movie theatre, a gym, a sauna and whirlpool bath and even a MISSILE SYSTEM in case someone decides to attack The Prince. Incredible!

I must say I admire The Prince. He truly thinks BIG! He is one of the greatest businessmen in world history. He is truly a great example of what can be accomplished. God Bless Him!

Here is the full story from ArabianBusiness.com:

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/510931-alwaleed-plans-176mn-airbus-refit

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Dubiotech: Mega Biotechnology Project, Dubai

uaepro — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:36:36 +0000

The UAE is doing far more than building super luxury Mega Project resorts and business centers. Science and technology are two areas the UAE also wants to become a top player in. Dubiotech, which stands for Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park, will be a leader in UAE Biotechnology and other life sciences.

Dubiotech is being developed in phases and by September 2008 the Nucleotide Complex will be operational. This 4-storey structure will offer laboratory space for life science research.

The Executive Director of Dubiotech, Dr. Abdulqader Alkhayat, had this to say:

"The Nucleotide Complex demonstrates Dubiotech's serious commitment to developing sustainable buildings that accommodate leading clinical research institutions. In conformity with TECOM's overall strategy, the complex is already classified as a LEED certified 'green' building, reflecting our social and environmental responsibility objectives."

The Nucleotide complex will allow biotech and other life science companies wanting to open up in the Emirates to do so without having to build their own facilities. They simply rent space at Dubiotech. Many companies have already signed on with Dubiotech. They are in the following fields of science:

- Biotechnology

- Pharmaceuticals

- Medical

- Agricultural

- Nanotech

- Medical Devices

- Bioinformatics

Dubiotech represents a big step for the UAE in the huge life science sector. If what the UAE has already accomplished is any indicator, Dubiotech and the future of science in the UAE looks very good indeed!

Here is the link to the Dubiotech website:

http://www.dubiotech.com/home.asp

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Gulf Number ONE In Tourism!

uaepro — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:37:55 +0000

In my last post I covered the Mega Expansion in UAE/Gulf airport/aviation projects...the biggest expansion of its kind in the world. This is why the Gulf is expanding so fast:

The Middle East has become the world leader in Global Tourism! The Middle East surged ahead 13% in '07 with a total of 46 million arrivals. This is the largest percentage gain of anywhere in the world...even larger than Asia which increased by 10%.

What really excites me here is that most of the spectacular UAE Mega Entertainment Projects are not even complete yet. Imagine how huge tourism will get when Mega Projects like:

- Dubailand

- MGM Grand Abu Dhabi

- Ferrari Theme Park on Yas Island

- PKN Princess Resort in Ajman

- Warner Brothers Theme Park, Abu Dhabi

- Sega/Emaar Theme Parks

...to name just a few, are complete! It will be INCREDIBLE! As I have been saying for quite some time, the UAE/Gulf will become the entertainment/tourist capital of the world! Over $1Trillion is being spent in the Gulf on Mega Entertainment and Leisure Projects. No other part of the world even comes close. Not China. Not India. Not USA.

The future of world tourism is the Middle East.

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

UAE/Gulf Region World Leader in Mega Aviation Projects!

uaepro — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:58:49 +0000

The world leader in airport/aviation Mega Development is by far the UAE/Gulf Region. The Dubai World International Airport at Jebel Ali is a $8.2Billion project. The Abu Dhabi International Airport expansion is at $6.8Billion! The new Doha International Airport in Qatar is $5.5Billion! Furthermore, Saudi Arabia is spending a whopping $11.3Billion to expand and improve their airports. Others in the Gulf are jumping on board:

- Bahrain International Airport: $815Million

- Kuwait International Airport: $2.1Billion

- Baghdad International Airport: $2Billion

- Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan: $600Million

The Dubai Air Show keeps getting bigger and bigger! The 2007 Show was the biggest ever. According to Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), and Chairman of Dubai Airports:

"The scale of growth in the show over the past two years - which amounts to some 40% in booked floor space, reflects the massive growth the Middle East's aviation industry is experiencing across all segments. Regional carriers are expanding fleets and networks, there is huge investment in the region's aviation infrastructure, the aviation service sector is attracting a considerable influx in FDI, and the training and development of the industry's regional talent pool is moving forward at pace."

At the air show the largest order in civil aviation history was placed by Emirates Airline of Dubai for the following:

- 120 Airbus 350s

- 11 A380s

- 12 Boeing 777-300ERs

- TOTAL COST?? $34.9Billion!! WOW!!!

I think it should now become clear to you that the UAE/Gulf region of the Middle East is the world leader in Aviation Mega Projects and Developments.

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

UAE Spaceport, Ras Al Khaimah

uaepro — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:05:03 +0000

I have been saying for quite some time that the UAE will end up looking like a world 200 years in the future when all these Mega Projects are complete. What does a world of the future need? A spaceport naturally. And of course the UAE with their great NO LIMITS attitude is building one!! In RAK.

This is what Sheikh Al Qasimi of RAK had to say about UAE Spaceport:

"I am proud to announce Ras Al Khaimah as the site where suborbital space travel will begin and flourish. Space Adventures is the pioneer of space tourism, which is why we signed an agreement with them nearly a year ago and began this project. After we initiate operations here we look forward to expanding operations outside of the UAE. In this regard I would like to announce that we have committed an additional $30Million of funding for global spaceport development. We are most excited about spearheading this multi-billion dollar industry."

Wow! We can now see that soon the UAE will become a world leader in space travel! As noted above, RAK has taken a company called Space Adventures as their partner in this project. Another space adventure company, Virgin Galactic, owned by billionaire Richard Branson, is considering locating in the UAE.

Suborbital space travel is a new era for the travel industry. Anyone, with enough money to do so, will be able to travel into space for the adventure of a lifetime...and of course the UAE will be a world leader in this sector of the travel business just as it is in all other areas of travel.

You can read more about all of this here:

http://www.officeroutlook.com/news/Science/778.htm

http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?id=7906&t=1&c=34&cg=

http://www.spaceadventures.com/index.cfm

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Sukoon Tower, Bahrain

uaepro — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:44:09 +0000

Let us travel outside the UAE to Bahrain and cover Sukoon Tower, a new Mega Project being developed by Tashyeed Properties. This 45 floor tower has a unique theme: to bring the outdoors indoors. To that end Sukoon Tower will have vast areas of gardens and water features giving residents an overall feeling of being part of the great outdoors.

According to Dr. Kadhem Rajab, Chairman of Tashyeed:

"At Tashyeed Properties we want to enhance people's lives through the development of new homes and commercial buildings. With Sukoon Tower we plan to develop a landmark project close to the waters edge in Juffair that residents can make their own urban haven. We have worked in partnership with internationally acclaimed architects and interior designers to ensure Sukoon Tower will stand out on Juffair's skyline."

The managing director of Tashyeed, Mr. Redha Rajab, had this to say about Sukoon Tower:

"Sukoon Tower has been designed with the utmost care, due diligence and end user centric attention to detail. Global experts in all disciplines have been engaged to ensure that the design development process culminates in an inspiring and iconic tower to enhance the lifestyle of its residents dotting the Bahrain skyline. The Tower will have a meticulously designed dedicated recreation floor with vast landscaped greenery, water features and a dedicated health club floor to provide its residents with a signature lifestyle. Great care and attention have been made to create unique apartment combination options and offering investors multiple options in their choice of apartment type and area. We are proud to create this tower in Bahrain and invite Bahrainis and other international investors to invest in this unique opportunity."

I think Sukoon Tower will be another fantastic addition to the many incredible Bahrain Mega Projects being developed. Sukoon Tower will offer its residents an unsurpassed lifestyle in the fast paced Kingdom of Bahrain.

Here is the link to the Sukoon Tower website:

http://www.sukoontower.com/default.html

...and here is the Tashyeed Properties link:

http://www.tashyeed.net/

For more information on the UAE and Bahrain Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Al Ameera Village, Ajman

uaepro — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:27:04 +0000

Al Ameera Village is a new Mega residential community being built in Ajman. This is a great looking development that is also very conveniently located. It is only a 15 minute drive from Dubai International Airport. Due to its great location it will attract many, many buyers--both from the UAE and expats from all over the world as well. Al Ameera will contain:

- 50 residential buildings

- A huge shopping mall

- Hotel apartments

- A wide variety of retail shops, restaurants, gardens, parks, a nursery, commercial clubs, fitness centers, etc.

This is going to be a beautiful residential community and will no doubt be sold out fast. Al Ameera Village is being developed by Tameer, a leading developer in the UAE.

Here is the link to the Al Ameera Village section of the Tameer website:

http://www.tameer.net/alameeravillage/

...and here is a very good article about the project:

http://www.ameinfo.com/67658.html

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Dubai Buying Big Into Las Vegas Mega Projects...and Beyond!

uaepro — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:15:21 +0000

Dubai is going way beyond it's own borders with Mega Project investment. In fact Dubai is buying up Las Vegas! Dubai World recently purchased 50% of the MGM Mirage City Center Mega Project in Las Vegas. I can see why. City Center looks like something right out of the Dubai Mega Project portfolio. It is HUGE. It is SPECTACULAR. In short, it is DUBAI! Dubai World paid $2.96Billion for it's 50% share of City Center.

What is even more interesting is that Dubai World has also purchased 6.5% of the ENTIRE MGM Mirage Corporation. This means Dubai World now owns 6.5% of the following casinos:

- Mirage

- Luxor

- Excalibur

- MGM Grand

- Treasure Island

- Mandaly Bay

- Bellagio

- New York, New York

- Monte Carlo

- Circus Circus

- Railroad Pass

- Silver Legacy Reno

- Circus Circus Reno

- Goldstrike, Jean, Nevada

- Borgata, Atlantic City

- Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi

- Goldstrike, Tunica, Mississippi

- MGM Grand, Detroit, Michigan

- Grand Victoria, Elgin, Illinois

WOW!! And this is not all. Dubai World also owns 30% of Kerzner International which owns:

- Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas. A gigantic Mega Resort Casino. An exact copy of this resort is being built on Palm Jumeirah, but without the gambling.

- Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, one of the largest casinos in the world. Technically this casino is owned by the Native Americans of Connecticut, but Kerzner developed it and still gets a share of the huge profits this Mega Casino makes.

Looks like some great MEGA investments to me. I know Islam is against gambling, but there are no casino operations in Dubai. The Dubai World casino investments are all in the USA and Bahamas.

Here are some links of interest.

The MGM Mirage City Center link:

http://www.citycenter.com/default.aspx?CMP=KNC-Google-City_Corp

MGM Mirage:

http://www.mgmmirage.com/

Atlantis Resort Casino:

http://www.atlantis.com/

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com