The Dos And Don’ts Of Mortgages For Expats In Dubai
Dubai is an excellent destination for international professionals looking to start a new chapter in their lives. However, there are many factors to consider when you want to buy a property with a mortgage in this city. From finding the best property to calculating mortgage and finding the best mortgage rates, there are some...
Nakheel awards $122m Deira Islands bridge contract Dubai
Master developer Nakheel has signed a contract worth AED66 million for a spectacular, choreographed fountain at The Pointe, its new, AED800 million waterfront dining and entertainment destination on Dubai’s world-famous Palm Jumeirah. The developer has appointed one of China’s largest fountain specialists, Beijing Water Design, to deliver and operate the fountain, which will cover a 12,000...
Why Do Insurance Premiums Always Seem To Rise Each Year?
Expats that secure their own health insurance quickly learn that their premiums will rise year-on-year. Health policies aren’t like motor policies where, given you’ve made no claims, you’ll find a discount on your premium for the next coverage period. This article from our sponsor, Pacific Prime Dubai, will help explain why health insurance premiums always...
Mace and Jacobs appointed to deliver UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
A joint venture of Mace and Jacobs have been appointed as the UK Government’s delivery partner for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai will run for six months from 20 October 2020 and is expected to attract 25 million visitors, with 70% coming from outside the UAE, an unprecedented proportion in...
BESIX awarded Jebel Ali Power Station SWRO plant contract
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded BESIX, in joint venture with Acciona Agua (Spain), with the contract for the Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant in Jebel Ali Power Station, Dubai. This new desalination project, the first by DEWA using RO technology, reaffirms BESIX as a partner of choice for the sustainable development...
DAMAC awards $163m Dubai luxury tower construction contract
DAMAC Properties has awarded a construction contract worth approximately AED 600 million to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) for the construction of one of the towers at AYKON City, DAMAC’s premiere luxury master development on Sheikh Zayed Road overlooking Dubai Canal. The contract covers main works construction for the tower which consists of serviced...
BESIX to build giant thermal waste recycling plant in Dubai
BESIX to build one of the world’s largest thermal waste recycling plants in Dubai. This ambitious “Waste to Energy” project is a major step in BESIX Group’s diversification strategy, positioning it as a partner of choice in achieving the United Arab Emirate’s environmental protection and sustainable development goals. This build, operate and transfer (BOT) contract...
Nakheel JV awards AED385 million Dubai beachfront construction contract
Master developer Nakheel and Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts have signed a contract worth AED385 million for the construction of their 800-room, joint venture beachfront resort and water park at Deira Islands in Dubai. Set for delivery in 2019, the resort, which has a total investment value of AED670 million, will be built by Bin...
Drake & Scull secures AED 175 million deal in Dubai
Drake & Scull International PJSC, has confirmed that its general contracting subsidiary, Gulf Technical Construction Company (GTCC), has been awarded an AED 175 million contract by Orion Real Estate Development L.L.C. to build the latter’s latest project, the West Bay residential tower located at Dubai’s Business Bay. The scope of work includes construction, civil engineering,...
Damac awards $11m infrastructure contracts
DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, has awarded a contract worth AED 40 million for the roads and infrastructure works at Vardon cluster within AKOYA Oxygen, a 55-million-square-foot lush green development in Dubai. The roads and infrastructure works contract has been awarded to Proscape LLC. Mohammed Tahaineh, Senior Vice President...
Salini Impregilo wins $435m Dubai mall contract
Salini Impregilo has signed a $435-million contract with Meydan Group LLC to build the Meydan One Mall in Dubai, UAE. The unique project will be part of the UAE and Dubai’s showcase to visitors in preparation for Expo 2020. The Mall is part of a massive urban development project located between Meydan and Al Khail...
Downtime In The Middle East
If your expat assignment takes you to the Middle East, why not travel to these recommended places in your time off? Get away from your work assignment and truly explore your new environment, its culture and unique sights. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai is a cosmopolitan oasis, a futuristic cityscape that towers over the Arabian...