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Friday, February 29, 2008
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre on Monday unveiled plans for “Pearls of Arabia,” a project that will feature offshore entertainment, retail, and educational components. This project is the first stage of Dubai’s plan of reestablishing the emirate as a center for the global pearl trade.
In association with Paspaley Pearling Co. PTY Ltd, DMCC will establish a 6,000-square-meter "Experience Centre" at The World, a housing and business development of man-made islands in the shape of a world map off the coast of Dubai. The new pearl center will be built in Antarctica.
The project will include a pearl-themed cultural heritage centre, a performing arts theatre, an exhibition gallery, and a themed restaurant alongside boutiques inviting participation from the leading international names in the pearl industry. Visitors will travel to this destination by water ferries—transporting them across the manmade archipelago of 300 islands and into the region’s storied past. The facility is expected to be complete by the end of 2010.
"Less than a century ago, pearling was the very lifeblood of Arabia, accounting for some 80,000 jobs in the UAE alone and representing 95 percent of the country’s total revenues," said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman, DMCC. "Pearls of Arabia presents age-old wisdom in a modern and contemporary fashion to revive the region’s historic legacy for the benefit of future generations."
DMCC’s objective is to develop the global and regional pearl market with specific focus on trading, grading, trade events, and auctions alongside trade and consumer education. The Pearls of Arabia project represents a component of Dubai’s strategy. The Dubai Pearl Exchange creates important opportunities for the international pearl trade by providing an exclusive trading platform and a facilitated free-trade environment for regional and international pearl traders.
DMCC also will investigate the introduction of a uniform certification for pearls, based on globally recognized quality parameters. This certification would be developed in conjunction with leading gem certification bodies to generate increased confidence in the pearl trade. Certificates issued from the emirate would have the official imprimatur of the Dubai Government.
In association with Paspaley Pearling Co. PTY Ltd, DMCC will establish a 6,000-square-meter "Experience Centre" at The World, a housing and business development of man-made islands in the shape of a world map off the coast of Dubai. The new pearl center will be built in Antarctica.
The project will include a pearl-themed cultural heritage centre, a performing arts theatre, an exhibition gallery, and a themed restaurant alongside boutiques inviting participation from the leading international names in the pearl industry. Visitors will travel to this destination by water ferries—transporting them across the manmade archipelago of 300 islands and into the region’s storied past. The facility is expected to be complete by the end of 2010.
"Less than a century ago, pearling was the very lifeblood of Arabia, accounting for some 80,000 jobs in the UAE alone and representing 95 percent of the country’s total revenues," said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman, DMCC. "Pearls of Arabia presents age-old wisdom in a modern and contemporary fashion to revive the region’s historic legacy for the benefit of future generations."
DMCC’s objective is to develop the global and regional pearl market with specific focus on trading, grading, trade events, and auctions alongside trade and consumer education. The Pearls of Arabia project represents a component of Dubai’s strategy. The Dubai Pearl Exchange creates important opportunities for the international pearl trade by providing an exclusive trading platform and a facilitated free-trade environment for regional and international pearl traders.
DMCC also will investigate the introduction of a uniform certification for pearls, based on globally recognized quality parameters. This certification would be developed in conjunction with leading gem certification bodies to generate increased confidence in the pearl trade. Certificates issued from the emirate would have the official imprimatur of the Dubai Government.
Labels: Construction, Dubai, Gold, Holiday, Hotel, Palm Dubai, Properties, Society
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building being developed by Emaar Properties PJSC, has completed 50 per cent of its cladding work, undertaken on an accelerated schedule by Arabian Aluminium Company.
More than 12,000 panels covering over 50,000 square metres have been installed on the tower, which is now the world's tallest free-standing structure.
Burj Dubai is currently 604.9 metres high. The final height and number of levels have not been revealed.
The cladding work is being undertaken in phases across various levels to match the project timelines. More than 80 storeys currently have the cladding system.
The primary materials used are reflective glazing, aluminium and textured steel spandrels, and vertical stainless steel tubular fins.
More than 12,000 panels covering over 50,000 square metres have been installed on the tower, which is now the world's tallest free-standing structure.
Burj Dubai is currently 604.9 metres high. The final height and number of levels have not been revealed.
The cladding work is being undertaken in phases across various levels to match the project timelines. More than 80 storeys currently have the cladding system.
The primary materials used are reflective glazing, aluminium and textured steel spandrels, and vertical stainless steel tubular fins.
Labels: Burj Dubai, Construction, Dubai, Hotel, Properties
Friday, February 01, 2008
Dubai Roads & Transport Authority has announced that it is planning to build the world's longest arch bridge at a cost of AED 3 billion.
The contract for the project was awarded to American firm FXFOWLE. It won the tender following an open invitation. Construction begins in March and the project will be completed in six different phases over four years. It includes the construction of a 12 kilometer road networks and 22 intersections leading on and off of the span. Once complete the bridge will overtake the Lupu Bridge in Shanghai as the longest in the world.
It added that it would take 4 years to construct the mega bridge, which will measure 1,600 meters with an arch 205 meters high and 667 meters long. At 64 meters wide, the bridge will accommodate 12 lanes of traffic and a metro line running down its center. The bridge will also include a metro station, an abra station and the man made island on which an Opera theater will be constructed.
The bridge connects Al Jaddaf in Bur Dubai and Deira areas of the city and will be the 6th creek crossing. Currently the 5 Dubai Creek crossings are Al Shindagha Tunnel, Al Maktoum Bridge, the Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge and Business Bay Crossing.
Mr Mattar Al Tayer executive director of the RTA said that the 6th crossing was one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by the RTA. He added that "The project aims at easing traffic flow between the two banks of Dubai Creek and serve the new property developments."
The RTA is currently investing around USD 22 billion in Dubai's transport infrastructure as it looks to reduce congestion. The investment plan allocates USD 12 billion for new roads, USD 2.5 billion each for marine transport and tram systems, USD 6.3 billion for the Dubai Metro and USD 600 million for new buses.
The contract for the project was awarded to American firm FXFOWLE. It won the tender following an open invitation. Construction begins in March and the project will be completed in six different phases over four years. It includes the construction of a 12 kilometer road networks and 22 intersections leading on and off of the span. Once complete the bridge will overtake the Lupu Bridge in Shanghai as the longest in the world.It added that it would take 4 years to construct the mega bridge, which will measure 1,600 meters with an arch 205 meters high and 667 meters long. At 64 meters wide, the bridge will accommodate 12 lanes of traffic and a metro line running down its center. The bridge will also include a metro station, an abra station and the man made island on which an Opera theater will be constructed.
The bridge connects Al Jaddaf in Bur Dubai and Deira areas of the city and will be the 6th creek crossing. Currently the 5 Dubai Creek crossings are Al Shindagha Tunnel, Al Maktoum Bridge, the Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge and Business Bay Crossing.
Mr Mattar Al Tayer executive director of the RTA said that the 6th crossing was one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by the RTA. He added that "The project aims at easing traffic flow between the two banks of Dubai Creek and serve the new property developments."
The RTA is currently investing around USD 22 billion in Dubai's transport infrastructure as it looks to reduce congestion. The investment plan allocates USD 12 billion for new roads, USD 2.5 billion each for marine transport and tram systems, USD 6.3 billion for the Dubai Metro and USD 600 million for new buses.
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