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<item><title>UAE RE sector to experience healthy changes in medium term</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>According to senior real estate and construction executives attending Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, the UAE real estate industry will adopt effective policies that will help</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1099.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-04 10:52:49</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE banks need to be more flexible to property buyers: Analysts</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Banks in the UAE need to relax lending criteria for prospective mid-range home owners in order to get the economy moving again, analysts and developers say.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1098.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-04 10:47:07</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai RE developer to handover its residential properties in 2009</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based real estate developer, Dubai Properties is on the verge of handing over 674 villas and 144 apartments in the second quarter of this year.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1097.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-04 10:38:32</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai witnesses immense growth in maritime sector</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Maritime City Authority announced that the Emirate witnessed a 31% growth in the registration of new maritime businesses in 2008 compared to the same period</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1096.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-04 10:32:20</pubDate></item><item><title>offers for Anchor Marina at Dubai International Boat Show</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Island Global Yachting (IGY), the luxury marina developer and management company, has announced 2 exclusive Anchor Marina offers in celebration</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1095.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-04 10:24:18</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai International Film Festival announces dates for 2009 edition</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), the foremost event in Dubai's cultural calendar, has announced the dates for its 6th edition,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1094.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-04 10:20:08</pubDate></item><item><title>Gurdjian upbeat on circuit progress</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Phillipe Gurdjian is cool, calm and confident as he goes about his 'triple challenge' which is expected to shape the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 race on November 1</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1093.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-03 12:38:45</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE investments to remain robust</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UAE's economic growth will pick up next year and investments will remain strong, according to a top government official.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1092.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-03 10:17:55</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi metro to take wheels by 2016</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Metro trains will start operations in the UAE capital city by 2016 and trams expectedly by 2014,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1091.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-03 10:13:13</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi rentals for office properties grew immensely in 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Rentals for commercial spaces in Dubai and Abu Dhabi surged 29 per cent and 30 per cent respectively year on year in 2008, a report indicated.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1090.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-02 15:11:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Rera to provide property updates to buyers</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), will soon offer buyers monthly updates of property progress, including photographs of how far along the development is.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1089.html</guid><pubDate>2009-03-02 15:06:07</pubDate></item><item><title>Updated rental index of Dubai RERA to be released in April</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>In order to make real estate market more realistic, an updated rental index would in all likelihood be released at the beginning of April,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1088.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-26 11:32:06</pubDate></item><item><title>RERA to monitor progress of all real estate projects in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Marwan Bin Galita, Chief Executive, Real Estate Authority (RERA), has said that RERA will plot the progress of every single project underway in Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1087.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-26 11:27:27</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi to have space centre soon</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Abu Dhabi will soon set up the largest space centre in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that will receive, analyse and utilize data from satellites orbiting</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1086.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-26 11:22:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi announces metro network for the emirate</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Abu Dhabi, following in the footsteps of Dubai, has announced plans to build a metro network. The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1085.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-26 11:16:50</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling off-plan properties in Dubai linked with payment of land</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai real estate developers will now be required to pay 100 per cent of the land price in order to sell properties "off plan" and will have to inject a minimum 20 per</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1084.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-26 10:18:35</pubDate></item><item><title>$200mn worth wholesale property, Dubai Food City, planned in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Food City worth $200 million (Dh734 million) is in the planning stages, according to industry experts. Wholesale property will be a five million square foot</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1083.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-25 15:44:57</pubDate></item><item><title>The Office Exhibition to open on March 3, 2009 in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Office Exhibition, the largest and most influential office fit-out and design show in the region, will open its doors next week hosting more than 365 local and intern</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1082.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-25 13:50:04</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE plans creation of national credit information bureau</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The UAE government plans to provide the country's banks with financial details about potential borrowers regardless of size,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1081.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-25 13:44:47</pubDate></item><item><title>Cityscape Abu Dhabi to put spotlight on sustainable RE property</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Cityscape Abu Dhabi, scheduled to take place from 19-22 April at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will bring together international and regional investors,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1080.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-25 13:38:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Cirrus Developments offers new payment plan for Aquarius Gate</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Cirrus Developments, one of the fastest growing real estate developers in Dubai, has reacted positively to the needs of its customers by implementing a payment plan</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1079.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-24 14:40:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi Govt works on new laws to attract property investors</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Due to the current fiscal crisis not many are putting their money in real estate sector. So, property developers are scrambling with each other to lure prospective</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1078.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-24 14:23:25</pubDate></item><item><title>Real estate market in UAE to regain lost glory by 2011: Report</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UAE real estate market will consolidate itself in 2010, whereas 2009 will be a year of correction in property sector. Rentals and property prices will start recovering</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1077.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-23 14:31:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Government announces $20bn bond for its financial commitment</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Government of Dubai announced a $20 billion bond programme to fund its various financial commitments and spending programmes.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1076.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-23 10:37:24</pubDate></item><item><title>6-month freehold residence visa to boost Dubai property sector</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The UAE federal government has finalized the plans to implement the six-month freehold visa for property investors that will encourage investors to buy property in Dubai.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1075.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-23 10:26:34</pubDate></item><item><title>BCS welcomes RERA initiatives for Dubai Condominium Law</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>BCS Strata Management Services, the first UAE-based strata management company, has welcomed the initiatives by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1074.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-23 09:50:52</pubDate></item><item><title>End users buy properties in Dubai while prices are low</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>According to property agents in Dubai, viewings and sales of completed property have increased in recent weeks.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1073.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-23 09:44:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Registration System of DLD makes waves at Dubai Property Show 09</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Initial Registration System' initiated by The Dubai Land Department's has made a strong impact among real estate investors during the International Property Show - Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1072.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-19 15:50:51</pubDate></item><item><title>Now, get UAE visa intimation via net or mobile</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Applicants of visas online, either from the UAE or abroad will be notified via e-mail or text messages on the issuance of entry permits through the new e-service of Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1071.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-19 15:05:46</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai will benefit immensely with joint mortgage</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Property buying and selling will get a big boost with joint mortgage in Dubai, industry experts say. While there is no law against issuing joint mortgages</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1070.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-19 15:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Mega Projects 09 good platform to gain property information</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>MEED Events' Dubai Mega Projects 2009 being held on the 15th - 17th March 2009 at The Westin Hotel Dubai,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1069.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-19 14:42:51</pubDate></item><item><title>Reras four new regulations to check spiraling service charges</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Property owners in Dubai will get a breather from spiraling service charges when four new regulations will be announced in March,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1068.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-18 12:59:31</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism realty developer in Abu Dhabi awards contract worth Dh142m</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Developer of major Abu Dhabi tourism-related properties, Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) awards a Dh142 million ($39 million) marine works contract to A</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1067.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-18 10:59:25</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Rera to issue rules for jointly-owned property developments</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Property regulatory body of Dubai, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) to issue rules for a new system, enabling owners and developers to administer jointly owned</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1066.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-18 10:48:21</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulf to offer numerous Private Public Partnership in 2009</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UAE Minister of Foreign Trade H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi discussed the Private Public Partnership (PPP) and Islamic financing opportunities offered by the country</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1065.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-18 10:42:53</pubDate></item><item><title>i-Rise property in Dubai gradually advances towards finishing line</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>i-Rise property by Realty Capital remains on schedule and will finish on time ie pre-announced mid-2010.  The casting of the tower's 4th podium floor slab is underway</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1064.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-17 12:46:32</pubDate></item><item><title>visa for freehold properties to come into force in UAE shortly</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Fresh legislation pertaining to granting residency visas to owners of freehold property in the UAE will come into force shortly to boost the real estate market.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1063.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-17 12:38:07</pubDate></item><item><title>UK property investors benefit by UAE dirhams advance against pound</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UK citizens living in the UAE have gained considerably from dirham's advance against the pound, said an expert.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1062.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-17 11:37:40</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Creek to have 60 water taxi pick up stations</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>When Waters taxi's will be launched in May next year, commuters looking to cross Deira Creek will be spoilt for choice as there would be as many as 6o pickup areas.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1061.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-17 10:59:48</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai 2009 displays real estate projects from 20 countries</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Land Department has inaugurated the International Property Show - Dubai 2009,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1060.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-16 12:48:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Holding to merge three of its real estate entities</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Holding, market leader in real estate and investment, has decided to restructure and merge the back-office operations of three of its three real estate entities.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1059.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-16 12:44:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Land Departments fee lowest in Middle East</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>There won't be any fee hike by Dubai Land Department for any of its services, a senior government official said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1058.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-16 12:22:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai metro right on schedule: RTA</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Dubai Metro project is right on schedule and will start operations in September, the Roads and Transport Authority said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1057.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-16 10:53:10</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC offers good investment options-Report</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>GCC member-states will attract more foreign capital and investments over the coming period despite the financial crisis, a study said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1056.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-16 10:44:41</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi RE developer to build 3500 yacht berths in capital city</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Aldar Marinas, a division of Abu Dhabi based real estate developer - ALDAR Properties, has plans to build around 3500 yacht berths in 14 marinas across Abu Dhabi.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1055.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-16 10:25:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar Properties unveils ready-to-live-in Open Home in Old Town</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based real estate developer, Emaar Properties showcased a ready-to-live-in Open Home' highlighting the lifestyle amenities and design elegance of residences within</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1054.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-16 09:55:23</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulf financial sector to improve by mid 2009 says Moodys</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The outlook for the Gulf financial sector seems positive according to Moodys Investor Services. The GCC financial institutions and industrial companies are set to issue</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1053.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-12 11:15:44</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubais Rera to present true picture of RE sector next week</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Denying recent reports about significant number of projects in Dubai being shelved, UAE emirate's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) said</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1052.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-12 10:33:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there a bail out package for UAE RE sector on the anvil?</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Real estate firm in the UAE may be rescued by government shortly and new restriction on supply might be put in place amid a slump in property prices, EFG-Hermes said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1051.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-11 09:54:38</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai property fifteenth most expensive globally</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Property in Dubai is the fifteenth most expensive in the world, with an average price of $7,151 per square metre, a recent study indicated. 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12:41:23</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Maritime City explores joint business opportunities</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1019.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-02 12:35:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Marina Yacht Club to host Dragon Boat Festival on 13/02/2009</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Marina Yacht Club, the newly opened leisure destination in the emirate, will host Dragon Boat Festival at the Dubai Marina Canal on February 13, 2009.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-1018.html</guid><pubDate>2009-02-02 12:26:20</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai to permit sharing by more than one family in 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11:17:35</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC construction sector offers attractive investment opportunities</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Despite the cloud hanging over the GCC real estate and construction sectors, cement producers are expected to add around 50 million metric tons of additional capacity</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-972.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-21 10:59:06</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai witnesses sustained growth despite current crisis</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Notwithstanding the current gloom, Dubai government witnesses sustained growth in business and tourism.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-971.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-21 10:36:41</pubDate></item><item><title>DIFC releases draft of Intellectual Property 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13:47:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai RERA's rental index ready</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has completed the much-awaited rental index and is awaiting the approval of the Rulers Court.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-928.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-08 12:35:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Visa announces its sponsorship of Dubai Shopping Festival 2009</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Visa, the world's payment brand, has announced its sponsorship of this year's Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and unveiled details of its exclusive DSF promotion.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-927.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-08 12:26:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Meydan certain of completing Dubais new racecourse as per 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16:04:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Progress of Dubai Maritime City on track to achieve 2012</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and part of the Dubai World Group of companies,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-937.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-06 15:59:00</pubDate></item><item><title>70% of The World islands sold, says Nakheel</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>State-owned developer Nakheel has now sold 70% of the 300 islands that make up The World,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-936.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-06 15:55:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Burj Dubai property is now 780 mts high and still peaking</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>World's tallest property Burj Dubai, 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bid</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Derek Quinlan, renowned property tycoon, is looking for investors who will bankroll an international expansion of the Maybourne Hotel Group,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-944.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-05 10:35:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Rera lays down new payment rules to protect property investors</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Beginning January 1, 2009, developers and banks have been told to stop taking payments more than 20 per cent of the cost of properties from buyers or investors</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-943.html</guid><pubDate>2009-01-05 10:20:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Three quarters of realty units in Nakheels The World sold out</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Close to three 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layoffs,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-923.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-23 11:14:32</pubDate></item><item><title>Reef RE Investment signs operator agreement with Rydges Hotels</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>In a significant development, Reef Real Estate Investment Company signed an operator agreement with Rydges Hotels and Resorts for two of its upcoming projects</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-922.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-22 13:58:54</pubDate></item><item><title>Deyaar delivers residential units at premier real estate</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Deyaar Development, the region's fastest growing real estate company, announced the handover of all 210 units of Al Seef II,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-921.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-22 12:58:13</pubDate></item><item><title>Liquidity crunch in UAE to ease by Q1 2009 Standard Chartered Bank</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UAE's financial system currently plagued by liquidity crunch will ease in the first quarter of 2009, according to a report from Standard Chartered Bank.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-920.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-22 12:22:38</pubDate></item><item><title>EDC signs Tradelink Partnership to enhance German trade ties</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC) has signed a Tradelink Partnership with the German Industry and Commerce Office Oman/Qatar/United Arab Emirates (AHK)</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-919.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-22 11:27:09</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai bags Golf Destination of Choice award</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>World-class golf courses that have recently come online have helped Dubai achieve the prestigious award of Golf Destination of the Year</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-918.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-22 10:52:35</pubDate></item><item><title>Deutsche Bank gets Central Bank license for banking in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Deutsche Bank, leading global investment bank, has received the authorization of the Central Bank of the UAE to conduct wholesale banking through an on-shore branch</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-917.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-18 13:40:30</pubDate></item><item><title>AWCS 2009 to analyze impact of global credit crisis on RE projects</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>MEED, the region's premier business intelligence provider and organizers of the Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS) 2009,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-916.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-18 11:13:47</pubDate></item><item><title>DIFC called for pegging GCC Currency to basket of currencies</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) published an Economic Note,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-915.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-18 11:04:36</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE Government taking right steps to tackle liquidity crunch</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs said the UAE government is taking the right steps to contain the liquidity crunch and prevent an economic</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-914.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-18 10:57:38</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE to follow Saudi Arabia By slashing bank interest rates</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Though UAE Central Bank has no plans to cut interest rates but with Saudi Arabia slashing its interest rates,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-913.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-17 12:36:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Norman Disney and Young begins work on Nakheel Tower in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Norman Disney and Young (NDY), leading engineering firm, will provide mechanical, electrical, fire and hydraulic services for Nakheel Tower,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-912.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-17 11:34:27</pubDate></item><item><title>Shaikh Mohammed approves Green Line metro station design</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-911.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-17 10:29:40</pubDate></item><item><title>La Fontana real estate development breaks ground in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Triveni Builders and Promoters Ltd (TBPL), a Dubai-based real estate developer wholly-owned by the Triveni Trading Group,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-910.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-17 10:16:46</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Maritime unveils new eco-friendly facility for boat lift</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and part of the Dubai World Group of companies,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-909.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-16 16:37:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Developmental works on zabeel residential properties progressing</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based property developer, Zabeel Properties has showed the progress of initial development works on its luxury villa project off Umm Suqeim beach.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-908.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-16 12:39:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai World repays loan obtained from banks globally</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai World recently repaid $890 million (Dh3.269 billion) outstanding balance on a $1.2 billion loan it obtained from banks globally last year</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-907.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-16 11:40:48</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC signs first free trade agreement with Singapore</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has signed a first ever-free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore. The agreement was signed between Lee Hsien Loong,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-906.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-16 10:16:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Mall of Arabia takes shape in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Work on mall of Arabia, one of the world's largest malls, progresses smoothly in Dubai. Mall of Arabia is a key feature of the brothers' City Arabia scheme,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-905.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-15 12:01:06</pubDate></item><item><title>Zabeel Properties Porto Dubai villa project progressing ahead</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Zabeel Properties, Dubai-based real estate subsidiary of Zabeel Investments, has released new photos of its luxury villa project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-904.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-15 11:52:28</pubDate></item><item><title>The Spa at The Address augments the allure of Downtown Burj Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Spa at The Address is the latest address to retreat, rejuvenate and revitalize life that is located at, Downtown Burj Dubai property.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-903.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-15 11:12:15</pubDate></item><item><title>First eight properties of Dubai Lagoon project to be ready by 2009</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based property developer, Schon Properties said that first eight buildings of Dubai Lagoon real estate project will be ready in the fourth quarter of 2009.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-902.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-15 11:03:21</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Maritime City displayed Maritime Centre at Seatrade ME 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-901.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-15 10:33:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Sports City powers towards completion</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The vision of Dubai Sports City (DSC), the world's first integrated sports city, is quickly becoming a reality with several key targets having been realised in 2008,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-900.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-11 14:51:28</pubDate></item><item><title>Investments in Dubai property sector this year exceeds Dh158bn</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The investments in Dubai property sector have crossed Dh.158bn so far this year, revealed experts, after considering the number of sales registrations,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-899.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-11 11:38:25</pubDate></item><item><title>Burj Dubai will remain world's tallest skyscraper for a decade</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The global financial crisis has assured that Emaar's Burj Dubai would continue to remain the tallest skyscraper, atleast for a decade,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-898.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-11 11:25:43</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates to conduct longest eco-friendly journey to San Francisc</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based airlines, Emirates will go for a new fuel-saving initiative as it conducts the longest green journey on December 15 with its Dubai-San Francisco flight.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-897.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-11 11:14:28</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulfs firm grabs MEP honours for contribution to property sector</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Hyder Consulting Middle East's contribution to the UAE's property sector was honoured when it grabbed the Young Engineer of the Year' award and Training Award'</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-896.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-10 12:41:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai developer Pearl Dubai to Sponsor Cinema Against AIDS DUBAI</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Developers of the Dh15 billion mixed-use property, Dubai Pearl real estate project, is sponsoring amfAR's (The Foundation for AIDS Research) Cinema Against AIDS Dubai 08</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-895.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-10 11:38:33</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE to issue e-passport for Emiratis shortly</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UAE Government will start issuing passports embedded with microchips containing biometric data to Emiratis in a little over 12 months.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-894.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-10 11:23:06</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai exports to GCC countries still strong</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai's exports to major markets, affected by the credit crunch, could fall in 2009, but trade with other countries such as India could cushion the impact,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-893.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-10 11:08:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Deyaar announces handover of Al Seef II units</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Deyaar Development PJSC, the fastest growing property company in Dubai, has announced that all residential units at Al Seef II will be delivered to home owners in Dec</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-892.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-09 15:10:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Four bottlenose dolphins added to Dubai Creek Park group</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The dolphin trio at Dubai Dolphinarium has just acquired four new friends, bringing the total number of the bottlenose dolphin pod to seven.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-891.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-09 11:26:42</pubDate></item><item><title>Azizi Investments to continue with Palm Jebel Ali projects</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Azizi Investments revealed yesterday that none of its projects in the Palm Jebel Ali has been scaled down and that work will continue as scheduled.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-890.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-05 11:49:33</pubDate></item><item><title>MAG Tower construction on track</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The construction work on the Dh.450mn MAG tower in the Dubai Marina is 75 percent complete, and will be fully completed towards end of 2009, as scheduled.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-889.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-05 11:37:22</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai retains its allure among property investors</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Real estate sector investment in Dubai crossed over Dh158 billion so far in 2008, based on the number of registered sales,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-888.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-05 11:19:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Dh582mn awarded by Tiger Woods Dubai for infrastructural works</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>An exclusive 55 million square foot golf-themed real estate development and a member of Tatweer Dubai,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-887.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-05 10:58:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Alfred Dunhill launches its boutique at The Dubai Mall</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dunhill has announce the opening of their new concept boutique at The Dubai Mall. dunhill have taken up their new residence in Galleria 2 on the ground floor of the mall,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-886.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-05 10:38:43</pubDate></item><item><title>BMB Group announces enhanced ME commitment with major investment</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>BMB Group announces a dramatically increased commitment in the Middle East following the absorption of EMP Global,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-885.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-05 10:32:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Colliers International delivers Dubai House Price Index for Q3 08</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Colliers International, the global real estate consultancy, today released its Dubai House Price Index for the third quarter of 2008.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-884.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-03 13:20:34</pubDate></item><item><title>Burj Dubai was designed to be 808 metres tall</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The world's tallest property, Burj Dubai's height had been under the wraps for a while. However, on Wednesday one of the architects behind the real estate property</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-883.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-03 11:56:19</pubDate></item><item><title>United Design International joins INDEX Dubai 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>United Design International (UDI), a leading international luxury interior design and build company headquartered in Abu Dhabi,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-882.html</guid><pubDate>2008-12-03 11:07:50</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai World Trade Centre wins World Travel Award</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai World Trade Centre, the region's leading event organiser and operator of the largest and most prominent venues in the Middle 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11:18:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai to host the First Arab Microfinance Investment Symposium</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The First Arab Microfinance Investment Symposium, which is held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-868.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-27 11:07:42</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearl Dubai awards Dhs8.85bn construction contract to Al Habtoor</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, one of the UAE's leading real estate developers has awarded an Dhs8.85bn ($2.4bn) main contract for the construction of its iconic Dubai Pearl project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-867.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-26 17:24:42</pubDate></item><item><title>Forbidden City Phase I contract awarded to Gammon &amp; 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10:14:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Tower named as one of the Best 50 inventions of the Year</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The worlds first rotating skyscraper, 'The Dynamic Tower', has been named as one among the "Best 50 inventions of the Year" by the TIME Magazine,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-857.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-24 14:34:04</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai-based Nakheel tops list of big development owners in UAE</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai's leading real estate developer, Nakheel tops the list of big property owners in the UAE with $98 billion (Dh360.44 billion) worth of projects,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-856.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-24 12:42:52</pubDate></item><item><title>No Salik toll for passengers traveling in Dubai cabs from Dec 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12:01:24</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction sector will provide UAE economy much needed fillip</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The massive construction sector in the UAE is providing healthy business to international manufacturers and suppliers despite the worldwide credit crunch.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-848.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-20 11:55:59</pubDate></item><item><title>Land transactions in Dubai top Dhs295.45m</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The total value of land transactions in Dubai today Wednesday 19/11/08 peaked at Dhs295.45m, of which sales exceeded Dhs183.84m.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-847.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-19 15:53:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar Malls Group highlights global mall development 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Nasdaq OMX Group,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-844.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-19 14:31:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Sch&#xF6;n Properties aims green with Ramboll Whitbybird</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Sch&#xF6;n Properties is set to incorporate globally accepted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards in future projects</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-843.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-17 13:59:47</pubDate></item><item><title>Jumeirah unveils expansion plans for Wild Wadi Water Park</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and a member of Dubai Holding, has unveiled expansion plans for Wild Wadi Water Park with the arrival of the latest 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investor</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-840.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-17 12:10:43</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE national workforce could double to 500,000 by 2020</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The UAE national work force is expected to double by 2020 to reach half a million, the Minister of Labour said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-839.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-17 10:18:59</pubDate></item><item><title>Waterfront properties to be future realty attraction in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Gulf's waterfront property developments account for well over 50 per cent of the $500 billion (Dh1.84 trillion) worth of worldwide waterfront projects</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-838.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-17 10:06:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Online registration of properties launched in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>An online property registration scheme, Oqood, has been unveiled by Dubai Government that analysts say,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-837.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-17 09:40:08</pubDate></item><item><title>The Nakheel Harbour and Tower, symbol of Dubai's evolution</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The global architecture practice believes that the design for the 270 hectare masterplan and more than 1 kilometre-high tower</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-836.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-13 15:19:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Marina Yacht Club opens to marina-based leisure pursuits</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has opened doors to a new marina-based leisure experience with the Dubai Marina Yacht Club,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-835.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-13 14:54:31</pubDate></item><item><title>QE2 en route to Dubai on ultimate voyage</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>QE2, the world's most famous ocean liner, has now departed from Southampton, UK, on her ultimate voyage to Dubai.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-834.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-13 12:35:13</pubDate></item><item><title>Big 5 Gaia Award winners announced</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The results of an award scheme - the first of its kind in the region - for environmentally friendly products and services for the construction sector</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-833.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-13 12:19:45</pubDate></item><item><title>Second edition of Property Shopper opens today in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The 2nd Property Shopper, launched in May 2008,  brings together 40 real estate agents and brokers showing residential and commercial properties across the UAE</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-832.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-13 12:05:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai plans Terminal 4</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>While the world's premier financial institutions and banking majors may have crash landed on the back of a global economic meltdown,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-831.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-12 16:03:46</pubDate></item><item><title>DWC Aviation City to support 27% copter market growth</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Buoyant global helicopter market indicates a strong positive outlook based on copter manufacturers projections,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-830.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-12 11:20:05</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE to be among top three tourist destinations in next 5 years</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Country Brand Index identifies the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China and Croatia, respectively, as the top three 'rising stars' in the tourism arena.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-829.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-12 10:32:40</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai realty marvel Dynamic Tower creator named Architect of year</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>David Fisher, architect of the renowned Dynamic Tower to be constructed first in Dubai, has been honored as the worldwide Architect of the Year</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-828.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-12 10:19:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Malls mushroom even amid crisis</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Trawling an overly air-conditioned mall perhaps defines the Dubai experience, a popular pastime that unites the emirate's mish-mash of cultures.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-826.html</guid><pubDate>2008-11-11 12:52:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubais unprecedented growth increases DAFZAs prospects</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai's unprecedented growth has helped Dubai Airport Free Zone achieve 84% net profit and a remarkable 59 per cent increase in revenues in 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10:18:52</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Investments registers 56% increase in quarterly net profits</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Investments PJSC (DI) maintained its excellent earnings growth with net profit for the nine-month period ending September 30,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-798.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-30 16:27:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Azizi Platine unveiled on Palm Jebel Ali</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based property developer Azizi Investments has unveiled its latest approved building design, the Azizi Platine, located on Palm Jebel Ali.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-797.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-30 16:07:03</pubDate></item><item><title>Fit-out industry chases $51b in UAE contract in wake of RE 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12:20:50</pubDate></item><item><title>Pioneering green building rules to take care of transition period</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>According to industry experts, the first stage of new green real estate regulations due to be handed over to Dubai's executive Council next January 1st</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-788.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-29 11:50:36</pubDate></item><item><title>Land deals to hit Dh300bn</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Land transactions in Dubai are expected to touch Dh300 billion by end of this year, says Sultan Butti bin Mijrin,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-787.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-29 11:41:17</pubDate></item><item><title>23 Marina: tallest residential towers in the world bags 2 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Tuesday.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-780.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-27 11:25:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Fountain is winning name of Emaars water spectacle</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The water, music and light spectacle being created by Emaar Properties on Burj Dubai Lake in Downtown Burj Dubai will be called Dubai Fountain.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-779.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-27 10:55:31</pubDate></item><item><title>Bawadi sign agreement to develop Dh20bn tourism project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>A member of Tatweer Dubai, Bawadi, inks a pact with Dubai Properties, arm of Dubai Properties Group (DPG), to build Dh20 billion tourism project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-778.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-27 10:40:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai to have a permanent real estate exhibition centre</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>A leading outdoor media specialist and exhibition stand builder, 24 GROUP, is establishing a permanent exhibition center for real estate players</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-777.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-27 10:25:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Dusit to expand in the region</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Hospitality company Dusit International will expand in the region with more than 15 new properties in the next three years, a senior executive said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-776.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-23 15:41:46</pubDate></item><item><title>Now it's teechange for those who want to live 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industry,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-771.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-23 11:18:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel to opens first on-site sales centre at Al Furjan, Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Nakheel, Dubai's master real estate developer, announces the opening of its first on-site sales centre at Al Furjan on October 23, 2008,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-770.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-23 10:44:52</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Financial Market records profit of Dh781m in first 9 month</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Dubai Financial Market Company (DFM Company) has announced its preliminary financial results for the first 9 months of 2008,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-769.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-22 12:08:39</pubDate></item><item><title>The office of 2015</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>More than 30 years ago Business Week published an article entitled The Office of the Future  a vision of what office technology would be like in 1995,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-768.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-22 11:10:03</pubDate></item><item><title>DNRD unveils new online visa issuing service through email, SMS</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) unveils a mobile M-Visa service, to provide instant messages when entry visa permits are issued.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-767.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-22 10:40:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Al Barari properties earn good demand from world's super-rich</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>According to a property developer in Dubai, its new $6.4bn luxury residential development has drawn more billionaires than in any other part of the world.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-766.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-21 14:38:07</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Travel Show Dubai begins</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman &amp; Chief Executive,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-765.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-21 12:17:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic outlook for Middle East and Central Asia strong: IMF</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that the economic outlook 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construction</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-762.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-21 11:33:05</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel awards a residential contract in Jumeirah Heights</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC), leading construction company in the UAE, has won a contract worth Dh1.1 billion from Nakheel,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-760.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-21 11:02:49</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar Properties registers profit of Dh5.573bn for first 9 months</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Emaar Properties, Dubai-based world's largest real estate developer, has posted revenue of Dh12.520 billion</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-759.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-20 15:23:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Final schedule 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10:18:22</pubDate></item><item><title>World's first fully rotating building begins in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The world's first turning "Timepiece" building, 55&#xBA;Time Dubai, is to break ground in the City of Arabia this year.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-733.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-10 10:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Abyaar showcases 3 avant-garde properties worth Dh4 billion</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Abyaar, boutique real estate developer, has launched 3 new developments that are set to become icons of Dubai's burgeoning skyline at Cityscape Dubai 2008.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-732.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-09 12:34:09</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulfs first cultural museum being developed by Dubai 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Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that until now 20 train car sets for the Dubai Metro have arrived in Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-727.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-08 16:44:59</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel signs waterfront MoU with The Land Holding</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai's master developer Nakheel today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Land Holding (The Land).</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-726.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-08 15:18:06</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai construction valued at $6.4bn</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Oxford Business Group has released its 2008 Middle East real estate report. 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10:19:06</pubDate></item><item><title>Meraas Development launches Dh350b Jumeirah Gardens project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Meraas Development, a new real estate developer, has burst on to Dubai's property stage with the announcement of its first-ever project worth a staggering Dh350 billion</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-722.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-08 10:08:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Tameer to develop world's largest LED screen in new project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UAE development company Tameer Holding will develop the worlds largest LED screen to be embedded on an intended commercial tower in the Majan district of Dubailand,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-721.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-07 14:11:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Union Properties to develop commercial space within MotorCity</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Union Properties will develop a 5,000,000 sqft area of high street retail, commercial and hospitality in its signature MotorCity development,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-720.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-07 12:40:59</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Properties' two projects worth Dh105b</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Properties, master developer, on Monrday said the development value of its two projects - Mudon and Cultural Village will reach Dh105 billion.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-719.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-07 12:02:16</pubDate></item><item><title>DWC unveils unique lifestyle concept for DWC Golf City</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai World Central (DWC), the huge, multi-phase urban land development in South West Dubai, unveiled the concept for DWC Golf City</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-718.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-07 10:47:24</pubDate></item><item><title>Terminal 3 reflects Emirates' passion or cutting-edge capabilities</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Designed with the capability to handle 43 million passengers a year when fully operational, Emirates Terminal 3,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-717.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 16:43:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum opens Cityscape Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai on Monday opened the biggest Cityscape at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-716.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 15:40:25</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai's Meraas launches $95bn project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based property developer Meraas Investment Co has launched a 350 billion dirham ($95.29 billion) project to redevelop a huge swath of land near the coast in Dubai,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-715.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 15:09:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Al-Derea launching Media Gates at Cityscape Dubai 6th-Octuber-08</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Al-Derea one of Dubais leading privately owned real estate developers is proud to launch their latest venture at this years Cityscape.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-714.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 12:44:40</pubDate></item><item><title>Two of Dubai's biggest property financiers in merger talks</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai, With the blessing and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-713.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 12:20:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai property expo prepares to open</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>More than 60,000 people, including nearly a third from other countries, are descending on Dubai today and tomorrow for Cityscape Dubai, organisers said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-712.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 12:10:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Credit rating system will make Dubai property sector transparent</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>In order to get a clear cut picture on the realty industry players's performance, a leading Dubai Government-owned property developer has sought the creation</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-711.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 10:40:04</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel plans worlds tallest property in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai's leading real estate developer Nakheel announced its intention to build the world's tallest property, at over a dizzying one kilometre high,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-710.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 10:05:22</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Natural Resources work towards sustainable RE development</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>In response to tremendous growth opportunities in global natural resources business sector, Dubai World has announced the formation of a new business unit,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-709.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-06 09:56:24</pubDate></item><item><title>More Brits buying in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai is moving up the list of most popular destinations for Britons buying property abroad, according to an overseas property report.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-708.html</guid><pubDate>2008-10-03 16:11:43</pubDate></item><item><title>Gebrselassie to run in Dubai Marathon</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Ethiopian running legend Haile Gebrselassie has said he will run in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in 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09:38:43</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Session of ISO to discuss sustainable real estate development</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>At the opening session of the ISO's in Dubai , property developers &amp; construction professionals will get an opportunity to learn the latest trends and best practices</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-677.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-24 11:14:54</pubDate></item><item><title>Tamweel to offer commercial finance for office space in mixed use</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Leading home finance provider in the UAE, Tamweel PJSC, to offer commercial finance to entities interested in purchasing office space in the Corporate Tower.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-676.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-24 11:00:44</pubDate></item><item><title>IGY unveiled plans to develop Dubais 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10:07:11</pubDate></item><item><title>Hollywood and Bollywood join the ME celebrity property train</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Hollywood actress Hillary Swank and Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan are the latest celebrities to attach their names to prestigious developments in the Middle East.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-666.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-23 10:02:20</pubDate></item><item><title>The Palm Jebel Ali, dwelling for 1.7 million people by 2020</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Palm Jebel Ali, anticipated to be the dwelling for 1.7 million people by the year 2020, is expected to be developed for inhabitation by the year 2008.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-665.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-22 11:47:27</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai property prices still rising 60% annually on 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airport.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-660.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-22 10:46:18</pubDate></item><item><title>District cooling guide to be unveiled at the Dubai Festival City</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>International District Energy Association (Idea) ME chapter will release the first district cooling best practice guide, a 200-page technical guidebook for energy profess</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-659.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-22 10:26:40</pubDate></item><item><title>US firms eye Middle East building boom to flee recession</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Currently the Middle East accounts for less than five per cent of CemenTech's total sales, but we plan to increase that to 20 per cent in the next few 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Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) homeowners.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-609.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-04 09:59:05</pubDate></item><item><title>James Dallas: 'Dubai is like Hong Kong in the 80s'</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Denton Wilde Sapte's chairman on relocating to the Middle East and why he couldn't yet move back to London</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-608.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-03 11:46:17</pubDate></item><item><title>GCC-Europe rail network on way</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Planners are already mapping out possible rail routes from Bahrain and other GCC states to Europe, via Turkey, thanks to a proposal by His Majesty King Hamad.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-607.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-03 11:24:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Saudi Binladin Group wins $300m DM contract</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Saudi Binladin Group,has been awarded a contract worth $300 million to design and build an aquatic sports centre in Dubai.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-606.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-03 11:10:36</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool the subject of fresh Dubai bid</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai, has reportedly sanctioned an increased offer of &#xA3;500 million to buy Liverpool.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-605.html</guid><pubDate>2008-09-03 10:51:40</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Property Prices to Increase as Much as 35% in 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai housing prices 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10:23:59</pubDate></item><item><title>Capital gains tax unlikely, say analysts</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>It is extremely unlikely that the Dubai Government will start imposing a capital gains tax on property dealing, real estate analysts said.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-580.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-27 10:13:21</pubDate></item><item><title>LA gets a taste of Trump's Palm hotel at Nakheel show</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Nakheel and the Trump Organisation came together to introduce the Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower Dubai on The Palm Jumeirah to the Los Angeles market.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-579.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-27 10:09:25</pubDate></item><item><title>Burj Lake awaits fountain 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17:20:40</pubDate></item><item><title>Real estate boom in UAE brings more prosperity for banks</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>UAE banks have grossed a 30 to 60 per cent increase in their first half profits, thanks to humungous growth of the real estate sector.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-563.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-21 17:16:01</pubDate></item><item><title>HSBC to focus more on the Middle East and Asian markets</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Attracting more than $300 billion of sovereign wealth funds every year, the Middle East has become a haven for investment bankers from the West</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-562.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-21 17:05:35</pubDate></item><item><title>Dh1 trillion in five 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leading business travel magazines, have chosen Jumeirah Beach Hotel as the 'Best Hotel in the Middle East'.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-559.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-20 10:55:05</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE steel industry set for 235 per cent growth by 2012</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The UAE steel industry is expected to grow by more than 200 per cent from the current levels by 2012, according to the latest market research report.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-558.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-20 10:45:12</pubDate></item><item><title>Mideast construction safety market booming</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The Middle East construction safety market is experiencing double-digit growth, due to a phenomenal number of large projects coupled with increasing awareness of safety.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-557.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-20 10:38:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Stalled Dubai Lagoon project to go ahead, says Rera</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Lagoon, a stalled Dh3 billion residential project, will go ahead, the Dubai Real Estate Authority says.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-556.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-20 10:14:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Property regulatory authority in Dubai confirms new rent formula</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>A property index that will recommend rents for different types of homes in areas across Dubai has moved a step closer.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-555.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-20 10:11:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai ruler issues first mortgage 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map.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-550.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-19 12:23:12</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai property boom boosts interior design market</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>With the boom in the  Dubai property, One of the industries to benefit from increased demand for Dubai  property  is design and interiors.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-549.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-19 12:11:50</pubDate></item><item><title>Timelinks to unveil 'city of the future'</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai-based Timelinks, an environmental design company, has announced that it will unveil a 'city of the future' at the upcoming Cityscape Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-548.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-19 12:04:50</pubDate></item><item><title>Al Fara'a 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estate in 2002, property prices in  Dubai have soared and demand has outstripped supply with record population growth.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-545.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-19 10:25:40</pubDate></item><item><title>Tatweer plans Dh3.7bn new wellness resort at Dubai Healthcare City</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Tatweer yesterday announced plans to build a Dh3.7 billion wellness resort in phase two of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-544.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-18 11:56:04</pubDate></item><item><title>Mirdif City Centre to be Dubais first Green retail realty unit</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Mirdif City Centre,is one of the first shopping ventures in the region to be ecologically 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island</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Investment group Dubai Infinity Holdings (DIH) plans to create the world's first fashion island on the manmade The World archipelago being built of the coast of Dubai.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-540.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-18 11:15:58</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel launches Blue Communities</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Nakheel has unveiled its plans for a major sustainability project, the Blue Communities, launched under the direction of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktou</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-539.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-18 11:02:11</pubDate></item><item><title>DreamWorks to build theme park in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>DreamWorks, the American studio behind such box-office hits as the animated film "Shrek," is to build a theme park in Dubai.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-538.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-18 10:43:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Twin Dubai projects to add over 10,000 hotel rooms by 2015</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Exhibition City and Dubai Trade Centre District - will add more than 10,000 hotel rooms to the UAE's overall capacity by 2015.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-537.html</guid><pubDate>2008-08-18 10:30:00</pubDate></item><item><title>DIC increase office space with Dh200 million building projects</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Industrial City, a member of Tatweer, has commenced construction work for four office buildings with investments of over Dh200 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11:07:49</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubais trade accelerated to Dh663 billion in 2007</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Trade of Dubai and its free zones with the rest of the world accelerated to Dh663 billion in 2007 or by 30% from Dh510 billion in 2006.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-444.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-23 16:17:07</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Lifestyle City raises budget to Dh4b for luxury property</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Lifestyle City, ETA Star Group real estate development in Dubailand, has decided to increase the investment budget of luxury residential property project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-443.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-23 16:04:34</pubDate></item><item><title>Booming UAE RE market proves to be a boon for landscaping 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14:47:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Flamingo Creek sold out</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Flamingo Creek, the first low-rise, low-density, residential community within The Lagoons master development at Dubai Creek,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-421.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-16 14:25:01</pubDate></item><item><title>DEC and Robodh Contracting establish a joint venture</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dheeraj East Coast- one of the leading real estate companies in the UAE and Robodh Contracting-one of the leading contracting</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-420.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-16 12:33:18</pubDate></item><item><title>RTA meets with Japanese Contractors Association, for RTA projects</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>H.E. 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11:12:12</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Fashion Week announces Spring/Summer 2009 edition</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The organisers of Dubai Fashion Week, Concept Events, announces dates for the Spring/Summer 2009 edition,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-415.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-15 15:57:02</pubDate></item><item><title>The Palladium soon to open in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>An astonishing multi-purpose, state of the art venue is taking shape in the heart of Dubai Media City</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-414.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-15 15:43:04</pubDate></item><item><title>Zetas wins Damas Heights work</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Damac Properties has appointed Zetas ATS Foundation Technology as the enabling 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11:07:29</pubDate></item><item><title>DIB, Parkway Contracting sign Dh266mn Islamic financing pact</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has announced that it has arranged Islamic financing totaling Dh 266 million for Parkway International Contracting,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-395.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-10 10:20:40</pubDate></item><item><title>Sol Kerzner plans luxury hotel property on The World, Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Sol Kerzner, billionaire real estate tycoon and operator of destination resorts, has plans to develop 'One&amp;Only' resort on The World' island,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-394.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-10 10:10:10</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar unveils choice of elegant residences facing Burj 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14:31:57</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE population grew 6.1% in 2007</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>The population of the United Arab Emirates grew 6.1 percent in 2007 to 4.49 million people, led by an influx of new residents into Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-388.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-09 12:13:12</pubDate></item><item><title>Hydra Properties launches realty project at Jumeirah Village Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Hydra Properties, a leading UAE-based global property developer, has announced the official launch of iconic Hydra Twin Towers real estate project at Jumeirah Village</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-387.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-09 10:32:30</pubDate></item><item><title>CBI Properties plans commercial projects in Dubai 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11:26:47</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Airports launches new Al Majlis VIP facility</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Dubai Airports has launched the all new Al Majlis VIP facility at Dubai International Airport long with its brand identity for the dedicated facility</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-359.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-02 11:07:52</pubDate></item><item><title>DAMAC appoints Conin as consultants for Green Park realty project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>DAMAC Properties, the region's largest private sector real estate developer has awarded Incorporated Consulting Engineers - Conin,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-358.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-02 10:48:31</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai City Consisently  Taking  Shap</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>As one of Dubais premier developments keeps coming together, with additional facilities also recently being completed, with more on the way, Dubai Sports City,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-357.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-01 16:42:10</pubDate></item><item><title>Kempinski to operate 5-star hotel at One Za'abeel RE project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), investment arm of The Government of Dubai, has signed a management agreement with Kempinski Hotels to operate the new 5-star hotel</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-356.html</guid><pubDate>2008-07-01 14:11:23</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel awards Dh600mn contract for Al Furjan RE 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Contracting (Alec) has picked up the Dh3.35 billion contract to build the first phase of the real estate project, Dubai Trade Centre district</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-311.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-12 10:45:34</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai to build world's largest airport</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-310.html</link><description>The Gulf emirate of Dubai wants to build the world's largest airport, which will be the equivalent of Chicago and London Heathrow airports combined</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-310.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-11 12:57:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Infinity Holdings to build Yash Raj Films Entertainment Dist</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-309.html</link><description>Dubai Infinity Holdings, the investments enterprise of Dubai, has announced a multi-million dollar joint venture with Yash Raj Films,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-309.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-11 10:34:54</pubDate></item><item><title>ICD launches One Zaabeel realty development</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-308.html</link><description>Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) has announced the launch of a 36-storey mixed-use real estate development One Za'abeel at the World Trade Centre roundabout in Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-308.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-11 10:12:52</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar launched world-class water fountain at Downtown Burj Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-307.html</link><description>Emaar Properties, a leading real estate developer in Dubai, has launched a world-class permanent water fountain with an integral light and sound show in Downtown Burj Dub</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-307.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-10 14:23:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Dh2.9 bn contract awarded for Trump International Hotel &amp; 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Resort</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-301.html</link><description>Drake &amp; Scull International (DSI), a leading end-to-end service provider of electrical and mechanical engineering,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-301.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-09 10:16:51</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai perfect place for real estate investment</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-300.html</link><description>Despite the gloomy scenario in some parts of the world, real estate is still a potent form of investment in certain places, provided people choose the right location</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-300.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-05 11:10:29</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE leads regional hospitality industry with 66 hotel realty proje</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-299.html</link><description>The hospitality sector in the GCC and Egypt is booming with investment in excess of $30 billion in more than 120 new multiple hotel real estate projects across the region</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-299.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-05 10:58:42</pubDate></item><item><title>Hill International bags DIFC contract for realty project in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-298.html</link><description>Hill International bags contract by Dubai International Financial Centre Authority to give project management services for The Lighthouse real estate project in Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-298.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-05 10:37:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Abhishek and Aishwarya Buys Home in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-297.html</link><description>Bollywood's star couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have purchased a house in Dubai, becoming the latest celebrities from India's tinsel town to acquire property</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-297.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-04 14:24:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Maritime City unveils realty cluster, Maritime Centre,</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-296.html</link><description>Dubai Maritime City, a member of the Dubai World Group, launched its Maritime Centre during the opening day of Posidonia,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-296.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-04 11:55:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearl Dubai starts work on the first phase of developmant</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-294.html</link><description>Pearl Dubai, a group of investors led by Al Fahim Group, has stated construction work on the first phase of its mixed-use real estate development, Dubai Pearl</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-295.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-04 11:04:33</pubDate></item><item><title>How high will prices go this summer?</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-293.html</link><description>Dubai property transactions typically take a summer break between June and the beginning of September. It is holiday time,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-293.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-03 14:04:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Brad Pitt to design 5-star hotel property in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-292.html</link><description>Zabeel Properties real estate development and investment arm of Dubai-based Zabeel Investments has revealed the details of a new 5-star hotel and resort property in Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-292.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-03 11:18:21</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai real estate firm finalizes Waterfront projects worth Dh8 bn</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-291.html</link><description>Define Properties, a new entrant to Dubai's real estate market, has acquired 13 plots in UAE's commercial hub and their first three projects are valued at Dh8 billion</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-291.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-03 11:07:05</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai amongst worlds fastest growing office realty markets</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-290.html</link><description>Dubai, finally, breaks into the list of top ten world's most expensive office real estate market with London's West End once again leading the pack</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-290.html</guid><pubDate>2008-06-02 14:13:48</pubDate></item><item><title>Court to deal with real estate cases set up in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-288.html</link><description>A new court, The Property Court, set up to deal with cases pertaining to real estates will start functioning from next Monday onwards, a senior official said</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-288.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-29 11:00:13</pubDate></item><item><title>DAMAC Properties awards contract for Tuscan Residence in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-287.html</link><description>DAMAC Properties, region's largest private sector real estate developer, has awarded the contract worth Dh203 million to Square General Contracting Company LLC for Tuscan</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-287.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-29 10:27:09</pubDate></item><item><title>Property boom fuels smart home growth</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-286.html</link><description>As the real estate sector in Dubai booms, so do associated businesses. One sector currently enjoying good growth on the back of the property frenzy is high-end consumer</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-286.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-28 16:12:52</pubDate></item><item><title>Region's investment in theme parks exceeds Dh.11 trillion</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-285.html</link><description>The region's leisure and tourism sector is likely to receive a major boost with the planned investment of Dh.11 trillion on theme parks</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-285.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-28 11:55:32</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai to get two more Salik toll gates</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-284.html</link><description>The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed plans to install two new Salik toll gates on Al Maktoum Bridge and between the First and the Second Interchange</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-284.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-28 10:49:38</pubDate></item><item><title>Freehold development The Residences unveiled at Jumeirah</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-283.html</link><description>A Dh.4billion worth UAE-based realty development, Al-Duaa Holdings, the advisory and investment company, together with A&amp;A Investments,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-283.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-27 15:15:41</pubDate></item><item><title>House prices jump 53%</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-282.html</link><description>House prices in Abu Dhabi jumped by 53% over the past year, compared to an 18% increase in the previous 12 months, property consultants Colliers International said</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-282.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-27 11:35:08</pubDate></item><item><title>First snorkeling lagoon launched on The World, Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-281.html</link><description>OQYANA World First, the first fully master-planned island community on The World' real estate development off the coast of Dubai,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-281.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-27 11:20:28</pubDate></item><item><title>Mirar Residences launched at Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-280.html</link><description>Deyaar, region's fastest growing real estate company, has announced the launch of Mirar Residences, a 3-tower residential project at Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-280.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-27 10:54:57</pubDate></item><item><title>UAEs buoyant real estate market helps mortgage assets to double</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-279.html</link><description>The housing mortgage assets are expected to double, courtesy the robust growth of UAE's real estate market, to Dh64 billion by 2011 from Dh32 billion in 2007</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-279.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-23 15:34:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai World Trade Centre awards Dh3.35b deal for DTCD first phase</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-278.html</link><description>Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) yesterday officially announced that it has awarded the development contract for the first phase of its Dubai Trade Centre</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-278.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-23 11:41:59</pubDate></item><item><title>House prices up 15% in two months and could double</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-277.html</link><description>The price of oil spiked to $128 a barrel last week and has been taking Dubai house prices up with it. Even the most cursory survey of price changes over just the past two</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-277.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-22 11:50:52</pubDate></item><item><title>Launch of $200million Eclipse Tower in Dubai Jumeirah Village</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-276.html</link><description>AAA Appraisers, yesterday launched the $200million Eclipse Tower in Dubai Jumeirah Village</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-276.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-22 11:03:43</pubDate></item><item><title>Work complete on $200m Dubai hospital</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-275.html</link><description>Construction work on the Saudi German Hospital  Dubai has been completed and the project is on schedule to open next year, a statement said</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-275.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-21 11:02:54</pubDate></item><item><title>94th floor Burj Dubai sold for $12 million</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-274.html</link><description>Having reached 158 floors and still growing, the worlds tallest skyscraper, Burj Dubai has sold 11000 sq ft of office space on the 94th floor to a European buyer for 12m</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-274.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-19 15:07:20</pubDate></item><item><title>Conceptual master plan for Six Flags Dubailand developed</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-273.html</link><description>Six Flags Dubailand, a multi-billion dirham leisure and entertainment real estate project in Dubai, has announced the development of conceptual master plan</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-273.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-19 14:26:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel announces residential district, Badrah on Dubai Waterfront</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-272.html</link><description>Nakheel, a Dubai World company known for its innovative real estate concepts, has unveiled a second residential district, Badrah' on Dubai Waterfront</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-272.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-19 11:00:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Mohammad launches Khor Dubai cultural project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-271.html</link><description>Shaikh Mohammed viewed a large model of the Dh7 billion project which will stretch 4 million cubic feet along the two banks of Dubai Creek</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-271.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-16 10:24:31</pubDate></item><item><title>Bawadi unveils infrastructure and transportation master plan</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-270.html</link><description>Bawadi, the world's largest hospitality and retail destination in Dubai and a member of real estate developer Tatweer, has disclosed its master plans for infrastructure</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-270.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-15 11:11:50</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubailand finalizes plans for Marvel Superheroes realty project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-269.html</link><description>Dubailand, a member of Tatweer, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, announced the finalization of the design and conceptual master plan</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-269.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-14 11:31:46</pubDate></item><item><title>DAMAC awards contract for its real estate development in IMPZ</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-268.html</link><description>DAMAC Properties, a leading master developer in the UAE, has awarded Dh22.9 million contract to NSCC Foundation Engineering for its Lakeside project,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-268.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-13 15:15:19</pubDate></item><item><title>Burj Dubai sets another record</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-267.html</link><description>Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower, has recorded another global first with the installation of glass panels at a height of 512 metres</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-267.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-13 10:29:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Track test starts for Dubai Metro</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-266.html</link><description>Roads and Transport Authority officials kept a tight lid on testing of its first Dubai Metro train amid one of its first mechanical trips Monday</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-266.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-12 15:06:19</pubDate></item><item><title>Dhs450m Deyaars Oakwood Residency sold out on launch day</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-265.html</link><description>Deyaar Development PJSC, the regions fastest growing real estate company, announced today the complete sell out of Oakwood Residency,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-265.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-09 11:56:18</pubDate></item><item><title>Gradual opening for new Dubai terminal</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-264.html</link><description>Dubai said it plans to open its new $4.5 billion airport terminal gradually rather than with "a big bang" to avoid the chaos that marked the opening of Heathrow airport's</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-264.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-08 11:52:51</pubDate></item><item><title>World's biggest theme parks rise in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-263.html</link><description>The world's biggest collection of cartoon character and thrill ride theme parks is to be built in the desert in Dubai.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-263.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-07 15:35:36</pubDate></item><item><title>Merlin to open Legoland in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-262.html</link><description>Merlin Entertainments Group is to open its first Legoland outside North America and Europe after agreeing a deal with Dubai-based developer Tatweer</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-262.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-07 12:14:13</pubDate></item><item><title>Supertowers with unique concepts to adorn Dubai skyline</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-261.html</link><description>Dubai's skyline is all set to be re-defined with numerous supertowers which comprise more than 100 storey and are more than 600 meters in height</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-261.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-07 10:46:20</pubDate></item><item><title>Deyaar unveils Oakwood Residency at IMPZ, Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-260.html</link><description>Deyaar, the fastest growing realty company in the region has unveiled Oakwood Residency, a Dh.450million residential tower at the (IMPZ) in Dubai.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-260.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-07 10:24:47</pubDate></item><item><title>House prices jump as interest rates fall</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-259.html</link><description>Last week the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to 2%, an action quickly followed by the UAE Central Bank, as the currencies remain pegged.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-259.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-06 17:03:37</pubDate></item><item><title>The Worlds first luxury island project in Dubai starts in 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-258.html</link><description>OQYANA World First, the first fully master-planned elite island community of the coveted 'The World' real estate development of Dubai,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-258.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-06 10:23:09</pubDate></item><item><title>First phase of construction begins at the $3.8bn Pearl Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-257.html</link><description>Al Fahim Group, the developers of the Dh.14bn Dubai Pearl Project have announced the commencement of first phase of construction of their world-class mixed-use developmet</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-257.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-06 10:06:22</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai really is a city for the future</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-256.html</link><description>When speaking about Dubai and the so-called "real estate bubble", conversations tend to focus on the short term.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-256.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-02 13:13:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Busch plans 4 theme parks in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-255.html</link><description>Busch Entertainment Corp. announced Thursday it was partnering with a Dubai company to develop four theme parks on an artificial island in the United Arab Emirates</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-255.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-01 14:47:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai ruler unit makes $3.85 bln on property sales</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-251.html</link><description>A unit of Dubai Holding, owned by the ruler of the Arab emirate, said profit last year almost doubled to $3.85 billion after it sold more land and property</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-254.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-01 12:53:37</pubDate></item><item><title>The Lagoons project in Dubai to ensure efficient use of energy</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-253.html</link><description>Sama Dubai, the international real estate investment and development arm of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Emirates Central Cooling Systems</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-253.html</guid><pubDate>2008-05-01 11:10:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Is World's Sixth Busiest 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15:06:13</pubDate></item><item><title>DIA's double-digit growth continues in 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-235.html</link><description>Dubai - Passenger throughput at Dubai International Airport crossed the 9 million mark in the first quarter this year</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-235.html</guid><pubDate>2008-04-14 12:16:35</pubDate></item><item><title>Dh.200bn The Mohammad Bin Rashid Gardens Project to keep up Green</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-234.html</link><description>Dubai has embarked upon a massive green initiative, costing about Dh.200bn, spreading across 880mn square feet of land, aimed towards preserving and protecting the enviro</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-234.html</guid><pubDate>2008-04-14 11:35:44</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai land transactions at 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12:06:27</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham gives Posh's parents &#xA3;8million Dubai mansion</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-226.html</link><description>Football star David Beckham displayed his generosity by gifting his wife Victoria's parents an 8 million-pound Dubai mansion</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-226.html</guid><pubDate>2008-04-07 11:32:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai expects 35% growth in office prices 08/09</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-225.html</link><description>Dubai's rise as a hub of international trade and business has fuelled demand for commercial space in the emirate</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-225.html</guid><pubDate>2008-04-03 16:24:21</pubDate></item><item><title>UK's Premier Inn to open its first hotel in 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10:40:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Reclamation of Nakheel's Dubai Promenade project complete</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-219.html</link><description>Nakheel has completed the reclamation of Dubai Promenade by placing the last rock on the projects breakwater The breakwater stretching 18kms required 1 m tonnes of rock</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-219.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-27 14:21:45</pubDate></item><item><title>HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid unveils Khor Dubai Cultural Project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-218.html</link><description>HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has launched the Khor Dubai cultural project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-218.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-27 12:29:24</pubDate></item><item><title>Phase 2 of Dubai World Central Residential City 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Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-213.html</link><description>The biggest shopping centre in the world is being built in Dubai beside the Burj Dubai skyscraper and will be completed early September</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-213.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-25 11:47:52</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE real estate sector draws huge investor interest</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-212.html</link><description>Gauging the huge attendance of the investors and buyers at the R R Local Property Show held in Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-212.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-20 11:42:54</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai soon to have low cost airline</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-211.html</link><description>The new airline a low cost carrier will complement the international air services already provided by Emirates</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-211.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-19 10:23:05</pubDate></item><item><title>New Dubai Creek bridge opens</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-210.html</link><description>The New Al Garhoud Bridge over the Dubai Creek was opened yesterday, easing the traffic flow between Bur Dubai and Deira</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-210.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-18 15:29:37</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE targets 90 percent services online by 2010</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-209.html</link><description>e UAE government has mandated that all government departments will have at least 50 percent of their services online by the end of this year</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-209.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-18 10:41:55</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Municipality reveals real estate and infrastructure plans</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-208.html</link><description>Dubai Municipality has come up with plans to build two new residential areas in Dubai, one in Al Khawaneej and the other between Al Barsha and Dubailand</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-208.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-18 10:22:47</pubDate></item><item><title>APG appointed as Architects for Damacs Suburbia project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-207.html</link><description>The Architectural Planning Group (APG) has been appointed as the architectural and mechanical consultants for Damacs Suburbia project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-207.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-17 13:33:33</pubDate></item><item><title>Two trains for Dubai Metro arrive from Japan</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-106.html</link><description>First two trains for 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This is one of those questions I am asked on a regular basis, and the short answer is that it depends on your circ</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-200.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-14 10:47:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Nakheel unveils master plan of Waterfront City in Dubai Waterfront</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-199.html</link><description>Nakheel one of the worlds largest and most innovative real estate developers based in Dubai has revealed the master plan for Waterfront City</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-199.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-13 14:03:58</pubDate></item><item><title>Star power cashes in on desert glitz</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-198.html</link><description>Stars have been flocking to Dubai over the past few years, having their names attached to real estate projects</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-198.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-13 09:56:19</pubDate></item><item><title>LloydsTSB offers US dollar mortgages on Dubai property</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-197.html</link><description>One clever way to position your personal finances to benefit from a possible revaluation of the UAE dirham is to take out a US dollar mortgage on UAE real estate</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-197.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-12 14:22:54</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai set to become a global model for future resort development</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-196.html</link><description>According to David Clifton MD - Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa Interval International Dubai could soon offer a template for success for other vacation ownership 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project</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-189.html</link><description>Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality has approved a beautification project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-189.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-10 14:58:41</pubDate></item><item><title>Work on 729 m long tunnel on Green Line of Dubai Metro is complete</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-188.html</link><description>Dubai Metro achieves another milestone with the completion of the underground tunnel boring work on the Green Line</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-188.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-10 10:34:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai International City handover complete</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-187.html</link><description>Nakheel yesterday said, it has completed the 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12:22:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Burj Dubai to inspire generations of architects</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-182.html</link><description>Burj Dubai, the worlds tallest building, will influence and inspire future generations of architects and engineers, said Mr Mohamed Ali Alabbar</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-182.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-05 11:09:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Municipality unveils landscaping projects worth US$126 mil</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-181.html</link><description>Dubai Municipality, the civic body supervising the development of Dubai, has launched a series of landscaping projects, worth over $126 million</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-181.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-04 14:53:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Office space in Dubai to grow to almost 110 million sq ft by 2011</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-180.html</link><description>According to CB Richard Ellis, leading global real estate advisory, the office space in Dubai is expected to grow by almost 250% within 3 years to 110 million sq ft</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-180.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-04 11:45:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Renowned scientist as advisor for Nakheels Blue Communities</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-179.html</link><description>Nakheel, one of the worlds largest privately held real estate development firms, has announced that Dr. Farouk El-Baz, the renowned scientist who played a key role</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-179.html</guid><pubDate>2008-03-04 10:41:20</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel classification rethinks for Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-178.html</link><description>The 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11:36:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction sector in Dubai gears up to meet soaring demand</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-173.html</link><description>The construction sector in Dubai is well up to the challenge of surging demand for space in the emirate</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-173.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-28 11:13:12</pubDate></item><item><title>Commercial realty in Dubai gains as DIC ushers $15b in investments</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-172.html</link><description>The commercial real estate sector in Dubai is expected to make major inroads as Dubai Industrial City</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-172.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-27 14:27:47</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction work commences on Dubais Arabian Canal</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-171.html</link><description>an integrated real estate development arm of Dubai World, has performed the ground breaking ceremony on the Dh40.4 billion worth 75 km long Arabian Canal</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-171.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-27 10:16:54</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai commercial space rental yields among worlds highest</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-170.html</link><description>Property management company Asteco stated this yesterday, but added that next year Dubai would still witness a shortfall of 18 million square feet of office supply</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-170.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-26 10:19:05</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai records high real estate sales of Dh.2.28bn</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-169.html</link><description>The property transactions including villa, land and apartment sales were high between 17th and 20th February 2008</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-169.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-25 11:39:18</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE economy predicted to register 7.8% growth in 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-168.html</link><description>A world wide study conducted by Reuters in 2007 expects the UAE economy to register 7.8% growth in 2008</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-168.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-25 10:41:55</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai receives best airport award</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-167.html</link><description>Dubai International Airport has won awards for Best Airport in the Middle East, at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards in Germany</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-167.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-25 10:29:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai World Central Phase II land sales registrations begins</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-166.html</link><description>Registrations have commenced for the Phase II of the freehold land sales at Dubai World Central, the urban land project in Jebel Ali</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-166.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-21 16:55:45</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubais Falcon City on its way to create records</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-165.html</link><description>Dubais Falconcity is on its way to create records, as few of its attractions are bound to be bigger than the original landmarks</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-165.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-21 16:19:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai realty price index shows steady growth</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-163.html</link><description>Dubais realty and property sector grew exponentially at 30% (in 2006) much higher than the average growth rate of 21%</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-164.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-21 11:28:34</pubDate></item><item><title>First batch of Metro train to reach Dubai in March 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-162.html</link><description>Dubai Metro is set to arrive in Dubai in the middle of March 2008 from Japan</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-162.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-21 10:38:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Mega Projects to discuss upcoming and existing real estate</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-161.html</link><description>The fourth Dubai Mega Projects Conference will take place on 3 and 4 March 2008 at the Al-Murooj Rotana Hotel in Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-161.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-21 10:17:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Shopping Malls In Dubai Expected To Double in the coming years</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>A media delegation comprising a number of international journalists visited BurJuman as part of their tour during Dubai Shopping Festival 2008</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-160.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-19 15:48:58</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Properties to lease commercial, residential and retail units</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-159.html</link><description>Dubai Properties have announced their plans to launch about 5000 commercial, residential and retail units from a vast range of projects for leasing this year</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-159.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-18 15:29:11</pubDate></item><item><title>UKS Premier Inn to open first hotel in 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Development (DED), the agency to organize, regulate and boost trade and industry within the Emirate of Dubai, has issued 1,177 licences</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-156.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-18 10:59:59</pubDate></item><item><title>DAMAC exhibits real estate projects at International Property show</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-155.html</link><description>The property exhibition is being held from 17-20 February, 2008 at the Dubai World Trade Centre Exhibition Centre</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-155.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-18 10:20:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai records land deals worth Dh9.65b</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-154.html</link><description>The total value of land transactions in Dubai last week reached Dh9.65 billion, of which sales exceeded Dh3.14 billion, according to the Land Department</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-154.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-15 11:18:08</pubDate></item><item><title>First Metro power plant completed on schedule in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-153.html</link><description>The first of the three main power supply plants to fuel Dubai Metro has been completed on schedule, Dubais Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has stated</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-153.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-14 13:55:54</pubDate></item><item><title>New real estate consortium launched in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-152.html</link><description>Great Properties has been launched as a full-service real estate sales and marketing agency</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-152.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-14 12:34:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Market visibility drives new players into Dubais property market</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-151.html</link><description>Intensified market visibility drives new players into Dubais multi-billion dollar property market</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-151.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-14 11:26:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Ten reasons Dubai real estate will continue to boom</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-150.html</link><description>Dubai real estate may well be the next asset class bubble to be created by inappropriate interest rate levels set by the US, alongside Hong Kong property</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-150.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-13 12:22:07</pubDate></item><item><title>Developer pledges affordable payment plans for projects in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-149.html</link><description>Sobha Group, one of the leading real estate developers with numerous projects in Business Bay and Jumeirah village in Dubai has pledged to offer buyers affordable housing</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-149.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-13 11:25:09</pubDate></item><item><title>Hundreds queue all night for Burj Dubai units</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-148.html</link><description>More than 300 people spent Friday night queuing up outside Emaar Properties Burj Dubai sales centre, desperate to grab several new units</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-148.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-12 13:57:36</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE population predicted to increase 18 percent by 2010</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-147.html</link><description>A recent study, conducted by the Research Unit at Mashreq Bank, has projected that the UAEs population in 2010 will be over 6.41 million by 2010</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-147.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-12 11:21:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Maritime City finalises strategic development</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-146.html</link><description>Dubai Maritime City has recently outlined the development plans for the first phase of its new marina berth project</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-146.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-12 10:43:43</pubDate></item><item><title>125 luxury buses to be added to Dubais intercity routes</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-.html</link><description>Some 125 new luxury buses, including 70 double deckers, will be added to inter-city routes to improve public transport services between Dubai and other emirates</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-145.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-11 15:51:31</pubDate></item><item><title>International Property Show 2008 to kick start on February 17</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-144.html</link><description>International Property Show 2008 has announced in a press conference that the event is set to witness the largest participation of leading global real estate developers</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-144.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-11 12:13:50</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai makes the right moves to handle the real estate boom</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-71.html</link><description>The formation of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority and the escrow account law back in July last year are now increasingly felt in the Dubai real estate market</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-71.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-11 11:27:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Al Osaimi unveils Dh1.5b flagship project in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-143.html</link><description>Kuwaiti developer Al Osaimi Investments and Real Estate launched on Sunday  its Dh1.5 billion flagship project on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai,dubai Residence,</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-143.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-11 10:30:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Tatweer DreamWorks to launch theme park in Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-141.html</link><description>Tatweer a member of Dubai Holding has formed a strategic alliance with US based DreamWorks Animation to develop a diverse portfolio of tourism and leisure projects in Dub</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-142.html</guid><pubDate>2008-02-09 11:32:04</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar unveils exclusive range of residences in Downtown Burj 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15:21:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Hard Rocks first hotel in Dubai to cost $1 billion</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-53.html</link><description>The first Hard Rock Hotel Dubai, to be built with Tasameem Group at a cost of Dh3.67 billion and fully operational in four years, marks the global brands foray</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-53.html</guid><pubDate>2007-12-07 14:26:01</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE realty to boom beyond 2015 according to two recent studies</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-51.html</link><description>The UAE, which accounts for more than 60 per cent of the regions real estate development, is projected to experience the boom beyond 2015, according to HSBC and Damac</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-51.html</guid><pubDate>2007-12-06 16:20:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai World Trade Centre Launches International Design 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14:17:28</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Rents and property prices to surge in 2008</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-45.html</link><description>In Dubai it definitely looks as though the real estate boom is set for at least another year, rents and property prices to rise by an average of 15% in 2008</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-45.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-29 17:48:54</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE Realty market to stabilize with the execution of Strata Law</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-44.html</link><description>The Strata and Facilities Management is widely expected to enhance the quality of life, and investors confidence, thereby bringing more stability to the UAE real estate</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-44.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-29 17:27:56</pubDate></item><item><title>London Business School in Dubai centre officially 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15:17:35</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Studio City commences first phase of construction works</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-36.html</link><description>Dubai Studio City (DSC), a member of TECOM Investments, today announced Phase 1 construction of its AED3.20 million Commercial Complex will be completed by December 2008.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-36.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-23 11:27:59</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Industrial and UKs TTE create vocation school</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-35.html</link><description>Dubai Industrial (DI) City has partnered with UK-based Technical Training Group (TTE) to help the industrial sector in the Middle East fill up its 120,000 vacancies</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-35.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-22 15:49:03</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar Malls Group completes Gold and Diamond Park expansion</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-34.html</link><description>The Emaar Malls Group, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has completed the second and third phase of Gold and Diamond Park expansion.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-34.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-22 15:39:57</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE wants Gulf to agree on any currency basket</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-33.html</link><description>UAE wants Gulf to agree to any currency basked so that they can use it to track exchange rates if they decide to drop pegs to the dollar</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-33.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-21 16:26:02</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE tops rankings in this years tax report</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-32.html</link><description>The United Arab Emirates has one of the worlds most attractive personal tax environments, according to a new global survey of expatriate hot spots by Mercer.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-32.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-19 15:41:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar to host sales of Platinum homes in Downtown Burj Dubai</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-31.html</link><description>Emaar Properties has announced that they are hosting a special sales roll-out on 17th November 2007, for its Platinum homes in Downtown Burj Dubai</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-31.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-19 11:46:19</pubDate></item><item><title>United Arab Emirates on track for Better Cities and Better Lives</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-30.html</link><description>The United Arab Emirates is one of the fastest growing countries in the world with one of the highest standards of living.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-30.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-16 16:42:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai will soon go eco-friendly with hybrid taxis and buses</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-29.html</link><description>Dubai: A ground-breaking decision to introduce hybrid vehicles into Dubais taxi fleet was announced yesterday.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-29.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-16 12:15:12</pubDate></item><item><title>Buying Property in Dubai Set to Become Even Easier for British</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-28.html</link><description>With demand far outstripping supply, buying property in Dubai is indeed an attractive prospect for investors with enough money to buy in</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-28.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-15 12:35:30</pubDate></item><item><title>Emaar considers listing in the London Stock Exchange</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-27.html</link><description>Emaar, the largest publicly listed real estate company in the Middle East, is planning to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) within the next 12 months</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-27.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-15 11:34:27</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai has $354b hospitality investment under development</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-26.html</link><description>Dubai has $354 billion worth of hotels, aviation and other hospitality infrastructure projects under development, according to Dubai officials.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-26.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-14 15:36:15</pubDate></item><item><title>DTCMs drive to attract 1.4m visitors from Britain and Ireland</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-25.html</link><description>The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is targeting to attract 1.4 million visitors from the  UK and Ireland markets by the year 2010.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-25.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-14 12:19:32</pubDate></item><item><title>West Coast Customs confirm DU as partner at Dubai Motor Show 07</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-24.html</link><description>West Coast Customs Middle East,the world-renowned car customization brand, today announced that they have signed an exclusive 1 year deal with UAEs telecom operator DU</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-24.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-14 11:39:44</pubDate></item><item><title>Entrepreneur Business Village opens doors for young 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07</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-19.html</link><description>The Dh.2.4billion Lifestyle City project in Dubailand, by ETA Star Group, will be formally launched on 13th November 2007, and the celebrated tennis player and style icon</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-19.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-07 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai recorded Dh.10.22bn worth land transactions last month</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-18.html</link><description>The total value of land transactions in Dubai touched Dh.10.22bn in October, according to Dubai Land Department.</description><guid>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-18.html</guid><pubDate>2007-11-05 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Deyaar Park Sells Out On 1st Day Of Launch</title><link>http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-news/news-bulletin-17.html</link><description>The first phase of Deyaar Development, the Deyaar 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