Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Nakheel puts mall plans on hold

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Nakheel has announced that its massive mall expansion programme, announced last year, has been delayed by 12 months due to the current economic downturn.

In April 2008 the Dubai-based property developer unveiled plans that… [more]


Palm Jumeirah hotel set to open in 2010

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Ukrainian property developer the Poznyakizhilstroy Corporation has confirmed that its Kempinksi resort development on the Palm Jumeirah is on track for completion in 2010.

The company also confirmed that construction work would… [more]


Harry Winston opens boutique at Atlantis

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Harry Winston, the world famous jeweller and watchmaker, has opened its first shop in Dubai.

The boutique at the new Atlantis Hotel offers its exquisite diamond jewellery watches and, from spring, a selection… [more]


Marina Residences almost complete

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Dubai property developer Nakheel has announced that its Marina Residences development on the Palm Jumeirah is now almost complete.

The handover of more than 900 apartments will begin in April 2009.

The… [more]


Palm Jebel Ali theme parks delayed

Monday, February 9th, 2009

A plan to develop 4 theme parks on Dubai’s Palm Jebel Ali has been put on hold.

Nakheel and the Busch Entertainment Group have delayed the projects for at least one year… [more]


New monorail welcomes first official riders

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

The Palm Monorail welcomed its first official riders last week. A group from the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and developers Nakheel rode the light rail system on the Palm Jumeirah from… [more]


Cirque Du Soleil tickets now on sale

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Tickets for the Cirque Du Soleil show Alegria at the Ibn Battuta Mall are now on sale.

The famous circus will return to Dubai between March 5 and April 5 2009 with evening… [more]


Cirque du Soleil returns to Dubai

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Cirque du Soleil will return to Dubai next year before taking permanent residence at the Palm Jumeirah.

The Canadian-based circus will perform their popular show Alegria at the Ibn Battuta Mall from… [more]


QE2 arrives in Dubai

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

The QE2 is scheduled to arrive in Dubai later today. The world’s most famous cruise ship will be moored at Mina Rashid where she will be transformed into a luxury hotel to be anchored off… [more]


Zabeel Investments renames hospitality brand

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Zabeel Investments has announced that has renamed its hospitality brand Tiara Hotels & Resorts to Essque Hotels. [more]