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Emaar goes from strength to strength

Emaar goes from strength to strength

26 April 2011 Hotel News

Dubai-based property developer Emaar, the group behind the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa, has registered a net profit of Dhs421m ($115m). The company cited project deliveries in the UAE and international markets for the solid figures. Its flagship Dubai Mall reported a record footfall, whilst Address Hotels recorded an average occupancy of 87 percent.

Emaar seeks Indian expansion

Emaar seeks Indian expansion

18 April 2011 Hotel News

Emaar Hospitality Group has confirmed it is assessing potential partners as it seeks to bring its ‘The Address’ brand to India for the first time. The Dubai-based property group plans to bring the five-star chain to Indian capital Delhi within the next two years.

Saudi Arabia to build world’s tallest skyscraper - twice height of Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia to build world’s tallest skyscraper - twice height of Burj Khalifa

12 April 2011 Hotel News

The Saudi Royal family has unveiled plans to start construction of the world’s tallest skyscraper. The Kingdom Tower will measure 1.6km high, making it twice the height of the current world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The mixed-use development will cost £12bn and consist of hotels, offices, luxury apartments and a shopping centre.

Emaar hands Hamptons control to Countrywide

18 June 2010 Hotel News

Emaar Properties has handed part of subsidiary Hamptons International to UK estate agency Countrywide in a move designed to free the developer to focus on the Middle East and North Africa. Emaar did not specify if it had sold the operations of Hamptons to Countrywide and did not give a value for the deal.

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa opens with dazzling light show

5 January 2010 Hotel News

Dubai has opened the world’s tallest building, renaming it the Burj Khalifa in honour and gratitude of the United Arab Emirates president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Plans have also been announced to open the world’s first Armani Hotel, which is located inside the tower, to the public in March.

Dubai markets rally after Emaar shelves merger

Dubai markets rally after Emaar shelves merger

10 December 2009 Hotel News

Dubai’s stock markets have soared today following news that Emaar was scrapping a merger with three other state-owned real estate groups, in a move that distances it from fears of growing toxic debt within government-owned companies.