Business & Money | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 6:00 am |

The 16th edition of Cityscape Global, the Middle East’s largest, most influential real estate event, officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Recognised as the barometer for the regional real estate industry, Cityscape Global runs until Wednesday 13 September and will host to almost 300 exhibitors including the UAE’s major real estate developers Dubai Holding, Nakheel, Meydan, Meraas, Dubai South, DAMAC, Aldar Properties, as well as other local and international exhibitors from 30 countries.

 

Marking a milestone for Cityscape Global’s continued cooperation with the Dubai Land Department and its Real Estate Regulatory Authority, UAE-based projects are available for sale directly from exhibition stands, and a number of developers are offering special promotions and offers to visitors.

Dubai Properties, the real estate master developer behind some of the most prominent projects in Dubai is taking part in Cityscape Global this year to showcase developments across key destinations including Business Bay, Dubailand, and Dubai Wharf.  It is also launching two new projects for sale at the exhibition: Marasi Towers in Marasi Business Bay and Amaranta – phase 1 of Villanova in Dubailand.

Marwan Al Kindi, Executive Director of Sales and Sales Operations at Dubai Properties said:

“Over the years, Cityscape Global has gained tremendous momentum, becoming the leading real estate investment and development event in the region. Cityscape Global offers Dubai Properties the perfect platform to showcase our vision for our various innovative projects across the emirate, whilst demonstrating our ability to look to the future.  Platforms like these enable us to create and sustain interest in our new launches, further leveraging our position as a leading master developer.”

This year, a host of new local and international participants will take part including Arada (Sharjah), Aldar (Abu Dhabi), Imkan (Abu Dhabi), Oriental Pearls (Dubai), and Northacre from the UK, as well as companies participating as part of the Bahrain and Pakistan pavilions, and the Korean Tourism Organisation.

Leading Saudi developer, ARTAR Real Estate Development, is using Cityscape Global to showcase its 36-storey luxury residential tower, Mada Residences, opening in Downtown Dubai by Q2 2018, and the spotlight this week is firmly on the property’s Signature Collection of nine elite 4-bedroom apartments.

 

“We’re also highlighting the fact that Mada Residences offer the only two bedroom apartments with maids rooms in Downtown, making it the kind of property with exclusive features, extra quality and amenities that are in demand now from selective buyers in prime areas of Dubai,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, exclusive agents for the development.

Tom Rhodes, Exhibition Director at Cityscape Global said: “The exhibition is unmatched as an event that draws in the region’s real estate powerhouses as well as quality visitors that encompass the whole spectrum of the industry; from architects and brokers through to investors and end-users.

 

“Cityscape has also grown as a brand globally, with the Dubai event acting as the portfolio flagship, we now have a suite of events that branch into different markets around the world including Egypt, Turkey, Korea, Saudi Arabia, to name a few, as well as the decade-long Abu Dhabi exhibition and conference.”

Cityscape Global 2017 also features the Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets tonight (Monday 10 September), where pioneers at the forefront of the emerging real estate market will be celebrated at a glittering ceremony followed by a highly anticipated cocktail evening, held at the prestigious Conrad Hotel Dubai.

Designed to enable visitors and investors to make well-informed investment decisions, Cityscape Talks offer a platform on the show floor to learn more about the opportunities available at the exhibition. Industry sessions with a focus on key themes for real estate brokers, architects, engineers, and other professionals will be up for discussion

Cityscape Global 2017 returns with support from Foundation Partners: Dubai Properties, Nakheel PJSC; Platinum Sponsors: Al Marjan Island, Binghatti Developers, Union Properties PJSC; Gold Sponsor: Tamleek Real Estate Registration Trustee; and Silver Sponsor: Maryapi Real Estate Development; Project Marketing Sponsor: Aqua Properties and Strategic Partner: Dubai Land Department.

Cityscape Global is co-located with Building Healthcare, Innovation and Design Show, the regional business platform for build, construction, design and innovation of healthcare facilities. For more information about Cityscape Global visit: www.cityscapeglobal.com.