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Dubai’s Damac Launches New Hotel Villa Concept Within Akoya Oxygen

Villas range from three to six bedroom units with prices starting at Dhs1.7 million.

Dubai’s Drake & Scull Wins $79m Engineering Contract

The mixed use project, in Dubai, is scheduled to be completed by 2016.

Dubai’s RTA Awards Dhs475m Contract For Mega Bluewaters Island Project

The contract has been awarded to build the bridges linking the project to the mainland.

Nakheel’s New Dragon City Project To Begin Leasing Retail Space

The developer is offering 1.3 million sq ft of new shop and showroom space in its mixed use development.

Bahrain-Dubai Joint Venture Closes Third Bombardier Deal

The deal for the leasing of three Bombardier Q400 NextGen planes is worth $94 million at list prices.

Nakheel’s Net Profit Rises 115% In Q1 2015

The company attributed the growth in profits to a strong performance by its development business.

Dubai Investments Posts 6.5% Q1 Net Profit Rise

The conglomerate said its net profit was Dhs282 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Q1 Net Profit Rises 32%

The unit made a net profit of Dhs433 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Dubai’s ENBD Sets Pricing For $500m 5-yr Bond At Midswaps Plus 150 bps

The size of the issue was capped at $500 million and books exceeded $650 million with more accounts to respond.

Dubai’s Emirates NBD Sets IPTs For $500m, 5-Year Bond Issue

Rated Baa1/A+ by Moody’s and Fitch, ENBD has mandated HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered Bank and itself as bookrunners.

Dubai House Prices Down 2-3% In Q1 2015 – Asteco

Rents in the emirate, on average, remained flat during the first quarter of the year, the report found.

Dubai’s Nshama Launches ‘Safi’, Units From Dhs350,000 In Town Square

The new Safi community will feature studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves Dhs500m Union Museum Project

The museum, located next to the Union House in Dubai, will showcase the events leading to the formation of the UAE.

UAE’s Dubal Holding Looks Into Buying Stakes In Energy Projects

The firm is looking for equity interests related to coal, solar, gas, and other alternative sources of energy.

Dubai’s DP World Says No Plans For Share Buyback

Earlier on Monday, shareholders approved a proposal to buy back a “limited number” of the company’s shares, according to a bourse filing.

Gloria Hotel To Embark On Dhs80 Million Revamp

Major four-star hotel to phase in room upgrades that reflect latest design trends.

Dubai’s DP World Says Shareholders Approve Limited Share Buyback

The approval was granted at the firm’s annual shareholder meeting, according to a bourse filing.

Dubai’s DP World Posts 4.4% Rise In Q1 Gross Container Volumes

Gross volumes totalled 15 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) in the opening three months of 2015.

Revealed: Top 10 Cities With The Highest Skyscraper Rents

Dubai is ranked 16th spot on the index, with prime office rents remaining flat since H2 2014.

Dubai Q1 Real Estate Transactions Total Dhs64bn, Indians Top Foreign Investors

Indian nationals accounted for Dhs3.040 billion of the total.

Dubai Financial Market Q1 Net Profit Falls 69%

The firm made a net profit of Dhs67.7 million ($18.4 million) in the three months to March 31.

Dubai’s DP World Eyes Dollar Bond – Sources

The Dubai-based firm could raise between $750 million and $1 billion from the bond.

Dubai ‘Can Take A Canopy’ Says Hilton Brands Chief

Hilton’s new neighbourhood brand targets districts with strong local flavour

Bloom Launches Dubai Marina Residential Tower

Construction work on the project is set to begin in the first half of this year.

SKAI Rebrands Jumeirah Village Circle Property To Viceroy

The newly branded hotel is scheduled for operation in 2018.

Dubai Parks And Resorts Partners With UK’s Merlin Entertainment For Lego Water Park

The water park is an addition to the under construction Legoland Dubai theme park, set to open in October 2016.

Dubai’s Noor Bank Sets Price Thoughts For $500m 5-yr Debut Dollar Sukuk

Initial price thoughts were set in the 140 basis points area over midswaps for the sukuk, which have an agency-based structure known as wakala.

Dubai Courier Aramex Q1 Net Profit Rises 10%

The company made a net profit of Dhs86.6 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Taiwan CPC To Set Up Oil, LNG Trade Units In Dubai, Qatar

The company expects to set up offices by the end of this year.

Egypt Arm Of Dubai Developer Emaar Reports Big Profit Increase

The subsidiary of Dubai’s Emaar said profits reached $22.65 million in the first quarter of 2015.