Cityscape Global 2013: New Projects Will Be Plenty

October in Dubai is usually a very busy month – rich on events and exhibitions. One of the most important one is Cityscape Global, the region’s biggest real estate exhibition. This year it starts on Tuesday, October 8th.

The demand for exhibition space organizers received was healthy. Cityscape Global was fully sold by 26th of August.

A large number of major announcements is expected to be made by participating exhibitors during the three-day event.

New launches are expected from local real estate developers Emaar, Nakheel, Dubai Properties Group, Meraas, Dubai World Central and Meydan.

In additon, several local developers will be exhibiting for the first time while some old names will be returning after an extended hiatus since the 2008 crash.

MAG Group, Omniyat, Tanmiyat, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Union Properties return for the first time in several years. Diamond Developers, SKAI, and Sobha Group will exhibit for first time at this year’s show.

With more than 200 international and regional exhibitors aiming at attracting investors this year, Cityscape would be larger this year. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event will cover more than 25,000 sq metres. This is an increase of 50 per cent on last year and its largest size in four years.

So far, 2013 has also seen several major projects reminiscent of pre-2008 days announced for the UAE. Some of the most remarkable projects include Mohammed bin Rashid City, several developments between Damac and Paramount, Dubai’s water canal project.

This year, UAE’s developers can expect to face competition from overseas exhibitors. Turkey will once again be the largest of eight international pavilions, with over 30 companies representing the country.

Qatar is also expected to have a large presence with Msheireb Properties, Mall of Qatar, Barwa and United Development Company all among the Gulf state’s headline developers.