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Building Greener Thinking into Middle East’s Real Estate

Across the Middle East, it’s not just the glass skyscrapers glittering in the sunlight; growing numbers of buildings are incorporating renewable energy measures such...

Projects nominations invited for ‘Commercial Interior Design Awards 2012’

‘Outstanding use of American hardwoods in a project’ award to recognize interior design regional projects featuring US hardwoods With just over a month left until...

Contemporary Design wins traditional Majlis Competition

Winner of the third annual Contemporary Majlis Competition was announced today at INDEX

Working on the 139th floor of Burj Khalifa

An exclusive interview for DubaiChronicle.com with the owner of the interior decoration and marble design company Mr. Rasheed Hallak reveals details about working on Burj Khalifa.

INDEX awards Best Contemporary Majlis Designer

Ivan Parati from Uniconsult wins the 4th Contemporary Majlis Design Competition Winner of People’s Choice Award to be announced on Thursday 27th September 2012  Ivan Parati...

Climate-Defying Projects Become Newest Hit in Dubai

Dubai’s climate is not really that much tourist-friendly. The emirate has a tropical desert climate which means that the summers are very hot and...

World Architecture Festival launches ‘Wood Excellence Prize’

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced that this year’s WAF awards programme will feature a ‘Wood Excellence Prize’ for the first time. Sponsored...

The Secret Behind’s World’s Tallest Buildings

The world’s first skyscraper was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago. It was build back in 1884 and it had a barely 10 floors...

How to spot a thriving city: Look to its real estate

From state-of-the-art shopping centers to gleaming office towers and global logistics hubs, 30 cities command nearly half the world’s new investment in commercial buildings,...

A First of Its Kind Undersea Residence To Be Completed Soon;...

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island announced today the submersion of what is believed to be the world’s first undersea residence, which will be completed in...

INDEX to host third annual Contemporary Majlis Competition

Six finalists selected from over 60 designers across the globe Designs to showcase the future of the traditional Arabic space Winner to be announced on the...

Your Own Home Designer Few Clicks Away

Today home design and decorating often come hand in hand with technology. Various software programs are currently offered on the market promising to...

Middle East’s Dedicated Landscaping And Exterior Show Starts in Dubai

Outdoor Design Build & Supply, presented by Dubai Municipality, to host more than 100 local and international players in outdoor environments The Middle East’s dedicated...

MENA region demonstrates growing preference for hardwoods

US hardwood lumber and veneer exports to Middle East and North Africa top USD 43.22 million in first half of 2012 MENA region demonstrates increased...

Burj Dubai: Fact Sheet

Described as both a ‘Vertical City’ and ‘A Living Wonder,’ Burj Dubai, developed by Dubai-based Emaar Properties PJSC, is the world’s tallest...

China will build tower taller than Burj Khalifa in 7 months

One of Dubai biggest (or shall we say tallest) treasures and prides, Burj Khalifa, may soon lose its title ‘World’s Tallest Building.’ Moreover, this...

“Haute Homes” by Karl Lagerfeld and Infinity Holdings

Fashion icon to design 80 residential homes, which will include a limited edition line Designer to exclusively work with Dubai Infinity Holdings in GCC and...

First F Hotel to open in Dubai

In world's news, the global satellite network Fashion TV is said to have signed a deal with Al Habtoor Group to open the first...