DUBAI, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Dubai state developer Nakheel has secured 17 billion dirhams ($4.63 billion) in financing as the group behind the palm-shaped islands accelerates plans for new waterfront ...

Dubai’s explosive buildout may be no better exemplified than its construction of a series of palm-shaped islands directly offshore of the coastline. Discernable from space, the islands will host a ...

Palm Jebel Ali is not just about scale, it is about ambition. The island will feature 16 to 17 fronds and seven interconnected islands, housing over 240,000 residents across 30,000 to 50,000 families.

Nakheel unveils Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali — 212 resort-style homes offering sea views and wellness ...

Bethesda, Maryland-based Marriott International, which recently opened its 8,000th hotel, has opened its first resort in the United Arab Emirates. The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai is on one of ...

This reporting was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Artificial islands have become an important marketing tool for cities in developing countries seeking to lure well-to-do ...

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Gulf News Dubai: Dubai is seen as well suited to become the global yachting and boating community's premier destination. With several large waterfront developments, the emirate ...

Hundreds of buyers scrambled to snap up luxury homes on the largest of Dubai's palm-shaped islands where villas are going for 10 times the price of when the project was launched — but never built — ...

Featuring five-star hotels, premium residences, a marina, a beachfront promenade, and high-end retail, Dubai Islands is set to be Dubai’s next waterfront haven. Unlike its neighbouring regions, like ...

A new Dubai hotel incentive programme grants 100% fee refunds for two years on projects in Palm Jebel Ali and other key areas ...

Nakheel’s launch follows the unveiling of Palm Jebel Ali’s Beach and Coral Collection villas Nakheel, a member of Dubai ...