Dubai is gearing up to host a groundbreaking conference and exhibition on the future of coastline development in the Middle East.

To be held at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai from May 9 to 10, Waterfront 2005 Dubai will be the first dedicated business-to-business event outlining future opportunities in waterfront design, construction and planning, says a spokesman for the organiser, Seatrade Middle East.
The conference will bring together speakers from a number of countries across three continents.
Seatrade believes the project is a timely development as the Middle East leads the world in coastal real estate.
“The governments of the Middle East are proven world-beaters in this sector, turning creative and exciting ideas into reality,” said Chris Hayman, managing director, Seatrade.
“Massive investment in waterfront projects and investor-friendly policies are driving projects linked to spiralling growth in retail, recreation, and property ownership. Waterfront 2005 Dubai will showcase the future of coastline development,” he adds.
The two-day conference will probe the latest issues surrounding waterfront development, including investment risks, the challenges of land reclamation and dredging, environmental impact, water and land transportation links and infrastructure.
“It will also provide case studies not only from the Gulf and Middle East, but from around the world,” he adds.