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Northern Emirates

Construction gathers pace as rail and waterfront megaprojects advance

Once-sleepy coastal towns, the Northern Emirates are fast becoming destinations in their own right. Etihad Rail is linking these emirates with Abu Dhabi, Dubai and, in time, the wider region, thus boosting connectivity, which in turn will drive economic development. The real estate market is on the upswing, with the $5.7-billion Wynn Al Marjan Island set to put Ras Al Khaimah on the global resort map, while attracting developers and investors to move in.

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Coastal ambitions lead bold construction wave

A transformative wave of developments is sweeping the Northern Emirates, with Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah at the forefront. Once reputed as “sleepy”, these emirates are now drawing global brands, developers, and investors with world-class, mixed-use projects, many of which are underpinned by green visions.

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Real estate boom

The Northern Emirates are experiencing an unprecedents surge in real estate development, fuelled by strategic initiatives and high-profile projects like the Wynn Resort...

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Bay homes on a budget

A four-tower residential complex is now rising rapidly within Ras Al Khaimah’s Mina Al Arab waterfront community, promising unobstructed views over the surrounding...

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A Wynn-win for Marjan

Construction work has been launched on the $3.9-billion Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, following the appointment of contractors to undertake the enabling and...

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Gaining momentum

The Northern Emirates are poised to take off with mega real estate developments, building on the increased recognition in their tourism and investment potential from...

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Arada on a roll

The Sharjah-based developer is poised for further expansion, with a portfolio worth nearly $9 billion under development and having already completed more than 1,200 units...

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Focus on priorities

Cashing in on their proximity to Dubai, the Northern Emirates remain committed to developing their infrastructure and real estate assets in tune with current demands for...

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Arada wins success despite challenges

Undaunted by the current crisis, Arada is looking to handover all homes in the first phases of its debut project Nasma Residences while at Aljada, its Dh24-billion ($6.53-billion) megaproject, the developer continues to launch work on further residential phases.

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Thriving on affordability

The Northern Emirates continue to cash in on their proximity to Dubai, with Sharjah in particular seeing demand in Emerging Sharjah which promises dream homes that are...

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Targeting tourists

With all eyes on the Expo 2020 Dubai, the Northern Emirates are aiming to cash in on the potential of this world-class event by boosting their tourism potential and...

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Shopping destinations

As part of its planned Dh30-billion ($8.16 billion) investment in the UAE by 2026, Majid Al Futtaim is working on four City Centre projects in three of the Northern...

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A city for 70,000

Aljada, Sharjah’s largest ever mixed-use project, is poised to get off the ground shortly, following the official launch of the development’s first phase...

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Ambitious goals

The Northern Emirates are showing impressive progress in terms of projects development, with hospitality, tourism, housing and infrastructure topping their list of...

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Fairways rising up

Construction work has started on the second residential community within The Fairways district at Al Zorah, a Dh2-billion ($544 million) mixed-use development taking...

Northern Emirates

Thriving on affordability

The smaller of the UAE emirates have a fair share of projects including infrastructural development and landmark real estate schemes that could rival those of Dubai and...

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Tourism thrust

With the Northern Emirates intensifying efforts to boost their tourism potential and upgrade their infrastructure, several hotel chains are set to open doors and cater to...

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Luxury landmark

SNAGGING, testing and commissioning of the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems are currently under way at the Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaimah, which is...

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The Northern Emirates, traditionally quiet compared to their more affluent neighbouring emirates, have been battling the impact of the global economic crisis. Government efforts are under way to revive construction activity through housing, infrastructure, industry and tourism development, says MRIDULA BHATTACHARYA.

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Gateway to the sea

PILING work is under way on a hotel and commercial tower at the Bab Al Bahr project located on Al Marjan Island, the first man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah...

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Right on track

WORK on the first phase of the estimated Dh3.2 billion ($871.3 million) Ajman One project is 75 per cent complete with cladding works set to commence on the 12...

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Upmarket Uptown

WORK on Ajman Uptown, a Dh3.5 billion ($953.7 million) community project, is on schedule, according to the developer Sweet Homes Holdings (SHH...

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Ajman One Advabces

THE first phase of the Dh3.3-billion ($898- million) Ajman One, a premier residential, commercial and hospitality project, will be completed on schedule by the first and...

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Marjan stays on track

INFRASTRUCTURE work on Phase Two of Al Marjan Island will commence this month as similar work is ongoing on the first phase, according to Rakeen, developer and planner of...

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Shaken but still standing

Despite the market taking a body blow from the global recession, developers in the Northern Emirates are putting on a brave face and hoping that a recovery is around the...

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Stellar concept

The reclamation work is near completion on the Al Nujoom Islands project, which covers an area of about 60 million sq ft in the Hamriya area on the northeastern coast of...

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Star attraction

ADh8 billion ($2.17 billion) signature beachfront residential development that will be located on the picturesque Dana Island in Ras Al Khaimah has been launched by...

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Projects galore

Over the past year, the once-sleepy emirate of Ajman has been buzzing with the launch of new projects, which have included both its “largest” as well as its “tallest...

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Breaking the mould

After years of silently witnessing the transformation of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi landscape, the property sector of the Northern Emirates is evolving to create spectacular...

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New gateway to RAK

Design work is currently in progress on the RAK Gateway City in Ras Al Khaimah, which is expected to house around 250,000 people upon completion...

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Northern Exposure

Increasing competition, higher property prices and the fear of overheating markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is pushing developers to include the Northern Emirates of the...

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Bay Watch

Work on the first phase of the La Hoya Bay development, an $800 million luxury freehold waterfront apartment complex in Ras Al Khaimah, was scheduled to start last month...

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Flag unfurls

The first quarter of next year will see a major new landmark rising in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah when the Dh7 billion ($1.9 billion) Emirates Flag project gets under...

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Boom sets northward

The Northern Emirates of the UAE are in no way behind Dubai and Abu Dhabi in construction projects. They are playing an equally active role, if not more, in transforming...

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Heading north

The sleepy little Northern Emirates have woken up and are now set to create a stir in the market with a string of big-ticket projects...

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Star Attraction

An integrated tourist city that will accommodate 40,000 residents in several residential districts is to be built in Sharjah at a cost of Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion...

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Multi-faceted growth

THE UAE's Northern Emirates are witnessing an upsurge in activity in various sectors.Taking a leaf from the more high-profile Dubai, the majority of them - Sharjah, Ajman...

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New expo centre opens

A new world-class exhibition complex opened in Sharjah recently. Designed to maximise functionality and flexibility, the Dh200 million ($54.5 million) Expo Centre...

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Eurocon sales honour

Ajman Free Zone-based Eurocon Building Industries, a multinational group with varied business interests in construction, real estate, hotels, poultry farming and animal...

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An upsurge in construction

The Northern Emirates continue to boost their infrastructure, reports Mridula Bhattacharya. A major power and desalination plant under construction is expected to give an...

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An upsurge in projects

The Northern Emirates are seeing a relative boom compared to the lull experienced over recent years. A mega project is a power and desalination plant in Fujairah. In...

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MARKET TO PICK UP

The Northern Emirates are trying to emulate Dubai's example and boosting their tourism sector. This is giving rise to a number of hotel and commercial buildings including...