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Burj Dubai material supplier sets up Mideast base

Silicon material developer and manufacturer has set up its regional headquarters in Bahrain.





Burj Dubai exterior now complete - Emaar

Final piece of 24,348 cladding sections is fitted to the world's tallest tower.





Architect reveals Burj Dubai height

EXCLUSIVE: Iconic Dubai landmark destined to be 808 metres tall, says designer behind project.





Making initial preparations

The construction period for the Burj Dubai has proven equally complex in terms of MEP services as the final installation. Just what was needed to make the project operational?





Fire safety at height

Fire safety systems are considered one of the most vital components installed in the Burj Dubai's MEP services.





Pipe plans

The plumbing distribution system for the Burj Dubai tower has needed considerable care at the design and installation stages. We take a look at the issues that had to be tackled.





Tower power

Ensuring 24/7 power supplies for the Burj Dubai has meant some unusual distribution practices. We take a look at the final systems being installed in the project.





Cool runnings

Keeping over 160 floors of residential, hotel and commercial premises constantly at their desired temperatures is no mean task. Add the need for energy efficiency to the list and the MEP consultants and contractors had a large task on their hands.





Going up…

As the tallest building in the world the vertical transportation systems will play a major role in the success of its future operation, we explore how visitors will travel up and down the Burj Dubai.





Servicing the Burj

With services risers running the full 600m+ height of the building, designing MEP systems to serve the Burj Dubai has taken great care. How will the tower be serviced?





Skywards services

With each milestone passed by the Burj Dubai, the skills involved in creating the structure become even more evident.





Burj Dubai now towers 600m

Iconic mega-structure continues to solidify position as tallest structure in the world, Emaar says.





Ban cars, restrict water – go green

Don't boil the frog, but GCC countries should start ramping up their green initiatives now argues David Westley.





Moorish details

Wilson Associates brings a Moroccan touch to Old Town Dubai in the newly launched Palace hotel.





Tower of London

Emaar is preparing to list in London. Chairman Mohammed Alabbar tells Arabian Business why.




Workers are back after strike ends

Arabtec Construction workers were back on site last Saturday after their strike - which lasted almost two weeks - came to an end.





Emaar: Financial Dominance

UAE property giant currently ranks in the Financial Times Global 500 firms.





Emaar's $100bn Global Property Portfolio

UAE property giant is in 17 countries with a property portfolio worth $100 million.





Emaar plans $40bn London listing

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dubai property giant Emaar plans to float on London Stock Exchange next year.





Strike disruptions delay Arabtec projects

Burj Dubai contractor fears key projects may miss completion dates.





Burj builder Arabtec buys 60% of Target

Burj Dubai builder Arabtec says it has has acquired 60% of UAE construction firm.





Arabtec strikers back down in return to work

UAE construction firm says two-week strike by workers over pay and conditions is now over.





Kuwait Burj-beater plans get green light

Municipal Council approves drawings for City of Silk development, including 1,001-metre Burj Mubarak Al-Kabir.





Armani Residences revealed

EXCLUSIVE: First pictures of sumptuous interior of Burj Dubai apartments designed by Giorgio Armani.





Emaar wears Armani at Burj Dubai

Property developer reveals first residential designs by Italian fashion icon in the world's tallest building.





Top of the list

Hot on the heels of last week's announcement that DP World will float 20% of its mega operation on the DIFX, one of the region's fastest growing companies is set to follow suit, but with a twist. For the first time in the Gulf it will be lead by a 27 year-old woman. James Bennett reports.





Canal desires

A waterway from Dubai to Fujeirah has been a dream for generations. Perhaps its time has come.




Burj Dubai nearly at its peak

The 'topping out' of the Burj Dubai is expected to take place at the end of October.




Multiforms is an outside winner

Multiforms has won contracts worth a combined $88 million (AED 325 million) for cladding work on two projects in Dubai.





Malaysian firm to cap Burj Dubai

Samsung awards Eversendai $14.7mn contract to construct spire at top of world's tallest building.