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• Building blocksInterviews | 5 November 2009

  John Bullough, the CEO of Abu Dhabi based-Aldar Properties, tells Claire Ferris-Lay why the real estate developer is concentrating on UAE the capital amid the downturn.

• Highway to happinessFeatures | 24 October 2009

  How the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and accompanying Saadiyat-Shahama highway were delivered on time.

• Fast foodFeatures | 9 October 2009

  Entering their final lap in the run up to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,how are Yas Island's F&B operators preparing their teams for the onslaught of hungry race-goers?

• Race to the finish for F1 circuitFeatures | 16 September 2009

  Heavy machines will have plenty to do until the official opening of Abu Dhabi’s racetrack.

• Top 10 billion dollar projects in Abu DhabiFeatures | 27 June 2009

  Abu Dhabi has come out on top during the economic downturn and is still forging ahead with development.

• Back to basicsFeatures | 11 June 2009

  A meltdown in the Gulf’s real estate sector is pushing developers to consider building cheaper accommodation.

• Abu Dhabi: A falcon’s viewFeatures | 30 May 2009

  Many contractors have shifted focus to Abu Dhabi, as the flow of construction work in the UAE capital has progressed with confidence. CW looks at the prospects across the emirate as it goes public with its development plans.

• Temperature checkComment | 25 April 2009

  Cityscape Abu Dhabi had been anticipated as a temperature check of the property development industry. Public and industry response was cool, but government response was considerable.

• The Eco-EmirateInterviews | 16 March 2009

  Two master developers explain why Abu Dhabi developers are at the forefront of sustainable projects and their plans to build communities as well as a better tomorrow.

• Safe from harmFeatures | 7 March 2009

  Stakeholders can make great advances when they come together in the name of health and safety.

• Thrill seekersInterviews | 7 February 2009

  The region's emerging theme park industry has potential for great growth but as six experts point out, its success depends on establishing a destination around the attractions.

• Will David Fisher have the last laugh and build his rotating tower?Comment | 17 January 2009

  A couple of events have occurred this past week that demonstrate the crazy and very interesting characteristics of the construction industry in the Gulf region.

• Stretching the boundariesFeatures | 16 November 2008

  The Middle East is actively involved with Iskandar in Malaysia - but will investors be as forthcoming as the global slowdown intensifies, and how will the wider Medini project affect Singapore?

• Bright futureComment | 15 October 2008

  As we’re slowly heading towards winter in the Gulf, two things come to mind. One is that it’s now exceptionally pleasant to be walking around outside in the evenings, as restaurants and cafes start to fill their outdoor terraces.

• Ka$hakhstanFeatures | 10 August 2008

  Gulf states are leading the charge into Kazakhstan with its vast and untapped commodity wealth up for grabs.

• Entertainment engineFeatures | 9 August 2008

  The global growth of the entertainment industry will be driven by emerging markets such as the Middle East, report PricewaterhouseCoopers' advisory services senior manager Kate Simpson and senior consultant Amit Caspi following their latest study.

• Capital appreciationFeatures | 18 July 2008

  Abu Dhabi's property market is hotter than the Gulf's August waters and prices are set to keep soaring.

• Skylines for saleFeatures | 22 June 2008

  Plummeting property valuations in London's have attracted a surge of investment from the Middle East. 

• Hotel boom Features | 8 May 2008

  Investors are now committing to major hotel-building projects, including Emaar, Nakheel and Aldar.

• Pole positionFeatures | 8 May 2008

  Benoy's design for a Yas Island icon blends vehicular and building architecture.

• High visibilityFeatures | 12 March 2008

  Fifteen million safe working hours on one site is a huge achievement, Aldar's health and safety leader explains just how it was possible.

• From camp to communityComment | 5 March 2008

  "Respected" and "happy" were just two of the words used by Rakesh Kumar, a tower crane operator for Aldar Laing O'Rourke (ALOR), when he was describing how he felt about life on Yas Island Worker's Community.

• Design of the public realmComment | 4 March 2008

  Aldar CEO Ronald Barrott talks about the role design of the open space plays in creating a unique development.

• Target practiceFeatures | 3 March 2008

  The development of its infrastructure, marketing and operational resources will play a vital role in Dubailand reaching its ambitious 15 million visitor target by 2010, according to attractions industry experts.

• The trust in any relationshipComment | 1 March 2008

  While in discussion with a number of contractors over the last few weeks, all alluded to being in talks with other firms about partnering.