The Pixel Tower: James Law Cybertecture was inspired by bubbles in a champagne glass.

New cities: Sorouh’s Shams Abu Dhabi on Reem Island will become one of the UAE capital city’s landmark developments when completed.

Tower talk: one of the spectacular projects by Sorouh at this year’s Cityscape Dubai 2007.

Minister: Sheikh Gargawi takes a tour.

Marina marvel: UAE property giant Tanmiyat showcased its Ajman Marina project that aims to transform the emirate’s coastline in 2012.

Living the dream: The Pad promises to be one of the world’s most high-tech buildings.

International interest: Singapore Marina was one of the many international projects showcased at this year’s Cityscape Dubai 2007.

Limitless: Canal project will change the face of Dubai.

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Completion is expected in 2009. According to the company The Pad is one the world's first full cybertecture apartment tower with intelligent rooms, voice control, artificial intelligence, automated parking and "morph-able furniture". Among many other innovative projects in the pipeline and under construction, James Law Cybertecture International is involved in two residential developments on Dubai Waterfront, both of which will host major steps forward in home technology.

Tameer
At this year's Cityscape event, Tameer officially announced the launch of it's three newest projects; Platinum Towers in Business Bay, Tameer Towers in Shams Abu Dhabi and displayed models of it's latest international project in Jordan, Al Majd City, beginning sales of the 18,500 residential units. Tameer announced it's third venture into Dubai's Business Bay earlier this year with the new Silver Tower, scheduled for completion in 2009. All units for the Silver Tower were sold out just two weeks after it was launched. Alongside being an office, the tower will host swimming pools and a mini golf course. The development is expected to reach an estimated construction value of US$122m.

Nakheel

Working with the international consultancy the Sustainability Advisory Group, Nakheel announced that it had conducted an investigation into the sustainability of its construction and real estate development in Dubai. It used Cityscape 2007 to showcase satellite images of Dubai from 1973 to the present day, followed by a projected image of what Dubai is likely to look like in the future from the same perspective. These images show how influential Nakheel's developments have been on the growth of the emirate, with the Palm projects and The World, and how influential it is set to be as each project is completed over the next decade. On the Palm Jumeirah alone, there will be 30 hotels, which will increase the number of beachfront hotels in Dubai by 70%. The company also unveiled a 13m scale of model of Dubai, suggesting how the city will look in the future.

Tanmiyat

Tanmiyat promoted its new Commercial Towers that will be located in the Living Legends area of Dubailand. It also showcased launched venture Ajman Marina. This will be built next to the Kempinski Hotel in Ajman over the next five years, providing accommodation for up to 21,000 residents. Tanmiyat aims to transform the Ajman coast into a commercial and residential resort.

Al Mazaya

Al Mazaya's current projects have a total investment volume of US$1.9bn, which is set to grow considerably after this year's Cityscape. The company showcased its latest electronic technology, while conducting detailed presentations across it's various pavilions.

A US$7m contract has just been signed between Al Mulla Group and Al Mazaya for the supply, installation and maintenance of electrical mechanical parts and equipment for Al Mulla's ‘7 Zones' project - a construction materials city, situated in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area of Kuwait. Al Mazaya has purchased land in Bahrain in order to erect another construction materials city. The company is also gearing up to bring the concept into Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Jordan.

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