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Dubai South: new city to be established in the Emirates of Dubai

By Dubai Expat Blog on August 20, 2015 in Living in Dubai

Dubai World Central, the emerging 145 sq km city which will ultimately be home to one million people, is rebranded as Dubai South – an up and coming city in the Emirates of Dubai. Launched as a Government of Dubai project in 2006, Dubai World Central is home to the now-operational Al Maktoum International Airport […]

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Is Dubai’s Current Economic Scene Good Enough for Expat Community?

By Dubai Expat Blog on June 2, 2014 in Business in Dubai, Living in Dubai

Dubai is a city that bespeaks the story of an economic upsurge and a lifestyle that has undergone a makeover; probably many a times. By the turn of the 20th century, Dubai was already declared as a city of recuperating economy and developing city for job seekers to grow and flourish. However, fiscal scenarios are […]

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Work on Dubai’s Burj 2020 to start in 2015

By Dubai Expat Blog on February 12, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Construction of the world’s tallest commercial tower, Burj 2020, will begin in Dubai in 2015, Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem, the executive chairman of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority revealed. The building, which was first announced in July 2013 and named Burj 2020 after Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid, was announced on 27 November — would be […]

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Al Ittihad Bridge to replace Floating Bridge Dubai

Dubai Roads Development for Expo2020: 12-lane Al Ittihad Bridge to replace Floating Bridge

By Dubai Expat Blog on February 11, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Dubai is gearing up for Expo2020 and it is evident from announcement of new infrastructure projects across the Emirate. Recently, Dh7.036 billion budget of the Roads and Transport Authority RTA for 2014 has been approved, with Dh3.88 billion allotted for existing and new road projects including the Al Ittihad Bridge that will replace the Floating Bridge. […]

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