International
Indian Residential Market Made Shinier with Swarovski Partnership
Gateway Towers I is the latest Indian property to try and dazzle luxury seekers. In attempting to do so, the luxurious residential development has associated itself with bedazzling giant Swarovski.
Dubai Hills Unveiled as First Project in the Master-Planned $2.74 Billion MBR City
Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding in a joint venture have unveiled Dubai Hills, the first project in the Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), the largest joint venture in the region’s real estate sector recently announced by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Shimon Shkury Addresses Israel-America Chamber of Commerce in Tel Aviv
Shimon Shkuryy, president of Ariel Property Advisors, addressed about 200 attendees at the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce’s Third Annual Real Estate Seminar in Tel Aviv.
European Hotels in The Luxury Collection Get Top Notch Renovations to Restore Their Former Glory
A number of European properties, part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, are in different stages of renovation and restoration, part of a continent-wide operation worth $200 million.
Thor Urbana Capital Launches a Half a Billion Dollar Investment in Mexico
Thor Urbana Capital recently announced that it is launching a major investment project, estimated at around half a billion dollars, across Mexico.
Jordan’s Highest Residential Tower Tops Out
Jordan’s future tallest residential tower is well on its way to completion, with developer DAMAC Properties announcing the topping out of the 36-story The Heights.
Dexus Property Group’s 1 Bligh Street Recognized as World’s Most Innovative High-Rise Building as Group Expands Melbourne Portfolio
Deutsches Architekturmuseum, in association with DekaBank and Stadt Frankfurt am Main has awarded The International High-rise Award 2012 to 1 Bligh Street, Sydney.
Joint Venture Plans Major Redevelopment Project in Toronto’s Downtown West
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and Diamond Corp. have entered into an agreement to purchase the Globe & Mail Lands in Toronto for $136 million.
Emaar Properties Expanding Arabian Ranches in Dubai
Emaar Properties PJSC, the Dubai-based global property developer, has announced it will be expanding Arabian Ranches, its master-planned community set within the desert, a few miles out of Dubai.
Yoma Strategic Holdings Agrees to Purchase 80 Percent Stake in Two Million-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Development in Yangon
Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd. announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Serge Pun & Associates Limited to acquire rights to participate in the development of around 10 acres of land in downtown Yangon, Myanmar.