Cityscape Dubai 2008 to witness global realty investors’ active participation
Cityscape Dubai 2008, all set to takeplace from October 6-9, willshowcase the potency of the UAE real estate market and it's imperviousness to global property recession coming next month. Cityscape Dubai is also expected to break new records this year with more than 60,000 participants from over 150 countries attending the exhibition and conferences, scheduled to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
Shabnam Rawal, Group Director of Cityscape Conferences said: "You only have to look out of any window to see the astronomical property growth that is transforming cityscapes. While much of the west appears to be heading for a slump, the property business in the Arabian Gulf, along with China and India, continues to grow."
The event will start off with the Real Estate Leadership Strategy Summit, clubbing the efficient real estate investors from around the world to address the trends, strategies and opportunities in the global market place. The International Real Estate Investment and Development Conference, Cityscape Dubai's main conference, will feature world class speakers for three days of analysis of the macro-economics of real estate development and financing options.
Cityscape Dubai 2008, in its 7th year, is one of the important real estate investment and development events in the world.
60.000 real estate professionals, more than 120 countries and 1.500 exhibitors are attending the event.
Cityscape Dubai attracts regional and international investors, property developers, governmental and development authorities, leading architects, designers, consultants and all senior professionals involved in the property industry. It provides an annual forum that celebrates the very best in real estate, architecture, urban planning and design from around the world.
Visitors to Cityscape Dubai 2008 are looking to source:
- Investment Opportunities
- Joint Ventures
- Development Financing
- The Latest Market Trends
- Architectural Design
- Energy Management
- Consulting Services
- Integrated Building Systems
- Contracting Companies
- External Works
- Financial Structuring
- IT Solutions
- Architectural Lighting
- Spatial Design
- Project Management
- Landscape Architecture
Attendants
- Institutional Investors
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Retail Property Developers
- Commercial Property Developers
- Residential Property Developers
- Property Owners
- Property Investors
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Property Advisors
- Investment Promotion Agencies
- Architects
- Designers
- Real Estate Portfolio Managers
- Real Estate Solution Providers
- Project Managers and Directors
- Municipal & Regional Government Authorities
- Construction Companies
- Senior Executives of key organisations involved in the design and construction of: Hotel and Leisure Developments, Office Towers, Residential Developments, Commercial Developments, Marina and Waterfront Projects, Development Projects, Shopping Centres, Government and Civic Buildings
Conferences
06 - 09 October 2008
Cityscape Conference
Cityscape International Property Investment And Development Conference, featuring top world class speakers and industry experts with a focus on real estate investment and development in the Middle East, including case study presentations and comparative analysis of real estate investment opportunities and developments in international markets.
World Architecture Congress
An integral component of Cityscape - the World Architecture Congress draws together the global leaders and brightest visionaries in architecture and design to discuss and debate the foremost challenges facing the built environment.
Hotel Investment And Development
Launched at Cityscape Dubai 2007 and capturing the booming Hotel and Tourism industry in the region, this timely conference features international industry experts focusing on investment, finance and development opportunities in regions hospitality and tourism sectors.
Facilities And Asset Management
IIR is pleased to announce its 14th Middle East Facilities And Asset Management Conference – FAAM – the biggest facilities management event in the region.
Awards
Entries will be separated into Buildings (those already complete) and Projects (those incomplete or still on the drawing board), and judged on: contribution to world architecture culture, invention and imagination, respect for people, the planet, context: environmental awareness and appropriateness.
Eligibility Criteria
Entries will be accepted for buildings or future projects in the developing world; the Gulf States, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Australasia (excluding Japan, New Zealand & Australia) and Latin America.
The Categories
- Commercial / Mixed Use
- Community (including religious and public buildings)
- Leisure
- Residential
- Tourism, Travel & Transport
Special Awards
There will also be Special Awards decided by the judges, the winners of which will be picked from entries in the above categories. These categories cannot be directly entered, the shortlists will comprise of all suitable schemes submitted in all other categories.
- The Environmental Award - to the completed project that delivers best on environmental issues.
- The Islamic Architecture Award - for the project that shows particular empathy and understanding for Islamic culture and context.
- The Masterplanning Award - for the scheme the judges feel is the best master planned community.
