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Nakheel cancels Trump project on Palm

Nakheel cancels Trump project on Palm

Nakheel has cancelled plans to build the Trump International Hotel & Tower on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. “We have to be realistic about these projects now,” Mr Lootah said yesterday, referring to audacious plans such as the Palm Jebel Ali artificial island and the 1km-tall Nakheel Harbour and Tower. “There is no market demand for them. We will be selective.”

Dubai Metro: Pulling out all stops

Dubai Metro: Pulling out all stops

Passengers during rush hour at Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station. The Roads and Transport Authority said a total of 30 million passengers have used Dubai Metro since first began operations. Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated Metro network built at a cost of Dh28 billion. The number of stations which are currently operational on the Red Line number 21, from a total of 29.

Directors plead not guilty to abusing Nakheel contact

Directors plead not guilty to abusing Nakheel contact

A defence lawyer has argued that a German investor acted maliciously in accusing his clients of abusing their connection with a Nakheel employee.

'Spiderman' arrested for scaling Sydney skyscraper

‘Spiderman’ arrested for scaling Sydney skyscraper

Alain Robert, known for climbing some of the world’s tallest and best-known buildings without ropes or other equipment, was arrested at the top of the Lumiere building downtown. He climbed the building in about 20 minutes, as dozens of people watched from below.

Nakheel Harbour & Tower - Woods Bagot

Nakheel Harbour & Tower – Woods Bagot

The Nakheel Harbour & Tower offers the ultimate symbol of Dubai’s evolution as a commercial and cultural capital, according to project designers Woods Bagot. The Nakheel Harbour & Tower design has been founded on the influence of Islamic tradition to produce an aspirational display for the region.

Nakheel Harbour & Tower, Dubai

Nakheel Harbour & Tower, Dubai

Nakheel Harbour & Tower will be Dubai’s new capital with a thriving harbour and vibrant social scene. Encompassing more than 270 hectares, this mixed-use development will be located in the heart of New Dubai, and will include the world’s tallest building, a harbour, cultural podium and two residential districts.

Nakheel bank debt $10.5 bln, to get assets-document

Nakheel bank debt $10.5 bln, to get assets-document

Dubai’s Nakheel has $10.9 billion of bank debt and will receive key assets from parent company Dubai World for its business plan after separation, a restructuring document showed on Wednesday.

Dubai World mulls sale of prize assets to pay debts

Dubai World mulls sale of prize assets to pay debts

The documents also said Dubai World planned to transfer assets to Nakheel after their planned separation, including land earmarked for the Nakheel Harbour and Tower and the massive Waterfront development near the border with Abu Dhabi.