With the pace of construction of commercial property throughout the Middle East continuing at an incredible rate, the business potential of the region continues to attract international companies looking to establish themselves in the market or strengthen/expand their existing presence.
Simultaneously, many regional companies are also in a period of expansion, as the buoyant nature of the majority of industry sectors generates inward investment.
Numerous multi-million dollar developments are in construction, with many more planned in the short to medium term. Among the many high profile projects is a six-building business hub which will form part of Emaar’s Downtown Dubai Development - at the heart of the Burj Dubai project that will feature the world’s tallest tower, and close to another landmark development, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which will be home to many of the world’s leading financial institutions, it will offer state-of-the-art facilities.
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