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'We aren't Dubai', says Msheireb logistics manager

by Gerhard Hope on Jan 29, 2012

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Msheireb Properties' Downtown Doha urban-redevelopment project is on-track for a 2016 completion, well in time for the World Cup.
Msheireb Properties' Downtown Doha urban-redevelopment project is on-track for a 2016 completion, well in time for the World Cup.

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Msheireb Properties’ $5.5bn Downtown Doha mixed-use project is unlikely to be impeded by the real-estate crash.

“We are not Dubai,” Turner International Middle East (TiME) logistics manager Rikk Calandros told CW, referring to the bursting of the property bubble in Dubai.

“The decision for this project was based on plans developed several years ago. There is a vision for this country of where it is going, and it is marching steadfastly towards that vision,” said Calandros.

Apart from its contribution to the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Downtown Doha project also formed part of Qatar’s successful 2022 World Cup bid.

Msheireb Properties CEO Eng. Issa M. Al Mohannadi revealed that the project would shortly be unveiling the long-lease strategy for the retail component of Phase 1b, as well as announcing the operators for three major hotels.

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This is a wrong statement - politically, culturally and professionally. Dubai has worked hard to establish itself as a t

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HG (Feb 23, 2012)
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Will never be Dubai !?!
This is a wrong statement - politically, culturally and professionally. Dubai has worked hard to establish itself as a trading hub and a residence of choice, as well as a tourism haven. No real estate development, dream world cup or olympics will bring another country close to what Dubai has built over 20 years of investment, growth, strategic marketing and positive attitude. (not only real estate investment) A PM consultant should keep his opinion to his job and not wonder beyond the scope that he is paid for ...


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