DIP Announces Exclusive Boutique Offices At The Jumeirah Seafront

Dubai Investment Properties (DIP), one of the leading real estate developers in UAE, today announced the start of the leasing process for its boutique offices at the signature ‘Sunset’ mixed-use development located in the upmarket Jumeirah 3 area. The office complex, which consists of 49 exclusive offices – the only commercial space in the neighbourhood, will feature the latest technology and best-in-class facilities and amenities making it the ideal address for well-established businesses, professional entrepreneurs as well as companies looking to set-up a business or international representative office in Dubai.

“We are happy to be the first to offer commercial office space in the Jumeirah neighbourhood. Sunset’s boutique offices will feature the latest technology, cutting edge design and interiors, and attention to detail that is second to none. These factors, coupled with the outstanding location make Sunset an ideal location for companies, which are cautious as to where do they set up an office in Dubai. We are confident the offices will undoubtedly appeal to businesses that want accessibility, recognition and best in class amenities,” says Ani Vladi, Marketing and Operations Manager at DIP.

Sunset, which comprises of a luxury shopping mall, boutique offices and lavish residential apartments, is a unique development combining the best in architecture and the latest ‘green’ technology initiatives. It is built to be one of the most energy efficient buildings in the region with several measures being adopted by DIP to ensure energy conservation and minimising pollution and demands on infrastructure.

Sunset’s office complex comprises of office units ranging from 1200 to 1800 sq.ft. overlooking Jumeirah road / Dubai City or the Arabian Gulf, where customers can choose between cellular and open plan developments for larger office units. Companies have the option of working closely with Sunset’s architects to design the office that best fits their requirement. Sunset’s picturesque seafront location, distinctive architecture, efficient design, state-of-the-art facilities and amenities will appeal to a wide variety of tenants, from business entrepreneurs and professionals to well-established multinational corporations.

The Sunset office complex, which has direct access to the shopping mall and restaurants offering tenant’s convenience, will include 2 business lobbies, two meeting/conference rooms, prayer rooms, and pantry rooms. Two patios, arranged with sitting facilities and fountains compliment the office set up. Apart from offering an ideal work environment, Sunset will also provide parking spaces for tenants as well as visitors, business services and 24/7 security and cleaning services. Tenants can also avail of gymnasium facilities, aerobics, steam bath as well as two swimming pools, children pools (and of course) beach access. All these are featured to complete the perfect ‘work and play’ business environment.

“The work environment plays an important role in productivity since most employees spend more than 90 per cent of their working hours in office. At Sunset, we created a work environment that will inspire employees to perform better,” Ms. Ani Vladi concluded.

UAE Ice-Skating Champion Inspired By The Dubai Fountain

Creativity is a byproduct of inspiration and The Dubai Fountain at The Dubai Mall is oozing with both. Although not yet officially launched, the musical water fountain has managed to splash over some inspiration to Vladimir Panesh, former UAE ice-skating champion, who is performing everyday at The Dubai Mall’s Ice Rink, until May 29.

“The Dubai Fountain is just amazing,” says Panesh just after his solo act at the Dubai Ice Rink. “My show for the Festival@The Dubai Mall is choreographed to Andrea Bocelli’s song ‘Time To Say Goodbye’. Watching The Dubai Fountain dance so beautifully to that tune was so moving that it compelled me to do the same.”

Spanning a length of over 275m, The Dubai Fountain is a water-music spectacle with powerful water nozzles shooting water sprays up to heights of 500ft.

In celebration of the Festival@The Dubai Mall that runs until May 29, the Dubai Ice Rink is hosting international professional skaters, who perform three shows daily.

Professional Russian ice-skater Vladimir Panesh has been skating since the age of four and played the key role of Captain Lee in the drama on ice “Mulan” that was held in Dubai a few years ago. Popular Ukrainian ice-skater Elvira Kazakova also performs solo acts every day along with Panesh.

Dubai Ice Rink is increasingly becoming a social hotspot for residents and visitors to Dubai. With 1.5 inches (38 mm) of ice – nearly three times the thickness of an NHL ice rink – the Olympic-sized attraction employs the latest technology to maintain the ‘frozen ice’ consistency in an indoor venue.

Two-hour public skating sessions are on offer throughout the day every day, in addition to group visit packages and specialised ‘Learn to Skate’ programmes. Soon to be launched are Birthday Party Packages and Disco on Ice sessions at Dubai Ice Rink and the venue is also available for exclusive hire for private functions and corporate events.

A Delegation From FNRC Visits Dubai Customs

Dubai – Dubai Customs received on 26th January 2009 a delegation from the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (FNRC) as part of the continuous cooperation between Dubai Customs and different local and Federal organizations in exchange of expertise and knowledge.

The FNRC delegation viewed the latest technology used by Dubai Customs in seizing radioactive substances and recognized the professional programmes designed to qualify customs inspectors on handling, operating and maintaining radioactive detection equipment.

The systems, equipment and fittings in use at Dubai Customs Operations Room have been viewed by the delegation as well seeking the possibility of benefiting from them.

While learning about the mobile laboratory developed by Dubai Customs and becoming aware of the techniques and the special fittings in use, the NCR delegation was briefed by Mr. Musabah, Senior Manager of Technical Support department on the lab’s uses and services that might internally and externally be delivered in connection with narcotics, explosives, radioactive substances, chemicals and imaging facilities.

The positives results made by the customs laboratory following its recent commissioning have been recognized as well.

Affirming FNRC keenness on continuous communication with Dubai Customs in areas of common interest, the visiting delegation was satisfied with the results of the visit and how Dubai Customs may contribute to FNRC business in future.

Mr. Musabah said that, “Dubai Customs confirmed its willingness to deliver its services and cumulative expertise to different government organizations in the country to support the society and the national economy”.

He affirmed that Dubai customs used the “latest technologies including development of systems in place as to achieve its strategic objectives; mainly to enhance economic and social development in the state.