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The Azizi Group stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of a Danube Properties' project at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A model of the Tunis development, in Dubai's Sports City, on display at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Danube Properties announced last year that it plans to launch two to three projects every year through to 2026.
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The Dubai developer said at Cityscape 2021 that it intends to bridge supply gaps in the emirate's cheaper housing segment. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors look at scale models of projects at the stand of Dubai developer Sobha Realty at Cityscape 2022.
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Cityscape, one of the largest property conventions in the region, has become a staple in Dubai for more than two decades. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of a Sobha Realty development at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sobha Realty is bullish about the UAE property market and aims to hit $1.6 billion in sales this year as the country's economy continues to recover from the coronavirus-induced slowdown. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A model of the Tunis development in Dubai's Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of a building at the Danube stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of the Jouri Hills development by Arada. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors arrive at Cityscape on the first day of the convention. Antonie Robertson / The National
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As with most other annual conferences, Cityscape fell by the wayside in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A glut of properties and a downturn in the market due to widespread economic uncertainty forced estate agents to retreat as rental prices fell. Antonie Robertson / The National
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They are now back in business and bullish about the future. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of an Azizi Group project at the company's stand at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Sobha stand and models.
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Visitors look at the impressive models on display.
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The Sobha stand and models.
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Cityscape forum with Ahmed Al Khatib, chief development and delivery officer, Expo City Dubai. General image.
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The Dubai Investments stand and property models.
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The Dubai Investments stand and models.
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Inspire Contracting showed off its floating villa plans.
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Francis Alfred, managing director and CEO of Sobha Reality at Cityscape, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Azizi Group stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of a Danube Properties' project at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A model of the Tunis development, in Dubai's Sports City, on display at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Danube Properties announced last year that it plans to launch two to three projects every year through to 2026.
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The Dubai developer said at Cityscape 2021 that it intends to bridge supply gaps in the emirate's cheaper housing segment. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors look at scale models of projects at the stand of Dubai developer Sobha Realty at Cityscape 2022.
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Cityscape, one of the largest property conventions in the region, has become a staple in Dubai for more than two decades. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of a Sobha Realty development at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sobha Realty is bullish about the UAE property market and aims to hit $1.6 billion in sales this year as the country's economy continues to recover from the coronavirus-induced slowdown. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A model of the Tunis development in Dubai's Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of a building at the Danube stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of the Jouri Hills development by Arada. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors arrive at Cityscape on the first day of the convention. Antonie Robertson / The National
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As with most other annual conferences, Cityscape fell by the wayside in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A glut of properties and a downturn in the market due to widespread economic uncertainty forced estate agents to retreat as rental prices fell. Antonie Robertson / The National
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They are now back in business and bullish about the future. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A scale model of an Azizi Group project at the company's stand at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Sobha stand and models.
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Visitors look at the impressive models on display.
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The Sobha stand and models.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Cityscape forum with Ahmed Al Khatib, chief development and delivery officer, Expo City Dubai. General image.
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The Dubai Investments stand and property models.
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The Dubai Investments stand and models.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Inspire Contracting showed off its floating villa plans.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Francis Alfred, managing director and CEO of Sobha Reality at Cityscape, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Azizi Group stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
Cityscape Dubai opens with an international flavour
More than 60 per cent of the exhibitors are from outside the UAE at the three-day property event
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