• A scale model of a Danube Properties' project at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A scale model of a Danube Properties' project at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A model of the Tunis development, in Dubai's Sports City, on display at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A model of the Tunis development, in Dubai's Sports City, on display at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Danube Properties announced last year that it plans to launch two to three projects every year through to 2026. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Danube Properties announced last year that it plans to launch two to three projects every year through to 2026. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • 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
    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
  • Visitors look at scale models of projects at the stand of Dubai developer Sobha Realty at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors look at scale models of projects at the stand of Dubai developer Sobha Realty at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • 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
    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
  • A scale model of a Sobha Realty development at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A scale model of a Sobha Realty development at the company's stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • 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
    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
  • A model of the Tunis development in Dubai's Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A model of the Tunis development in Dubai's Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A scale model of a building at the Danube stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A scale model of a building at the Danube stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A scale model of the Jouri Hills development by Arada. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A scale model of the Jouri Hills development by Arada. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Visitors arrive at Cityscape on the first day of the convention. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors arrive at Cityscape on the first day of the convention. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • As with most other annual conferences, Cityscape fell by the wayside in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Antonie Robertson / The National
    As with most other annual conferences, Cityscape fell by the wayside in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • 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
    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
  • They are now back in business and bullish about the future. Antonie Robertson / The National
    They are now back in business and bullish about the future. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A scale model of an Azizi Group project at the company's stand at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A scale model of an Azizi Group project at the company's stand at Cityscape 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Sobha stand and models. Antonie Robertson/The National
    The Sobha stand and models. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Visitors look at the impressive models on display. Antonie Robertson/ The National
    Visitors look at the impressive models on display. Antonie Robertson/ The National
  • The Sobha stand and models. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Sobha stand and models. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Cityscape forum with Ahmed Al Khatib, chief development and delivery officer, Expo City Dubai. General image. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Cityscape forum with Ahmed Al Khatib, chief development and delivery officer, Expo City Dubai. General image. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • The Dubai Investments stand and property models. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Dubai Investments stand and property models. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Dubai Investments stand and models. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Dubai Investments stand and models. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Inspire Contracting showed off its floating villa plans. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Inspire Contracting showed off its floating villa plans. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Francis Alfred, managing director and CEO of Sobha Reality at Cityscape, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Francis Alfred, managing director and CEO of Sobha Reality at Cityscape, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The Azizi Group stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Azizi Group stand. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Property

Cityscape 2022 in Dubai - in pictures

The property event is showcasing the latest big projects from the UAE to overseas

The National

November 22, 2022

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Stormy seas

Weather warnings show that Storm Eunice is soon to make landfall. The videographer and I are scrambling to return to the other side of the Channel before it does. As we race to the port of Calais, I see miles of wire fencing topped with barbed wire all around it, a silent ‘Keep Out’ sign for those who, unlike us, aren’t lucky enough to have the right to move freely and safely across borders.

We set sail on a giant ferry whose length dwarfs the dinghies migrants use by nearly a 100 times. Despite the windy rain lashing at the portholes, we arrive safely in Dover; grateful but acutely aware of the miserable conditions the people we’ve left behind are in and of the privilege of choice. 

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The flights
Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Seattle from Dh6,755 return in economy and Dh24,775 in business class.
The cruise
UnCruise Adventures offers a variety of small-ship cruises in Alaska and around the world. A 14-day Alaska’s Inside Passage and San Juans Cruise from Seattle to Juneau or reverse costs from $4,695 (Dh17,246), including accommodation, food and most activities. Trips in 2019 start in April and run until September. 
 

Updated: November 22, 2022, 12:33 PM
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