Emaar and Nakheel to skip Cityscape 2009

Emaar Properties and Nakheel, two of the largest UAE property developers, will not be taking part in this year’s Cityscape Dubai property trade show, saying they will instead focus on existing projects.

Meraas Development, a Dubai Government-backed firm that was the darling of last year’s show with its launch of the Dh350 billion (US$95.2bn) Jumeirah Gardens development, also will not take part.

Other developers such as Dubai Properties Group and Deyaar Development will be participating in the event scheduled for October 5-8.