A record number of property developers have signed up for the 11th edition of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, reportedly the UAE capital's largest property showcase, to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from April 18 to 20, according to a press release issued by the organizers. "With sales permitted directly from exhibitor stands for the third year running, in accordance with the rules and regulations administered by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, a host of new property developers have confirmed their participation at the three-day event, amid numerous reports that the UAE real estate market will witness positive sentiment in 2017," the press release said. Aabar Investments PJS, Abu Dhabi Capital Group, Hydra Properties LLC, Tiger Properties and Ras Al Khaimah Properties will all have a major presence for the first time. They will be joining the major property companies returning to the show, including Platinum Sponsor Manazel Real Estate, Aldar Properties, Eagle Hills Properties, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Bloom Properties, Eshraq Properties, Wahat al Zaweya and Azizi Developers. "The response from developers, financial institutions and other major organizations taking part in Cityscape Abu Dhabi this year has been the strongest we have experienced in recent years, and there is a definite sense of optimism for 2017 among our participants," said Carlo Schembri, Exhibition Manager at Informa Exhibitions, the show's organizers. To be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Cityscape Abu Dhabi will span more than 18,000 square metres of dedicated exhibition space this year, the press release said.
