Cityscape Dubai 2009, the premier annual exhibition for the real estate industry, was officially launched at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre today (October 5).

The eighth edition of the event, which was inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has an extensive conference programme schedule and range of industry reports detailing the impact of the global recession on the Middle East.

The first day sees the hosting of the City Leaders Forum and other highlights include the World Architecture Congress (October 5 to 7), Cityscape Connect sessions (October 6 and 7), Cityscape Dubai Awards (October 6) and Green Day (October 7).

Major institutional investors, master developers, high net worth individuals and senior real estate professionals will all be in attendance during the four-day B2B exhibition, according to a spokesperson.-TradeArabia News Service