Bob Tindall is a nationally recognized expert on mixed-use and retail design trends and developer business strategies. Since joining Callison in 1976, he has served in a number of leadership roles within the firm, and has been president since 1998. Dubai has become a global focal point for design and development due to enormous construction and innovative development of cutting-edge real estate projects in the office, retail and hospitality arenas. The record-breaking projects in this city combine state-of-the-art technology with ultra-modern design. Callison is the talent behind the creation of two of Dubai's premiere shopping and entertainment destinations, The Gardens and Deira City Centre. Join Tindall as he shares his development experience in the world's fastest-growing and wealthiest region. During this presentation he'll explore the driving factors behind this tremendous growth including: oil, leadership, location and demographics, among others. He'll also speak about the future of development in Dubai and touch on such topics as perimeter development, urban infill, islands and canals, the future skyline and more.