Sheikha Maitha brings international attention to Dubai

The Forbes magazine recently published the list with the 20 Hottest Young Royals around the world.

It seems they are privileged young aristocrats, not only with cash.

Today’s young royals are defining what majesty is all about - exclusive life styles and role models.

On-line competition for naming the Burj Dubai Lake Fountain

Emaar organises an on-line competition for naming the spectacular fountain being developed in the Burj Dubai Lake in Downtown Burj Dubai.

This competition has been specifically planned as a participatory event for the public.

Emaar invites all citizens and residents of UAE to be part of one of modern Dubai’s proud contribution to the world’s finest aesthetic projects, one that is set to be a global talking point, one that appeals to tourists from far and wide.

The fountain in Burj Dubai Lake is envisaged as a water, light and music spectacle – truly, one of the world’s finest water features.
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New bid process for land sales - General Conditions

Nakheel, a Dubai World company and one of the world’s largest and most innovative real estate developers, has introduced a new and radical sealed bid process for land sales. Last week, Nakheel sold 23 plots within the Canal District at Waterfront in this way and in the process set new standards of transparency and openness for land sales in Dubai.

Approved by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), the sealed bid process changes the fundamental terms and conditions for buyers of the plots and means they are obligated to develop the purchased land and cannot re-sell. Real estate brokers are also not permitted to purchase land through the new system.

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