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Yet Another World’s Tallest Tower Planned for Dubai

Nakheel-Harbour-and-Tower

As Dubai developer’s, Emaar approach the completion of the construction world’s tallest building – the Burj Dubai, their chief competitor’s; Nakheel another Dubai based developer, announced plans on Sunday to build an even more ambitious skyscraper that is to soar a kilometre high.

Knightsbridge Residences in Makati (Manila), Philippines

Knightsbridge Residences can be described in three words:

smart. sexy. available.

Situated in Makati, the heart and cultural, financial and social center of Manila, Knightsbridge Residences will be smack bang in the middle of the country’s most luxurious and expensive real estate. Knightsbridge Residences will be the second residential tower to rise at Century City in Kalayaan Avenue, within the heart of the Philippines’ Central Business District.

Century City living offers not only constant evolution, but also luxury living, shopping, dining, office spaces and more. It is a city within a city and so sophisticated it will impress even you, guaranteed.

Al Furjan Development In Jebel Ali, Dubai

al-furjan, jebel ali, Dubai (UAE)

Al Furjan in translation means a collection of houses or a small village. The first phase of the project which was launched in September 2007 sold out in its first week of launch. Once finished, Al Furjan will boast more than 4,000 homes within 560 hectares, sheltering, employing and entertaining some 90,000 people every day.

The project is designed to be made up of four villages facing East, South, West and North.

Developed by Nakheel, one of the world’s largest privately held property developers, the project is planned in two phases.

Phase one will be comprised of the South and East villages, while phase two will be facing North and West. Al Furjan’s latest launch was an outstanding success middle last month when the release (which included the architectural styles of Dubai, Quortaj and the newly released Al Hejaz) sold 800 terraced houses and villas within days.

Is Ajman Going To Be The Next Mini Dubai?

Ajman is one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE (United Arab Emirates). It’s total area only comprises of 260 square kilometres but the ruler of the emirate, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi has big plans for this small emirate.

Sheikh Ammar who is the crown prince of Ajman and the son of the ruler said in an interview with The National

“We want Ajman to become the getaway from the hectic working cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai where someone would spend three days working – and three days relaxing in Ajman”.

The Al Zorah Project

Earlier this month the emirate announced plans to build a brand new city along it’s coast by the name of Al Zorah to a total estimated cost of Dh220 billion (US$59.9 bn) investment

Top 10 Marina Developments

San Diego marina at sunrise

If you ever dreamed of owning a yacht and sail it around the world for the rest of your life, have you ever considered where to rest your sea weary head at night when you are not at sea?

Here is to stop worrying and start planning your next fab trip by checking out these cool Top 10 Marina Developments from us. We are sure that those are reason enough to want to set sail into the eternal sunset.

So without further ado here are our top 10 picks for best dressed marina developments in the world.

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Al-Dua'a launches £68 Million project

Al-Dua’a Holdings, a, UAE-based property development, advisory and real estate investment company, has just announced the launch of The Plaza, a £68 million project. The Plaza, which we must admit is not the most original name, will be a mixed-use development with residential and retail elements alongside offices.

Toni Ashai, a celebrated architect from California designed the project. Ashai has gained recognition by designing high and luxury projects in Dubai. Consumer financing is available from Al-Noor Islamic Bank, which is one of the largest Islamic Banks in the world. They are offering up to 85% of the cost.

The Plaza will be situated in the heart of new Dubai, minutes away from Dubai Central Metro Station; within easy reach of world-class restaurants, five-star hotels, golf courses, beaches and luxury shopping centers. It is also nestled among the high-end residential developments in Dubai such as Emirates Hills, the Marina, Jumeirah Islands, Golf estates and Dubai-land.

The World’s Largest Building Unveiled in Moscow

Eat your heart out Dubai! So you think you can build a big building? Moscow is sending a message to the world with preliminary planning permission having just been granted to build the World’s largest building.

Crystal Island will cover a staggering 2,670,000 square meters, stand 450 meters tall and will cost an estimated $4 billion.

The tower, designed by renowned British architects Foster + Partners, will be multi use containing 3000 hotel rooms, 900 serviced apartments, a business centre, office spaces, a sports centre, entertainment centre and shopping mall as well as an international clown school, restaurants and cafes. Visitor numbers are expected to be high and there is a planned 16,500 space car park to accommodate them.

According to the designers: “The building’s spiraling form emerges majestically from a newly landscaped park, rising in converse directions to form a diagonal grid. This distinctive geometry extends throughout the project into the park. The result is that the scheme is seamlessly integrated into a new park landscape, which provides a range of activities throughout the year, including cross country skiing and ice skating in the winter.

The Chicago Spire – a closer look

The official launch of The Chicago Spire was on the 26th September at a prestigious event in Millennium Park, Chicago. A specially invited audience heard presentations by the two men who have brought this major new development to Chicago.

Architect Santiago Calatrava provided insights into his inspiration behind the 2000ft spiralling structure that will be home to 1200 condominiums when it opens in 2011. Garrett Kelleher, head of Shelbourne Development Group Inc., the driving force behind the project, gave his vision for a building that has already generated considerable interest across the world.