| Zabeel Investments launches luxury five-star resort, Ottoman Palace on Palm Jumeirah |
May 6, 2008 |
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| Zabeel Properties has announced the appointment of Rixos Hotels Group as the operator of Ottoman Palace, its new resort on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah... | ||
| New Icon for Middle East 'Atlantis, The Palm' to open in September 2008 |
April 16, 2008 |
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| Atlantis, The Palm will open this September as the flagship resort on The Palm Jumeirah - the first resort to open its doors on Dubai's revolutionary island... | ||
| Al Osaimi Group on track to launch Dhs1bn luxury resort at The Palm Jumeirah by first quarter of 2008 |
December 11, 2007 |
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| Al Osaimi Group, a leading Kuwait-based developer, has announced that it has recently appointed several firms for the contracting and enabling works, project management, and project consultancy of its maiden offering in the UAE - the Dhs1bn Luxury Resort, Spa and Residence project located on the Crescent of The Palm Jumeirah... | ||
| Dubai's Palm and World Islands - progress update |
October 4, 2007 |
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| Dubai's Palm and World projects are iconic developments that have captured the world's imagination... | ||
| Palm Jumeirah halfway complete |
October 2, 2007 |
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| Construction of the Palm Jumeirah development in Dubai is 55% complete and 1,000 families are now living on the island in apartments and villas, reported Gulf News. Upon completion, the development will include about 6,000 freehold units and will house more than 70,000 hotel and property residents... | ||
| The Palm Jumeirah's Marina Residences at 20% completion |
October 1, 2007 |
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| Nakheel, one of the world's largest real-estate developers, has announced that the Marina Residences development on The Palm Jumeirah is now 20% complete... | ||
| Waters submerge The Palm Jumeirah sub-sea tunnel |
March 26, 2007 |
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| The 1.4km sub-sea tunnel project on The Palm Jumeirah is approaching completion with the waters of the Arabian Gulf now entirely submerging the tunnel... | ||
| Marina Residences to launch on The Palm Jumeirah |
March 7, 2007 |
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| The first properties on The Palm Jumeirah are available to buy in more than four years after Nakheel announced the sales launch of the Marina Residences... | ||
| Trunk masterplan unveiled for The Palm Jumeirah |
February 1, 2007 |
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| Nakheel, the UAE's leading developer, has unveiled a revised design for the trunk of The Palm Jumeirah masterplan incorporating major waterfront leisure facilities, including marinas, beachfront hotels and shoreline clubhouses, that have been announced since the original concept design was revealed in 2001... | ||
| Marine environment at top of the agenda as Nakheel signs landmark agreement with UNU |
January 14, 2007 |
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| Nakheel, the UAE's leading real estate developer, has taken another significant step forward in ensuring the long-term sustainability of its offshore developments following the signing of a strategic agreement with the United Nations University (UNU)... | ||
| World expertise to support The Palm Monorail |
January 4, 2007 |
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| The Palm Jumeirah's AED 1.4 billion monorail transit system will be technically supported by world-experts the Osaka Monorail Co, Ltd. after an agreement was signed by Nakheel in Japan... | ||
| IFA Hotels & Resorts Announces US $1 Billion Luxury Resort |
December 18, 2006 |
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| IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR), international leaders in the development of premier mixed-use hotel and tourism resort projects, announces one of the largest projects on The Palm Jumeirah's Crescent - Kingdom of Sheba. The resort covers 141,500 sq. metres in a prime location on The Crescent of The Palm Jumeirah, adjacent to the renowned Atlantis development... | ||
| Palm Gets Ready for First Residents |
October 25, 2006 |
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| Nakheel CEO Chris O'Donnell speaks about the handover of the first residences on The Palm Jumeirah... | ||
| Nakheel appoints main contractor for Marina Residences & Town Houses, The Palm Jumeirah |
August 13, 2006 |
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| Nakheel, the UAE's premier property developer, has announced the appointment of Shimizu Corporation as the main contractor for the Marina Residences & Town Houses, The Palm Jumeirah... | ||
| Palm Monorail on track |
August 13, 2006 |
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| The foundations for the path of The Palm Jumeirah's Dh1,400-billion monorail transit system will be completed at the end of this month... | ||
| Gateway Bridge opens on The Palm Jumeirah |
August 3, 2006 |
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| A major milestone has been reached in the progress of The Palm Jumeirah this week with the opening of the Gateway Bridge for construction traffic... | ||
| The Palm Jumeirah Airship to Set Sail for the Eighth Wonder of the World |
July 26, 2006 |
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| Nakheel, the UAE's leading property developer, will celebrate the arrival of the first residents to The Palm Jumeirah at the end of this year by bringing one of the world's largest airships to Dubai... | ||
| Nakheel Hotels & Resorts Announces Strategic Partnership with Jumeirah Group |
July 18, 2006 |
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| Nakheel, the UAE's leading property developer have embarked on a strategic alliance with Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality group, and member of Dubai Holding... | ||
| Atlantis, The Palm Rises from the Arabian Gulf |
July 6, 2006 |
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| Taking the legend from myth to reality and creating the perfect lost paradise, Atlantis, The Palm is rising from the depths of the Arabian Gulf and slowly taking shape on the crescent of The Palm Jumeirah... | ||
| The Palm Jumeirah to Commence Handover in November 2006 |
June 1, 2006 |
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| Phase one of The Palm Jumeirah is on schedule, with the handover of the first residences to commence in November 2006. The first stage of construction includes 1,350 villas on 11 of the fronds of the island and 2,650 shoreline apartments... | ||
| New Design for Landmark Centrepiece of The Palm Jumeirah Revealed |
June 1, 2006 |
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| A new design for the landmark building that will anchor the trunk of The Palm Jumeirah was recently unveiled by Nakheel and The Trump Organisation... | ||
| UAE
journalists see proof is in the pudding for breakwaters around Nakheel's
coastline developments |
January
13, 2005 |
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| Nakheel, the leading property developers in the UAE took 40 journalists from the UAE on a boat trip today around the breakwaters of The Palm, Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali and The World to review for themselves the strength of the breakwaters that defended the coastal projects from the January 11, 30 knot North by North Westerly Al Shamal that had raced over the beaches of Dubai and the UAE shoreline... | ||
| Nakheel's
The Palm and other coastline developments withstand the elements |
January
12, 2005 |
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| Nakheel confirmed today that The Palm, Jumeirah and other coastline projects had withstood the 30 knot North by North Westerly winds " Al Shamal Winds" that had hurtled over the beaches of Dubai and the UAE seashore... | ||
| Corniche
under construction on The Palm, Jumeirah |
September
22, 2004 |
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| Construction has begun on The Palm, Jumeirah to build a corniche with decorative walls that will run along the island's breakwater. The corniche overlooks the awe-inspiring waters of the Arabian Gulf on one side with roadways and deluxe hotels on the other; it is a walkway that will offer breathtaking views of what The Palm's Crescent has to offer... | ||
| Nakheel
Opens New Exhibition Centre at Sales Office in Dubai |
September
15, 2004 |
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| Nakheel, the promoters of various iconic real estate projects in Dubai, opened their new exhibition centre in Dubai at Nakheel's office by The Palm - Jumeriah. The first exhibition displays interiors relating to the fixtures and fittings for the villas on The Palm, Jumeriah and includes concept, creation, furnishings and fittings for the Signature Villas, Garden Villas and Canal Cove Town Houses... | ||
| Nakheel
announces new underwater access tunnel for The Palm - Jumeirah |
August
20, 2004 |
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| Nakheel has announced that The Palm - Jumeirah will feature an impressive underwater vehicular tunnel, providing direct access to Atlantis - the prestigious water-themed resort under development on the island... | ||
| Final
Marina Apartments Building Sold Out in 48 hours at Carlton Towers and Nakheel
at Newbury |
July
22, 2004 |
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| The sixth and final building of the Marina Apartments on Palm Jumeirah is sold out and Nakheel receives tremendous response at Newbury... | ||
| Villas
Under Construction: 20 Percent Complete on Frond E of the Palm Jumeirah |
July
21, 2004 |
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| After completion of a two-year reclamation, construction of the 122 villas on Frond E of The Palm, Jumeirah, which started in March 2004 are rapidly taking shape with a completion date for external construction and internal design confirmed for November 2004. The villas, part of Phase I of the project, are at present in the early stages of erection with over 20% of the work completed, and the landscaping and infrastructure contractors are set to begin work at the end of the summer... | ||
| Bin
Belaila Baytur signs agreement to construct Shoreline Apartments on The
Palm Jumeirah |
July
20, 2004 |
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| Nakheel has signed an agreement with UAE-based contractors, Bin Belaila Baytur, to construct part of the Shoreline Apartments on The Palm Jumeirah... | ||
| Nakheel announces Marina Apartments sold out in 48 hours in the UK |
July
13, 2004 |
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| According to Nakheel, the name behind The Palm, the iconic tourism and leisure development taking shape in Dubai, has announced the sell out of its Marina Apartments complex with the last available apartments being bought by U.K. investors... | ||
| Marina Apartments at The Palm Jumeirah sold out in 72 hours |
July
3, 2004 |
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| The release of Nakheel’s latest development on The Palm Jumeirah, the luxurious Marina Apartments, spurred a buying frenzy at Nakheel’s sales office with an astonishing sale of the apartments in under 72 hours. All in all, 700 properties have been purchased by investors from all over the world... | ||
| Nakheel
launches sales of Marina Apartments at The Palm Jumeirah |
June
27, 2004 |
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| Nakheel today announced that they have released a total of 900 units for sale, on a freehold basis, within The Palm Jumeirah development. The apartments are uniquely positioned at the heart of the Palm overlooking the marina on the island... | ||
| Atlantis,
The Palm - work set to begin |
June
24, 2004 |
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| Atlantis, The Palm’ is expected to be opened for tourists in 2007, said Butch Kerzner, Chief Executive Officer of Kerzner International, which has equal partnership in the project, according to a Gulf News report... | ||
| Villas
Under Construction, 20 Percent Complete on Frond E of the Palm Jumeirah |
June
21, 2004 |
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| 78 Garden Homes and 44 Signature Villas to be completed by November 2004... | ||
| Golden
Mile Sold Out in 48 Hours |
May
11, 2004 |
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| Sultan bin Sulayem, chairman of Nakheel said: "We are pleased with the achievement which demonstrates the successful partnership between Nakheel and IFA. Buyers have come from all over the world, it proves that there is international confidence in The Palm project and in Dubai as a growing, safe destination and one in which investment will bring solid returns."... | ||
| Nakheel
& IFA Launch Dubai Real Estate 'First' Unique Financing Package for
Freehold Palm, Jumeirah |
May
4, 2004 |
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| Nakheel, developers of The Palm and IFA Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Kuwait-based International Financial Advisors (IFA), have launched a revolutionary financing package for buyers of freehold apartments on the prestigious Palm, Jumeirah... | ||
| Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts Branches Out in Dubai, Joining The Palm |
May
4, 2004 |
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| Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. ('FHR') (TSX/NYSE: FHR) announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Kuwait-based International Financial Advisors ('IFA') through IFA Hotels & Resorts to open a 300-room luxury resort with 460 vacation ownership residences in Dubai. The resort will be on The Palm, Jumeirah, an extensive development project on the Arabian Gulf that is currently being completed. FHR and the Kingdom Hotel Investment Group ('KHI') will each invest approximately $15 million for a 10% equity interest each in this project... | ||
| Two
Dive-Safe planes installed on sea bed as Dive Experience begins to take
shape |
May
2, 2004 |
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| Two retired planes have found a new home 12 metres below the surface of the Arabian Gulf. The two F-100 Super Sabre fighter planes, which originally belonged to the French airforce, have been carefully installed approximately one kilometer off the Crescent of The Palm, Jumeirah. They will form part of one of the developing wonders of the project, namely the Dive Experience which is a man-made dive park that is being constructed around the Crescent... | ||
| Plants
bloom on The Palm |
May
1, 2004 |
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| Nakheel is currently hosting a series of highly innovative experiments to screen plants that can adapt best to the unique environment of The Palm developments and to evaluate technologies for environmental resource sustainability. The tests, which are being conducted in the specially constructed nursery, are designed to find out the optimal soil composition on the island and to identify which plants are most tolerant the growth conditions including salinity, draught and heat... | ||
| Bridge
to The Palm, Jumeirah well underway |
April
28, 2004 |
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| Less than two months after the announcement of the winning design for the bridge connecting The Palm, Jumeirah to the mainland, the outline of this spectacular development is beginning to take shape. The support structure for the bridge is well advanced as both of the abutments, which will sit below the two five lane highways, are virtually complete... | ||
| Villas
under construction on The Palm, Jumeirah |
April
20, 2004 |
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| With work on the infrastructure stage of the project already well underway, The Palm, Jumeirah has reached another milestone as construction of the villas on the island begins. Workers on the island yesterday laid the blinding slab on villas on Frond E. This is in preparation for the laying of the foundations for the villas, a move that is expected to take place early next week... | ||
| Crown
Prince of Monaco visits the Nakheel Sales Centre |
April
3, 2004 |
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| Whilst in Dubai last week, Prince Albert, Crown Prince of Monaco made a special visit to the Nakheel Sales Centre to take in Dubais extraordinary island developments, The Palm and The World. Accompanied by Wahid Attalla, Executive Director Commercial and Operations for Nakheel and a number of VIPs, the Prince marveled over the hugely ambitious projects that have captured the imaginations of people from all around the world... | ||
| Al
Habtoor Group Formalises Agreement for 'Designer' Hotel on The Palm, Jemeirah |
March
17, 2004 |
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| At an official signing ceremony held today at the Nakheel Sales Centre, the Al Habtoor Group formalised their agreement with Nakheel for the purchase of a hotel plot on the Crescent of The Palm, Jumeirah – the first of Dubai’s two unique and iconic palm-tree shaped island developments taking shape just off the coast of Dubai... | ||
| Construction
of The Palm, Jumeirah 'Right on Schedule' : 3000 Workers to Commence Work
on Infrastructure Imminently |
February
24, 2004 |
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| Dubai, UAE – The Palm, Jumeirah is on course to welcome the first of its residents in early 2006, according to Nakheel, developers of Dubai’s iconic island development... | ||
| The
Palm Unveils 'Spectacular Design' for Main Bridge on The Palm, Jemeirah:
Award-Winning Architects 'Devise Perfect Entrance to Eighth Wonder' |
February
23, 2004 |
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| Nakheel, developers of Dubai’s iconic island development - The Palm, today announced the winning design for the bridge connecting The Palm, Jumeirah to the mainland. The 350 metre long, 25 metre wide bridge will provide the grand entrance to the extraordinary residential, tourism and leisure development... | ||
| $300m
Palm Jemeirah Investment in Shopping & Residential Complex: Nakheel
& IFA in Joint Venture to Develop Souq Palm |
February
14, 2004 |
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| Nakheel developers of The Palm and IFA Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of International Financial Advisors (IFA) Kuwait and have signed a Joint Venture agreement to develop a major shopping complex (Souq Palm) and freehold residences (The Palm Residence-Souq) covering 60,000 sq metres on the trunk of The Palm Jumeirah and this complex will overlook a 1.5 kilometre waterside Corniche along the canal to be called “The Golden Mile” which will transform it into one of the world’s most sought-after Corniche style shopping destinations and will be a major attraction to residents and visitors to Dubai... | ||
| The
Palm to Set Hearts Racing at Dubai World Cup 2004: Dubai Sheema Classic
to be Sponsored by the Palm |
February
11, 2004 |
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| For the first time ever Dubai’s iconic offshore island development – The Palm, will be a key sponsor of the 2004 Dubai World Cup set to take place on 27 March 2004. Race Four - The Dubai Sheema Classic, which is run over 2400 metres, will be sponsored by The Palm with a prize purse ringing in at a massive two million US dollars... | ||