28 May 2015
Phase I villas on schedule for handover by mid-2016

Dubai - Construction on Meydan Sobha's Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City - District One project remains on target, with Phase 1 villas scheduled for a mid-2016 handover, the developer announced today.  With Phase 1 villas being fully sold and Phase 2 villas nearly sold out, the company isfocused on delivery of homes and has completed 90 per cent of Phase 1 villa foundations. Work on vertical structures as well as infrastructure, including an 8.8km bicycle and jogging track, are progressing rapidly. Currently there are more than 4,000 workers on site, with numbers expected to reach more than 7,000 workers in a few months.

With Phase 1villas set to be finished next year, Meydan Sobha is committed to delivering to its Phase 1 residents a beautifully landscaped and well-appointedcommunity. The developer has differentiated its new community through a master plan of more than 60 per cent open and green space among its homes and amenities. Covering 1,100 acres, the spectacular project includes the development of a seven-kilometre stretch of Crystal Lagoons togiveresidents a beachside lifestyle. The careful planning of District One makes it one of the lowest density residential developments in the world and a truly unique proposition on the Dubai property market.

Commenting on the progress of the development, HE. Mohammed Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Board member of Meydan Sobha states "We are incredibly proud of the progress made so far and feedback from our customers has been fantastic. With construction hitting targets for both Phase I and Phase II we are looking forward to another successful year ahead as we gear up for delivery of Phase I starting in mid-2016."

With its three distinct villa styles - Modern Arabic, Mediterranean and Contemporary,ranging from four to eight bedrooms, the development raises the bar for luxurious living and is set to redefine suburban community living in the heart of Dubai, located just four minutes from BurjKhalifa and Dubai Mall.
Mr PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman, Sobha Group, said: "Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City - District One located in the heart of Dubai is the perfect residential getaway, with its range of facilities and community atmosphere. Our main focus, beyond timely delivery, is to employ best of breed construction methods and controls to handover the best quality villas in the market."

The state of the art 31,000 sq. ft. sales centre and model homes offers customers a glimpse into their future life surrounded by nature in the heart of Dubai. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City - District One will deliver a phenomenal range of features and activities including parks, man-made lagoons as well asbeaches, water sports and an 8.8km bicycle trailalong with jogging tracks. The development will also feature a promenade with a wide selection of stores, restaurants, cafes, lively bistros and entertainment options.

Potential homeowners interested in learning more about Meydan Sobha's freehold options within Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City - District One, can visit www.meydansobha.com or call the toll free number 800 111 111 for more details.

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About MeydanSobha
MeydanSobha LLC FZ is an equally-split joint venture, responsible for developing over 47 million square feet of prime freehold land in the heart of Dubai. The first landmark project to be announced within Mohammed Bin Rashid Al MaktoumCity, it is aptly named District One. This expansive development will feature luxury residences, green parklands, waterways, a high end shopping and dining pavilion and large recreational spaces creating one of the lowest density developments in the heart of any international city.  

Together, Meydan and Sobha aim to develop this community of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al MaktoumCity into one of the world's prime residential locations, delivering a new, vibrant 'green heart' for Dubai.

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