Dubai, July 10th, 2007 (WAM)- Emaar Properties has unveiled MarinaPlaza, the only commercial tower within the Dubai Marina master-development.

The 28-storey boutique freehold Marina Plaza is part of the Dubai MarinaMall complex and sits on an 8-storey podium overlooking the Marina. Investorresponse is expected to be overwhelming as sales for office space withinthe tower commences on July 12, 2007.

Marina Plaza at Dubai Marina is scheduled for completion in 2009,and will offer investors the exclusive opportunity to own office spacewithin Dubai Marina, a thriving waterfront neighbourhood located in theheart of Dubai's new-growth corridor, offering easy access to the DubaiMedia City, Dubai Internet City and Knowledge Village.

Marina Plaza is adjacent to the 150,000 sq m Dubai Marina Mallcomplex that includes the Dubai Marina Mall Hotel & Serviced Residences,the Dubai Marina Mall - a modern shopping and entertainment destination,and an 8-storey tower dedicated to diverse restaurants. In addition tothe facilities offered at the Mall and Hotel, the podium of the officetower will have shopping and cafes and restaurants choices that enhancethe lifestyle of the business community.

"Marina Plaza at Dubai Marina addresses the increasing demandfor business space in Dubai and investors can benefit from being locatedwithin one of the most sought-after property developments in the city,"said Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, Emaar Properties. "Entrepreneurscan also enjoy easy access to Sheik Zayed Road, the office and the DubaiMetro, a waterfront ambience, advanced office infrastructure and amplepodium and basement parking - all within the well-established Dubai Marinaresidential neighbourhood that has shopping and hospitality components." Marina Plaza sports an elegant Meshrebiya style architecture withsparkling glass walls, marble floors, and Arabesque detailing. Investorshave the option of doing the interiors to their tastes. To maintain exclusivity,the tower will have over only 160 units, with a maximum of six units perfloor, and a full penthouse floor with balconies boasting amazing viewsover the Marina. All floors will also be available for sale as full floors.

Dubai Marina is a 50 million sq ft mega project with 11 km ofwaterfront boardwalk and five marinas that can berth over 500 vessels.

A centrepiece of the development is the Dubai Marina Motor Yacht Club,scheduled to open later this year, and offering an array of Marina-relatedservices to members. The club will power Dubai Marina's concerted effortsto become premier water sports destination.

Emaar is developing seven residential projects within Dubai Marina.

Three of them - Al Majara, Al Sahab and The Dubai Marina Towers - havebeen handed over to residents. Investor response to the four other up-and-comingprojects - Dubai Marina Mall Hotel & Serviced Residences, Marina Promenade,Marina Quays and Park Island - has been overwhelming. The master-developmenthas a projected population of 75,000, and there are already several thousandsof people living within Dubai Marina.