www.damacproperties.com wins Best International Website award
Dubai, UAE, 4th Dec 2007: Continuing with the success story, luxury lifestyle provider and the region's leading private sector master developer, DAMAC Properties, has won the coveted Best International High Rise Development and Best International Website recognitions at the International Property Awards held in Las Vegas.
The leading property developer received the Best International High Rise Development award for its 'La Residence at the Lotus' project and the Best International Website award for the company's revamped website - www.damacproperties.com.
The International Property Awards ceremony, held in association with CNBC, was organised at the renowned Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas on November 16, 2007. The awards, now in its 13th year, are the biggest of its kind in the world. With entries from a record 56 countries, the awards are supported by five media partners, nine professional bodies and the New York Times Company - a leading media organisation.
DAMAC Properties had won the Best High Rise Development and Best Website at the CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2007 held in Dubai in October.
Commenting on the award, Hussain Sajwani, Chairman of DAMAC Holding, said: "We have emerged as a leading property developer over the years and this coveted recognition is a testimony to our growth. The two important awards, won amidst very high competition from around the globe, are a reflection of our firm adherence in providing exclusive properties and creating a professionally-designed and user-friendly website."
He added: "Awards of these natures uplift our position and enable us to be recognised and appreciated by the global audience. These awards also help us leverage our products effectively among consumers who are becoming increasingly well informed and discerning about the properties they seek to buy."
La Residence at the Lotus is a spectacular 58-storeyed development located at Business Bay-often referred to as the Manhattan of the Middle East. The architectural design of the property is inspired by the petals of the Lotus flower. La Residence has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, with each master bedroom having a private spa-bath, thoughtfully planned space and utilities, tastefully chosen furniture and joinery and elegantly designed interiors.
Peter Riddoch, CEO of DAMAC Properties, said "We are thankful for the prestigious recognition from the International Property Awards for our 'La Residence' development and the DAMAC website. The La Residence project, has witnessed impressive sales considering its unique design and strategic location. Similarly, our website is specifically designed to meet the needs of our global customers and is a comprehensive treasure trove of information of our iconic developments."
DAMAC Properties' new and easy-to-navigate website has newly added features like online buying, continuous construction updates and addition of a new language - Russian.
DAMAC Properties are pursing projects in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and Lebanon with future schemes being considered in Turkey, Oman, Morocco, Tunisia, India and Pakistan. These projects represent significant progress in the company's plans for targeted growth over the coming years.
Further information is available at www.damacproperties.com
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About DAMAC Properties
DAMAC Properties is part of DAMAC Holdings. DAMAC properties was established in 2003 and has grown into one of the most successful residential, leisure and commercial developers in Dubai and the Middle East, and is expanding rapidly into North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Far East.
The company's portfolio includes properties spread across 450 million square feet and is worth in excess of US$30 billion. By partnering with world renowned architects and designers, DAMAC Properties aims to develop schemes that include residential, commercial and leisure facilities that will create an integrated community.
The company's schemes are located in the most desirable and exclusive locations and the homes are built to a high quality specification that has become synonymous with the group.
Driven by a passion for excellence, DAMAC Properties manage all their projects from start to finish. The company's diverse range of expertise allows them to control land purchase activity, appointment of architects and designers, construction and sales and after sales service. In addition to support services provided by their Dubai headquarters, the company's comprehensive Customer Care Program provides solutions through its vast regional network with offices in the UK (London, Manchester, Reading, Leicester, Birmingham and Glasgow), Ireland, Italy, UAE, Iran, Russia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, KSA and Qatar.
The parent company, DAMAC Holdings, has grown over the years from a specialist catering company established in 1982, into a multi-billion dollar corporation to become one of the largest organizations in the Middle East.
For further information, please refer to www.damacproperties.com
For more information please contact:
Niall McLoughlin, Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications, DAMAC
Tel: +971 4 3322005 Ex 336
Fax: 00 9714 3311028
Mobile +971 50 6251329
emaiI: niall.mcloughlin@damacgroup.com
Prem Ramchandran, Manager
DAMAC Properties
Tel: 00 9714 3322001
Fax: 00 9714 3311028
Email: prem@damacgroup.com
Agency Contact:
Ashutosh Gupta,
Account Director,
BPG Public Relations
Tel: 00 9714 2953456
Fax: 00 9714 2951027
Email: Ashutosh@batespangulf.com
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