Dubai, April 14, 2009: ETA Star, a leading property developer in the UAE, announced today that the construction work of Al Manara, its premium waterfront office tower in the heart of Business Bay, is in final stages and is expected to be ready for delivery later this year.

The 31-storeyed top class commercial tower development that is designed exclusively to reflect style and functionality.

The work on the structure is complete. Structural steel works are progressing. The block work and plastering are completed. 99 per cent of the tiling work is complete. 25% of doors installation completed. 98% of pantry cabinet works completed.73%  of false ceiling grids completed. The ongoing aluminum glazing work is progressing and is expected to be completed by end of April. The Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) works in the tower are progressing in tandem with the civil work. The electrical sub-station to the building is completed, and the necessary approvals from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) have been obtained.

Mr. Mohammed Ali, General Manager, ETA Star Properties, said, "We are pleased and excited with the progress in construction of Al Manara. The development is ETA Star's first property in Business Bay area. The well-designed commercial tower have been conveniently planned to suit the needs of the modern day business environment and consists of recreational facilities consisting of a state-of-the-art health club, gym, sauna and temperature controlled swimming pool."

The project is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2009.

The other salient features of Al Manara include a fully serviced business centre, conference auditorium facility and a leisure deck to unwind. The development provides ample car parks with business facilities planned within the complex.

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About ETA Star
ETA Star Property Developers LLC is a part of the ETA Ascon & Star Group, the USD 6 billion conglomerate. ETA Star Property Developers is developing over 50 million square feet of premium property in countries in Middle East and South East Asia, including UAE, Oman and India.

In the UAE, ETA Star's portfolio currently includes premium commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Verde Offices and Residences, The Grandeur Residences, 23 Marina, Liberty House, Goldcrest Views-2, Goldcrest Executive, The Summit are some of the prominent projects of ETA Star that are currently being developed. The first ISO certified developer in the region and  voted Superbrand for two years in a row. ETA Star is among the few developers who have started delivery of projects with all others scheduled to deliver as promised.

To learn more, please log on to www.etastar.com

For further information, please contact:
Ayesha Tully/Jumana Aman
Watermelon PR
Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971- 4 -2833 655
Email: ayesha@watermelonme.com
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