05 May 2008
The World Trade Centre Residence: the first in an anticipated worldwide Jumeirah Living portfolio

Dubai - Jumeirah Living, part of Jumeirah Group, the dynamic Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group, has cut the World Trade Centre Residence ribbon. The very first Jumeirah Living property is set to welcome residents and guests in August this year.

Whether they are business travellers exploring the fast paced Dubai market for a month, consultants for a multinational company coming to Dubai on a regular basis, newly-arrived "Expat" families getting ready to settle into their new home, or those who want the epitome of refined living all year round, residents of the Jumeirah Living managed World Trade Centre Residence will benefit from this luxurious inner city home situated in the heart of Dubai, right next door to the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Convention Centre and the city's financial and central business districts.

In line with Jumeirah Living's brand promise to STAY DIFFERENTTM, a number of signature services will be available to residents and guests. A Lifestyle Concierge team will be on hand to attend to the residents' every need and help make their home special. From finding the perfect spot to hang their art before they move in, to organising fresh flowers or even stocking their fridge with their favourite groceries, the Lifestyle Concierge team will create an exclusive, personalised and truly unique living experience.

Combining the luxury of a prestige hotel with all the privacy and comforts of home, these one to four bedroom residences spread over 40 floors and two iconic glass towers, have been designed to the highest specifications in line with Jumeirah's renowned standards in luxury and hospitality.

Marco Nijhof, Senior Vice President Gulf of the Jumeirah Group said: "We are delighted to offer Jumeirah's STAY DIFFERENTTM brand promise to our residents and guests from August this year. Jumeirah Living is an important and strategic addition to the Jumeirah Group portfolio and in line with this initiative, we look forward to setting a new benchmark for luxury serviced apartments and residences from the

World Trade Centre Residence to luxury properties around the world."

Jumeirah Living General Manager, Julie Shields added: "We are extremely excited to introduce our residents and guests to effortless, luxury living in their new homes. The World Trade Centre Residence is the first in what will be a worldwide portfolio of distinctive Jumeirah Living properties each with their own unique STAY DIFFERENTTM attributes and spirit".

The World Trade Centre Residence features sophisticated business centre facilities and two executive meeting rooms, rooftop lounge, The Club café and bar, a fully-equipped fitness centre and rooftop temperature controlled 25 metre lap pool.

Jumeirah Living is Jumeirah's luxury brand of serviced residences that offer innovative and truly personal lifestyle experiences unique to each guest, resident and owner with a strong emphasis on effortless living. Whether for short, mid-term or extended stays, Jumeirah Living properties feature cutting edge technology, sumptuous finishes and contemporary design and provide guests and residents with the exceptional world-class service and distinctive Hallmarks for which Jumeirah is renowned for, right in the comfort of a home.

Additional luxury Jumeirah Living properties are set to open in distinctive Dubai locations in 2008 with further projects planned worldwide.

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Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah properties are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards. The dynamic Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group encompasses the world renowned Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel, the multi-award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London and the Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park South in New York.

The Group's activities are, however, not restricted to hotel and resort management. The Jumeirah Group portfolio also includes Wild Wadi, regarded as one of the premier water parks outside of North America; The Emirates Academy, the region's only third-level academic institution specializing in the hospitality and tourism sectors; The Taste Department, the company's dedicated restaurant division; global spa brand Talise; Jumeirah Living, the Group's luxury brand of serviced residences offering effortless living in luxurious surroundings; and Jumeirah Retail, with its fourteen stores and dedicated luxury retail website www.jumeirahcollection.com.

Building on this success, Jumeirah Group became a member of Dubai Holding in 2004, a collection of leading Dubai based businesses and projects, in a step that aims to initiate a new phase of growth and development for the group.

Jumeirah has extensive expansion plans to grow its portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts into key gateway or letterhead cities and aspirational resort destinations worldwide. Currently, the Group has several luxury five-star properties under development, including five in Dubai and others in Abu Dhabi, Aqaba, Doha, Phuket, Bermuda, Mallorca and London. The Group is eagerly anticipating the grand opening of Jumeirah HanTang Xintiandi in late 2008, Jumeirah's first hotel in China and flagship property in the Asia Pacific region.

For further information please contact:
Jumeirah Group Corporate Communications
Anne Bleeker - Director of Corporate Communications
PO Box 214159 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 4 3647970
Fax: +971 4 3016655
E-mail: anne.bleeker@jumeirah.com
Visit us at: www.jumeirah.com

Jumeirah Group Corporate Communications
Samantha Dancy - Public Relations Manager, Gulf Region
PO Box 214159 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 4 3647959
Fax: +971 4 3016655
E-mail: samantha.dancy@jumeirah.com
Visit us at: www.jumeirah.com

For reservations please contact:
Tel: +971 4 364 7676
Email: reservations@jumeirahliving.com
Visit: www.JumeirahLiving.com

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