Features Exclusive Ensemble of 69 Luxury Villas Located within 'The Villa' Project

Dubai-UAE: November 19, 2013

National Properties, a subsidiary of National Bonds Corporation, the leading shari'a compliant saving and investment company licensed and regulated by the UAE Central Bank, has announced the launch of the 'Andalusia Collection'. Part of The Villa project in Dubai, the Andalusia Collection consists of 69 premium villas that will be released to the market in phases over the next few months.

Embracing the unique concept and highly popular Spanish theme that defines The Villa project, the Andalusia Collection recognizes the historical link between the people of the Middle East and the famous Spanish region Andalusia - a name that is derived from the Arabic word 'Al Andalus'.

"From the outset, our vision was to create something special with the Andalusia Collection," said Mohamed Qasim Al Ali, General Manager of National Properties. "We are delighted to have delivered on that vision, by creating an ensemble of villas that are unique in design, unparalleled in grandeur and unmatched in quality and value."

The Andalusia region possesses distinctive and striking architectural themes and is renowned for its beautiful mosaics, magnificent arches and intriguing symmetrical patterns that have remained unique through the centuries.

The Andalusia Collection villas capture these architectural elements in stunning detail and present them on generous plot sizes that reach up to 30,000 sq ft within beautifully designed interior spaces that are executed with superb craftsmanship and boast high quality features and fittings from some of the world's leading brands such as Villeroy & Boch, Grohe, and Bosch. The Andalusia Collection villas are already considered limited edition properties that offer unprecedented value.

Marble flooring, designer staircases to provide an ambience of elegant grandeur, an overflow swimming pool, decorative fencing, a fully enclosed and air-conditioned central courtyard and Andalusian archways connecting large living areas, some adorned with the charm of wooden beams, promise provide a lifestyle enriched by generous spaces to recreate a cool and tranquil retreat.

Mohanad Alwadiya, Managing Director of Harbor Real Estate, the exclusive marketing and sales agency for the unique project, said: "The Andalusia Collection, like all signature collections, will be enjoyed by a privileged few.  Only 69 unique luxury villas have been designed to create the Andalusia Collection, where rarity and exclusivity are only matched by excellence. It's no wonder that these sought-after residences can be acquired by application only."

The Andalusia Collection consists of three types of spacious luxury villas: Diamante featuring 31 villas in a built-up area of 8,400 sq ft and plot sizes ranging from 15,300 sq ft - 30,300 sq ft; Zafiro that includes 17 villas with a built-up area of 8,200 sq ft and plot sizes ranging from 14,400 sq ft - 17,600 sq ft; and Perla featuring 21 villas with a built-up area of 7,200 sq ft and plot sizes ranging from 12,000 sq ft - 22,000 sq ft. The villas will offer a mix of five and six bedrooms.

The Andalusia Collection will be equipped with provisions for smart home systems implementing security applications, surveillance systems, and audio distribution systems. Each villa type will be distinctive in characteristic and identified by a plaque mounted at the front entrance.

The villas in the Andalusia Collection will be delivered in three phases in accordance with the construction schedule. The first phase consisting of 31 villas has been completed and is ready to move-in. Phase-2 is scheduled for completion in January 2013. The third and final phase is set to be completed and delivered in April 2014.

National Properties aims to release the first phase of villas from the Andalusia Collection at prices ranging from AED5.2 million - AED6.5 million.

The Andalusia Collection is available for viewing from November 20, 2013. To arrange your private viewing, please contact Harbor Real Estate, the exclusive marketing and sales agents on 043251616 or 050-9166543.

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About National Bonds Corporation PJSC:
National Bonds, which is licensed and regulated by the UAE Central Bank, is a Sharia'a compliant saving scheme that provides UAE nationals, UAE residents and non-residents - with a credible and safe savings opportunity.  Minors can also own National Bonds, provided the bonds are purchased by the parent/guardian. Each bond costs AED 10, with a minimum purchase of AED 100 National Bonds Corporation PJSC announced an annual profit up to 2.62% for 2012. The scheme has distributed an annualized rate of return of 5.6% since inception, which is a combined average of annualized profits and prizes distributed till 2012. National Bonds is a unique savings scheme with a huge and diversified client base with over than 690,000 customers, offering:

·         Customers will have the opportunity to win 43,207 prizes every month. These prizes include a double number of weekly awards distributed across two categories of citizens and residents. The first week prize is the million dirham awards that allow all bondholders to enrol in regardless of the savings they have. The million dirham award is followed by two gold bars to two women bondholders worth AED100, 000 each in the second week and two BMW cars during the third week. In addition to two scholarships worth AED 50,000 each to two student bondholders.

The prizes also includes give away cash award every minute of every day. The total number of cast award in a day is 1,440 valued at AED50 each, 600 prizes will be reserved for bondholders in specific sub-categories: 200 for women bondholders, 200 for children bondholders and 200 for bondholders who have a direct debit arrangement with their respective banks.

Savings with National Bonds can be redeemed easily after an initial 90-day holding period by calling 600522279 or for instant cash redemptions up to AED 10,000 per day through visiting selective branches of Al Ansari exchange and UAE Exchange houses across the UAE.

·         National Bonds does not charge any transaction fee from its customers. One can open an account for free and also close the account at any time without paying a penalty

·         The National Bonds Employee Saving Program offers government and private sector employees an opportunity to save a portion of their salary on a monthly basis and also be entitled to all benefits and rewards offered by National Bonds

·         National Bonds can be purchased from nearly 620 outlets across the UAE, including Emirates Post offices, exchange houses and banks.

·         National Bonds can also be purchased online at www.nationalbonds.ae

About Harbor Real Estate: 
Harbor Real Estate is a fully integrated real estate service provider based in Dubai and part of an established world class group of real estate companies since 2001.

The Harbor Real Estate services have evolved from traditional real estate brokerage of merely bringing buyers and sellers together to innovative world class end-to-end real estate services. The company services include: Innovative Marketing, Sales & Leasing Services, Holistic Property Supervision Management Service, and Integrated Property Handover and Inspection Services. 

Harbor has an extensive clientele base that consists of public and private entities, major developers, private and institutional investors and owner-occupiers. Harbor Real Estate has a dedicated team of realtors and consultants who are renowned for their expertise, high level of professionalism and insight into local and international markets. The company is committed to providing its customers world class service and innovative real estate solutions.

In 2009, Harbor Real Estate Brokerage established a quarterly real estate report "The Harbor Report". This candid report covers the latest news, developments and trends in the real estate industry with an in-depth analysis of the latest topics and current affairs. 

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