Dubai: 24 August, 2008 - Sama Dubai, the international real estate investment and development arm of Dubai Holding, today announced its Dubai Towers-Doha project has won honours in three categories at the coveted CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2008.

The prestigious awards for  Property Marketing, High-Rise Architecture and Best Developer Website, will be presented to Sama Dubai at a gala dinner to be held on 19 October at The Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.

Farhan Faraidooni, Executive Chairman of Sama Dubai, said: "We are proud our brand is synonymous with success in the regional and global markets. The prestigious awards for our Dubai Towers portfolio further consolidate our status as an international real estate master developer. Such coveted recognitions motivate us to expand our horizon and strive harder in our commitment to exceed expectations."

Chaired by Eric Pickles, British Shadow Secretary of State, the awards' panel comprised eminent global real estate experts, including design and architecture consultants.

Faraidooni added: "The awards reiterate the UAE's relentless pursuit of excellence. It also gives our brand higher credibility, allowing us to run the distinctions across all our marketing and communications strategy. In addition, investors will also be confident of making a informed decisions while selecting Sama Dubai as their master developer of choice."

Earlier this year, 'The Lagoons', a freehold, mixed-use project being developed by Sama Dubai, won two awards at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2008. The Best Mixed-Use Development award was presented to 'The Lagoons' for its unique concept, components, overall planning and vision, while the Best Corporate Social Responsibility award was given in recognition of its vigorous efforts to preserve and enhance wildlife at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.

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About Sama Dubai
Sama Dubai is a private company wholly owned by Dubai Holding. The international real estate investment and development company focuses on leveraging synergies across international, regional and local real estate sectors. Its aim is the creation of a world class portfolio of partners, properties and investments which distinguish it as a market leader.

Sama Dubai is active across several segments of the real estate development sector including tower buildings (under the 'Dubai Towers' brand), large scale resorts (under the 'Salam' brand), business developments, mega malls and more. 

Sama Dubai's existing projects are:

  • Dubai Towers - Doha, Qatar

  • Dubai Towers - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Creekfront Development- Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Amwaj - Rabat, Morocco

  • Salam Resort- Bahrain

  • Salam Yiti - Oman

  • The Lagoons - Dubai, UAE

  • Mediterranean Gate, Tunisia

For further information please visit: www.sama-dubai.com, or contact:
Feda Kassem
Sama Dubai
+971 4 427 9315
Email: feda.kassem@sama-dubai.com

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