Emaar special sales event for Saudi projects at The Dubai Mall

Special pavilion to feature Jeddah Gate and Al Khobar Lakes developments

Emaar Middle East, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, is showcasing its flagship lifestyle community developments in Saudi Arabia at a special roadshow and sales event to be held from January 19 to 26, 2012 at The Dubai Mall.

Emaar Middle East will highlight its Jeddah Gate and Al Khobar Lakes developments, with the opportunity for potential customers to get a detailed overview of the projects and make informed purchase decisions.

The Emaar Middle East showcase will be open from 10am to 10pm, and is located near Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Experienced customer service professionals will be at hand to assist the visitors and provide them detailed information of the two path-breaking lifestyle developments in the Kingdom.

Eng. Ahmad Al Kulli, General Manager of Emaar Middle East, said: “One of the fastest growing economies in the region, Saudi Arabia is today a preferred destination for investments. The modern communities developed by Emaar Middle East in Jeddah and Al Khobar offer a world-class lifestyle for residents.
“With the first homes currently being handed over in Al Nada Village in Al Khobar Lakes, and soon to commence in Jeddah Gate, this is a good opportunity to make property investments in the Kingdom with demand for housing growing significantly year-on-year.

“The homes in Jeddah Gate and Al Khobar Lakes will offer customers the opportunity to experience the renowned Emaar-style lifestyle in the Kingdom. The roadshow will appeal to the Saudi visitors in Dubai as well as Saudi expatriates and other GCC nationals looking to invest in the Kingdom.”

Jeddah Gate is located on over 400,000 sq m of land in Jeddah’s new downtown. The project will serve as a centrepoint for the city’s new downtown, and is in close proximity to the main railroad linking the two Holy Cities of Makkah and Madina to Jeddah. Jeddah Gate, when completed, will have over – 230,000 sq m of modern office spaces and over 75,000 sq m of gross leasable retail space, thus strengthening the local economy.

The first homes in Abraj Al Hilal 1, the first phase residential community in Jeddah Gate, will be handed over shortly, and Emaar Middle East has already launched Abraj Al Hilal 2 Towers, a cluster of 3 residential towers of 17 to 21 floors, with only 326 apartments ranging in size from 98 to 449 sq metres.

Spread over a plot area of 12,300 sq m, Abraj Al Hilal 1 is located centrally in the community. With exclusive retail outlets, restaurants, parks, health and fitness facilities and landscaped gardens, the residential towers integrate all lifestyle amenities in close proximity. The homes have quality, interior finishes and offer advanced telecom and entertainment connectivity, security system, split air-conditioners, and modern finishes. Smart home systems, backup power generator, central gas system, car park ventilation and 24-hour security add to the convenience of the residents.

Al Khobar Lakes is a luxury lakefront development set on approximately 2.6 million sq m featuring serene water bodies. It features more than 2,000 private villas with retail and leisure amenities that are perfect for family living. In close proximity to Al Khobar City, Dhahran and Dammam, Al Khobar Lakes is one of the premier lakefront developments and the largest integrated community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Having successfully launched the Al Nada and Al Ghadeer Villages, Al Khobar Lakes will eventually feature a large retail centre with a gross leasable area of 95,000 sq m; 104,000 sq m of landscaping, greenery and parks; 11 mosques including a Grand Mosque for Friday Prayers; two educational facilities for both boys and girls; a shopping centre, two community centres, healthcare facilities and other amenities.

The first villas in phases at the Al Nada residential village are currently being handed over. The finishing touches to the homes and final landscaping works are currently being undertaken to offer a beautifully laid out community for the first residents. All homes will be equipped with the latest communication technologies, smart home systems and advanced infrastructure networks. Construction of a mosque in the community has also commenced.

Emaar Middle East is also developing the Emaar Residences at the Fairmont Makkah, located on the Haram Plaza offering views of the Holy Kaaba and Haram. The 648 elegantly furnished and superbly serviced apartments are situated at the most upper floors of Makkah Clock Tower starting from the 30th floor and ending at the 53, and operated by Fairmont Hotels.