International Property Show 2007 to showcase AED 300 billion project portfolio of platinum sponsor Tameer

The third edition of the show will run from April 3-5 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre and has grown by 35 per cent compared to last year thus occupying four exhibition halls (5, 6, 7, 8). Further, the organizers are expecting 20,000 visitors from over 70 countries, reflecting the international appeal of the show.

Tameer's project portfolio comprises The Imperial Residence, The Elite Tower, The Regal Towers and The Palace Tower that are located in Dubai's most exclusive locations and carry Tameer's signature art-deco design that is in high demand in the UAE market. Tameer will also feature the epic USD 8.3 billion Al Salam City project in Umm Al Quwain, one of the largest projects in the eastern emirate, which is designed to accommodate half a million residents.

Abdallah Hageali, CEO of Tameer Holding, said,

'Events like the International Property Show 2007 provide the perfect opportunity for developers to accurately gauge market trends and at the same time reach key decision-makers to promote project developments. We enjoyed tremendous success last year, with many visitors expressing their interest in the Tameer brand of style, elegance, and innovation. With the prime portfolio we are offering this year, we are looking forward to replicate our success.'

'The property and construction market in the Middle East is witnessing an ongoing boom thus attracting international investors from around the globe. Investors are seeking opportunities such as the International Property Show to further their presence in the market and to have a broader access to regional and international developers and we are confident that we will be able to tap this growing segment ,' added Hageali.

Established in 1991 in the UAE, Tameer has constructed pioneering landmarks in the Gulf and the Levant. Considered a leader in the property sector, Tameer has developed core business competencies in sophisticated design, exclusive locations and value-for-money. It has developed a variety of landmark commercial and residential projects in four of the emirates in the UAE including the Al Ameera Village in Ajman, Al Dana 1, Al Dana 2, Elite Residence, and the iconic 'The Princess Tower', the world's tallest residential tower.

Dawood Al Shezawi, Managing Director, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions said, 'The International Property Show has cemented its position as the biggest transactional property exhibition in the region and has attracted leading international and regional players from the property and real estate market, such as Tameer Holding.This year's exhibition is expected to overleap the 2006 edition especially with the 35 per cent growth and 20,000 expected visitors. The International Property Show is the ideal platform for exhibitors from around the world to showcase their latest projects and to interact with their existing and potential buyers. With only days left for the show to kick off, the expectations of the exhibitors and visitors are soaring, and we can be certain of an eventful and highly productive exhibition.'

The International Property Show is the region's comprehensive public and trade exhibition for the international and regional property market. The 2007 edition is supported by Dubai Land Department, and is sponsored by Dubai Properties, Amlak Finance, and Tameer Holding. The exhibition will bring together international and regional exhibitors, property developers, financiers, real estate agents and consultants, designers and others involved in the real estate industry in the UAE and the Middle East and prime real estate markets in the world. Last year's edition tallied more than 16,000 visitors from 66 countries, with a majority of 40 per cent from the corporate sector.