World's most luxurious floating residences to be unveiled at Cityscape Dubai

After successfully launching in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, a scale model of this 48,600-tonne, 719-foot majestic vessel will make its way to the UAE to attract wealthy investors.

Developed by BV International Ocean Holdings Ltd, 'Four Seasons Ocean Residences' will offer 112 exclusive residences for private sale. Asteco, the strategic partner of Savills - the international sales agent for the project - is responsible for launching sales in the Middle East. The project will be showcased at the Asteco stand (number 7G30) at Cityscape Dubai, which runs at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from October 16 - 18.

Visitors to the exhibition will be able to view a state-of-the-art computer generated flythrough, showing how the residences and vessel will look once completed and also meet the project team.

"We are thrilled to be working on this distinct and exciting ocean residence that will deliver the level of luxury service that only Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can bring," said Robert Oppenheim, Managing Director of BV International Ocean Holdings Ltd. "Four Seasons Ocean Residences will be the world's most grand and luxurious residential community at sea."

"Undoubtedly, this will be one of the star attractions at this year's Cityscape. Representing a project of this calibre and being the first to market will definitely raise Asteco's profile amongst both local and international audiences," said Andrew Chambers, Asteco's Managing Director.

Whether traveling for several weeks or year-round aboard the 13-deck 'Four Seasons Ocean Residences', owners will tour some of the world's most vibrant cities and exotic ports of call without ever leaving home. The design of 'Four Seasons Ocean Residences' allows the ship to circumnavigate the globe, with an average cruising speed of 18.5 knots, visiting cosmopolitan centres around the world and docking or anchoring near remote habitats only accessible to a limited number of smaller sized yachts.

'Four Seasons Ocean Residences' will be built by Aker Yards of Finland and is scheduled for completion and delivery in 2010. 'Four Seasons Ocean Residences' wholly owned private residences offer one, two, three, or four bedrooms including single storey, duplex and triplex apartments and penthouses.

The elegant fully furnished residences on board 'Four Seasons Ocean Residences' have been designed to Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts standards by Tillberg Design, the company which developed the designs for Queen Mary II. The residences will range in size from 800 to nearly 8,000 square feet with features including floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious entrance hall and living room areas with sea views, master bedroom suites with walk-in dressing rooms/closets and ensuite bathrooms, expansive terraces, gourmet kitchen, and a private entrance for staff.

With 70,000 sq ft of public space, the vessel offers sophisticated travelers a comprehensive selection of onboard activities and entertainment, including the 11,000 square foot Four Seasons Spa, fitness facility, four restaurants, designer retail, a Monte Carlo style casino, a gourmet market, a business centre with meeting rooms and video conferencing, wine cellar, helipad, putting greens, golf simulator, state-of-the-art communications technology and a retractable marina providing ship-to-shore service, SCUBA expeditions, and a launch for jet skis or sailboats.

Guests have the added privilege of access to their own on board Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts concierge as well as an excursion coordinator to arrange special activities and arrangements in the various ports of call.

'Four Seasons Ocean Residences' can host the owners of the 112 residences, their guests, and 220 crew members. The first journey is scheduled for 2010, with the first two years following a fixed itinerary covering the world's most marvelous places and events such as Antarctica, the Amazon as well as the 2012 Olympics in London and the Grand Prix in Monaco.

Four Seasons expects to average 250 days in port each year, offering extended stays for in-depth exploration on all seven continents.