Sama Dubai to showcase landmark projects at MIPIM 2008 Exhibition in Cannes

To be held from 11-14 March at Palais des Festival in Cannes, France, MIPIM 2008 will serve as an ideal platform for Sama Dubai to network with more than 26,000 key industry players, international agents and developers as well as serious investors Located in the Azure Tent-07, Sama Dubai's stand at the exhibition will offer key details on its spectrum of projects, while senior officials will be on hand to address visitor queries.

Attractive scale models of Sama Dubai's projects including Amwaj - Morocco, a massive $2bn project in the heart of Rabat and 'The Lagoons' Dubai, a $17.7bn Dubai Creek waterfront project, comprising seven beautifully landscaped islands will be featured at the stand. Latest updates on the progress of Sama Dubai's $14bn Mediterranean Gate project in Tunisia will also be available.

The extensive industry conferences at MIPIM 2008 will enable Sama Dubai to compare markets in over 83 countries and gain a wider perspective on international real estate trends, ahead of launching future projects.

Farhan Faraidooni, Executive Chairman, Sama Dubai, said:

"Through its participation in such reputable exhibitions, Sama Dubai pursues a global mandate to explore development opportunities in markets that promise high growth potential for the real-estate sector. With growing international interest in the regional real estate industry, MIPIM 2008 at Cannes provides a well-timed opportunity to showcase our projects and share Dubai's landmark achievements in this dynamic sector. Through the unique networking opportunities at the exhibition, Sama Dubai will explore possibilities for long-term business partnerships with the European investor."

Further, Sama Dubai's pioneering commitment to environmental protection and the various measures it has undertaken across all its projects will also be highlighted at the event.

With investments worth billions of dollars and a footprint that stretches across the Middle East, Sama Dubai takes pride in endorsing a socially responsible strategy for conducting business profitably.

The company places significant emphasis on the judicious use of natural resources, intelligent stewardship of the environment and respect for the cultural values, people and communities in which it operates.