'Fantastic response' to launch of first residential properties on The Palm, Jebel Ali

According to representatives of The Palm there has been a 'fantastic response to the launch from people throughout the Middle East and beyond.'

'Within the first two hours of the properties going on sale we had an enormous number of enquiries', said Saif Sultan Al Shamsi, Managing Director - Commercial, The Palm. 'There was much excitement among the customers from the idea of choosing the location, size, design and elevation of the property on The Palm, Jebel Ali. The vast majority of these were from people who were looking to put down deposits immediately. It seems everyone wants a home on The Palm!'

Enquiries came from near and afar with a tremendous response from UAE residents, neighbouring GCC countries and many long distance requests from throughout the Middle East and Europe.

Anticipating the great demand The Palm had its Call Centre and Sales Centre fully staffed with 18 sales people on hand to deal with potential customers. 'The Palm is a highly prestigious development and it is vital that our customers feel this from their very first contact with us through to receiving the keys to their property', said Al Shamsi.

Al Shamsi further commented, 'Months of planning and organizing had been undertaken in order to ensure that each and every customer had our quick and professional attention.'

In total 2000 properties went on sale comprising a combination of Signature Series Villas, Canal Cove Town Homes and Garden Homes. The Palm, Jebel Ali will also house spectacular apartments located on the trunk of the island. Apartment residents will be rewarded will superb facilities and easy access to restaurants and shops. These properties, however, will be released for sale at a later date.

The Palm, Jebel Ali will be positioned as more of a 'Destination', a place of discovery, fun, excitement, activity and entertainment. It will be an enchanting place where both adults and children will be able to experience the wonders of islands living. Boutique hotels, a sea village, luxury shopping outlets and marinas will all add to the extraordinary atmosphere, enticing both tourists and residents equally.

The properties are currently being sold from the new Palm Sales Centre (next to Royal Mirage), telephone 800 5554 (UAE - toll free) or + 971 4 390 3333.