Nakheel's distinctive property developments impresses Don King

During his recent visit to Nakheel's sales offices in Dubai, Wahid Attalla, Executive Director, Commercial and Operations, Nakheel, comprehensively briefed King about Nakheel's unique projects that have redefined the property development industry in the Middle East region. Don King expressed his amazement at the scale of the signature developments of Nakheel, The Palm and The World. Don King also met with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel, at his offices in Emirates Towers.

Bin Sulayem said, "Nakheel's projects have drawn awe from all over the world due to the uniqueness and magnitude as daring feats of engineering. The sheer audacity of our projects has helped in collating a string of compliments from famous personalities that includes sporting legends and other eminent persons of international standing. This visit by King reflects the international reputation of Nakheel as a leading developer of unique properties. The vision of Dubai's leadership has directly contributed to the success of Nakheel."

Don King said, "I was aware of Nakheel's reputation as the leading developer in Dubai. During my visit I was fortunate to sample the cosmopolitan lifestyle here. Dubai has all right elements required for a safe and free living, which is luxurious and successful at the same time. The fact that over a hundred different nationalities live and work in peace and harmony here is a testament to this success."

Don King is the most influential promoter of boxing in the history of the sport. Through out a career that spanned three decades he has promoted some of the most famous boxers and boxing events in the world.