Middle East Worldwide Property Show opens in Abu Dhabi to great response

Inaugurated by Mohammad Omar Abdullah, the Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event has seen huge success with over 35 countries being showcased.

"We have been delighted by the great response to the event, both from the public and from the exhibitors, who represent 36 different countries from across the world" said Mike Bridge, Regional Sales Director of DSL Exhibitions. "For those that missed the opening day in Abu Dhabi the show remains open until 21.00 on November 15th, and we have our Worldwide Property Show in Dubai on November 18-20."

Visitors to both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Middle East Worldwide Property Shows will have the opportunity to be entered into draws for a number of 'trip of a lifetime' prizes, from a luxurious 7 day trip from Our Home Abroad to one of their stunning Spanish Villas, to a 7 night stay at the sumptuous Zimbali Lodge in South Africa courtesy of IFA Hotels & Resorts, or a week in Thailand at one of The Lersuang Group's first class hotels. There is also the chance to win a plot of land worth Dhs130,000 in the UK from Sinclair Deville and the opportunity to pick up a free copy of My Virtual Home software, which is worth over Dhs 900, from Peregian Springs in Australia.

The exhibition includes such projects as Le Raffine's lavish apartments in Bangkok, Thailand, which feature a terrace pool in every apartment to the Kadomo Island resort in Fiji where Fiji Island Investment give you your own piece of paradise as they showcase the 78 Bures (villas) which are being built in harmony with the local beauty.

From the paradise of sun, sea and white sands you can step into snow with Trinity Construction's Above the Arctic project in Lapland. The traditional log cabins, available for sale and as a holiday destination, give you the chance to experience the seasons in the Yllas region of Finland. Visitors can soak up the beautiful colours of autumn or enjoy the snow covered landscape of winter. This unusual destination is a stunning place to visit any time of the year, and there is always something to do - from the summer festivals when the sun never sets to skiing and even a visit to meet Santa Claus!

Closer to home, the Worldwide Property Show also has many exhibitors offering projects from the Middle East. Considered the largest private developer in the UAE, Damac will be exhibiting a number of their projects including the prestigious 82 storey Ocean Heights, located at the entrance of the Dubai Marina luxurious development, as well as Executive Heights, the first freehold commercial property within the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone. Eurostar Properties will also be present, showcasing their projects Jumeirah Village and The Palm Jebel Ali as well as Dubai Lakeshore in the Jumeirah Lakes Development brought to the exhibition by Al Bodor Real Estate Development Limited. The upcoming Emirate of Ras Al Khaima has a new world class development in Al Hamra Village, set around a stunning man made lagoon, where families can live in bliss. Further afield, villas, apartments and resorts can be seen from Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Turkey as well as IFA Hotels and Resorts Alabadiyah resort in Beirut, Lebanon where luxury is the way of life whether you live in a villa, townhouse or apartment.

The show provides professional advice from financial, legal and mortgage specialists. A wide choice of land, villas, apartments, townhouses, condos and resorts from Australia, Brazil, Bahamas, Bulgaria, Caribbean, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Hungary, Hong Kong, Iran, India, Italy, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Switzerland, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA and West Indies - St. Lucia.

The Abu Dhabi show is being held at the Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers on the 14th and 15th November 2005, (timings from 11:00 until 21:00), and the Dubai show at the Grand Hyatt Dubai from the 18th - 20th November 2005 (timings: 18th November 2005; 17:00 - 21:00, 19th & 20th November 2005; 11:00 - 21:00). The shows are open to the general public and admission is free.