Ali Moosa and Sons to construct 128 European themed villas at Jumeirah Islands

Nakheel, one of the leading property developers in the Middle East region, has signed an agreement with Ali Moosa and Sons Contracting for the construction of 128 European Themed Villas at its Jumeirah Islands Development project.

The Jumeirah Islands project is aimed at attracting families who are looking for the ultimate residential retreat. The Jumeirah Islands project is shaped and designed on 300-hectares of land located just off Interchanges 5 and 6 on the Sheikh Zayed Road.

"Our pioneering and innovative spirit in creating luxurious and exclusive living space for discerning customers is the inspiration behind Jumeirah Islands," said Mr. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Nakheel at the signing. "Like all our other projects, Jumeirah Islands depicts the cosmopolitan character of Dubai. As a planned urban development project, it exhibits a family environment and promotes a healthy lifestyle."

"We are honoured to be awarded this contract," said Engineer Fahad Ali Mossa of Ali Moosa and Sons Contracting. "We look forward to working with the regions leading and most innovative property developers and to contribute to the continued development of the property market in Dubai."

Under the agreement, Ali Moosa and Sons Contracting will construct and maintain 128 European themed villas at Jumeirah Islands Development. The contract is valid for eight months after which the villas will be handed over to Nakheel.

The Jumeirah Islands will consist of 50 islands that will be clustered among spacious, luxuriantly landscaped canals and each cluster will be bounded on three sides by water. Three million cubic metres of sea water will be pumped into Jumeirah Islands Development from the Arabian Gulf, creating the individual islands. Luxurious villas with private swimming pools dot 46 islands and the development includes a commercial area which will have extensive retail and leisure facilities. There will also be parks, canoeing, and peddle-boating, walking trails, walkway bridges and a community club. A variety of elements ranging from exquisite architecture to cascading waterfalls, bountiful gardens, romantic promenades, luxury marinas and an exclusive resort will all come together to form part of the experience of Jumeirah Islands. A number of apartment buildings located on the fronds will be launched by the end of 2004.