Dubai

A prosperous trading city even before the discovery of oil saw Dubai's entrepreneurial spirit take off in a massive building and business boom. The dust of the desert has now cleared to reveal a thriving metropolis with a very distinctive character. The Emirate's sophisticated network of highways, world-class business facilities, abundance of five-star hotels and iconic buildings reveal that Dubai is a city where ambition and vision rule in equal measure.

Dubai's population is equally driven. The remarkable growth of this city has made it not only one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations, but its business infrastructure attracts Fortune 500 companies, making it an essential stop for the global business community. The combined advantages Dubai offers for both leisure and business has sparked a residential boom, attracting a predominantly young and entrepreneurial class with an eye for a golden opportunity. With tens of thousands of people arriving every year to live out their dreams, their thirst for success has seen a rise in demand for luxury housing.

'Perhaps more than anywhere else in the world, Dubai is a place that recognises and revels in ambition,' explains Nakheel Executive Chairman, Sultan Bin Sulayem. 'It is also a place that celebrates the aspirations of its rocketing population by offering an array of residential communities designed to help these forward-thinking and sophisticated individuals achieve their ultimate lifestyle.'