Archive for June, 2009

ETA Star awards AED 30 million worth of contracts

June 19, 2009

ETA Star, the first freehold property developer in the region to receive an ISO 9001: 2000 certification, has awarded contracts worth AED 30 million for enabling foundation works for two of its premier projects ? The Centrium in the International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) and Al Manara located at Business Bay.

The enabling works contracts for the two projects were awarded to Dutch Foundation, which was also awarded similar contracts for ETA Star?s Goldcrest Executive and Goldcrest Views-2 projects at Jumeirah Lake Towers. The enabling works on Al Manara is scheduled for completion by the first week of October this year, while work on The Centrium is expected to be complete by November.

Abid A. Junaid, Executive Director, ETA Star, said, ?We are focused on ensuring that all our projects maintain remarkably high standards, and we lay particular emphasis on the foundation work that precedes actual construction. Dutch Foundation has been involved in other important projects of ETA Star and the quality of their work has certainly been up to the mark, which prompted us to award the contracts for The Centrium and Al Manara to them.

ETA Star launches AED 1.2 billion Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences

June 5, 2009

ETA Star launched the AED 1.2 billion Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences, located at the Palm Jumeirah Crescent.

The projects are being launched in partnership with the world-renowned Taj Group of Hotels. The ground breaking ceremony, marking the commencement of construction for the project, was held today at the Palm Jumeirah Crescent and was attended by dignitaries who included Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel.

The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is a plush five-star hotel complete with a host of world-class facilities, whereas The Grandeur Residences is a luxury residential complex designed to provide residents a lifestyle reminiscent of royalty. The project is modeled on the archetypal palaces of Rajasthan.

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