The Fairways district to include Al Zorah Golf Living, Golf Estates, Al Zorah Golf Club and a Wellness Centre

First residents to move in by year-end as they take possession of their Golf Villas

Ajman, UAE; September 6, 2016

Al Zorah will see its first residential community come alive at The Fairways district - a mixed-use neighbourhood featuring villas, townhouses, apartments, a Golf Club, a community park and a Wellness Centre - as home-owners take possession of a luxury collection of four- and five-bedroom Golf Villas, by December 2016.

The announcement was made at Cityscape Global 2016 being held at the Dubai International Convention Centre until September 8.

Located right on the Nicklaus-Design 18-hole championship golf course with views of azure blue lakes, natural mangroves and in close proximity to the beach, the front living luxurious selection of Golf Villas at The Fairways are a distinctly built product, not just in the Northern Emirates but also in the UAE.

Imad Dana, Chief Executive Officer of Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between master-developer Solidere International and the Government of Ajman, said: "We are pleased to announce that the handover of our first luxury collection of villas around a truly fantastic golf course is nearing completion. This is testimony of our commitment to its success and to ensuring that home buyers have a superlative product.

"Even though the UAE property market remains soft, Al Zorah's uniquely designed products have continuously evinced keen interest from home-buyers from around the world as they look at distinctive offerings. Al Zorah's residential and hospitality products within a rich, existing, natural ecosystem offer a unique lifestyle that is refined and healthy."

The first residents will enjoy the sheer delight of a high-end golf course to the fullest with magnificent views as well as access to other sports and leisure activities within Al Zorah.

Dana added: "Residents of these front row villas will look directly on to the golf course. The entire community is interconnected with the course and the mangroves which lends a feel of living in natural surroundings."

A second residential neighborhood within The Fairways - the Golf Estates - which was announced last year, broke ground this year. Mobilisation work is already underway and excavation work has commenced on this mixed-use community. Villas and townhouses will be initially constructed followed by the apartments. The community, which offers more front row villas in various sizes and types, and will also include a retail element to cater to the needs of residents. Phase one of Golf Estates is available for potential home-buyers.

Dana remarked: "The Golf Estates community offers the choice of villas, townhouses, or apartments. The homes are arranged to maximise views of the golf course, the lakes and the mangrove forest along the creek, without sacrificing the privacy of residents. A community park will cater to families and children and this community, like all other communities in Al Zorah, is interconnected through well laid out pedestrian trails and walkways."

Al Zorah's master-developer, Solidere International, also updated investors and potential customers on the progress being made at several concurrent projects underway on-site from beach resorts to leisure amenities and public space design. The 5.4 million sq mtrs development along a natural creek and seafront is set apart from other destinations by its exotic setting of 2 million sq mtrs of natural mangroves and an expansive waterfront.

Al Zorah currently has over 1,400 workers on site, with the total number set to grow as the development progresses. The goal of building a unique, world-class destination in harmony with nature, is being met as Al Zorah has invested heavy resources in providing top quality roads, infrastructure, landscaping, leisure and outdoor amenities to those looking to be close to nature and yet a stone's throw away from city life.  

Another existing landmark within The Fairways district is the eye-catching Pavilion - designed by French born architect and designer, Annabel Karim Kassar who is known for her creative designs. Sheltered under a magnificent illuminated canopy, The Pavilion which serves as Al Zorah's presentation center and office, is itself a multifunctional attraction for the development. Al Zorah also unveiled a partnership with an exclusive sushi bar operator that will enable visitors and golf enthusiasts with a new venue to relish along with Shakespeare and Co.

The Pavilion will also be home to the first Thanani, a simple yet stylish Arabic culinary concept with a European twist, developed by Figjam on behalf of owners, MAZ Investment. The 982 sq mtrs rooftop resto-lounge will bring truly novel cuisine to Ajman for the first time, and is set to open later this month.

Imad Dana, further added: "Thanani will serve a large community of both Arab and Western patrons. We have respected local culture while creating our concept, whilst simultaneously appealing to and going beyond the expectations of Western expats."

A freehold and freezone development encompassing 12 kms of waterfront, 1.6 kms of sandy beaches and a 700,000 square metres golf course, Al Zorah is slowly rising up from the ground to create unprecedented communal living at its best.

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About Al Zorah Development Company:
The Al Zorah Development (Private) Company P.S.C marks the partnership between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International and is a Free Zone Company under the laws of Ajman, UAE. The company's aim is to develop Al Zorah as a distinctive tourist and lifestyle destination.

About Solidere International:
Solidere International (SI) is a master developer, a real estate developer, a development manager and a property manager. SI is limited company registered in Dubai International Financial Centre. Solidere sal of Lebanon is its founding shareholder. The Company's shareholders include individual and institutional investors from the Middle East, Europe as well as international funds.

SI draws on the extensive and mature expertise of Solidere sal to develop unique quality and professionally managed projects covering a broad array of properties from mixed-use communities to individual building in select markets, known as 'Places for Life.' Solidere International's in-house expertise covers the full development value chain of property development from business planning, master planning, financing, construction management, marketing, sales and property management services. 

Solidere International is rapidly growing to become a premier regional and international property developer and development manager. The company is currently active in developing its own residential and mixed-use projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon and strengthening its presence in promising international markets.

For more information, contact:
Pavishia Nair | Gladson Ronad
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
(+9714) 4507 600
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