Celebrating success in the region’s property sector, the Arabian Property Awards 2008 covered 23 different categories this year.

Abdulla Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai, said: “We are delighted to receive this award. Winning this prestigious honour is very special to us as it ranks us as the best in the region, in our relevant category. The distinction also reiterates Tatweer’s steadfast commitment to developing globally renowned elite brands, and complementing Dubai’s vision to delivering excellence across all its dimensions.

“The Tiger Woods Dubai represents a spectacular signature community comprising palaces, mansions, and villas, in addition to Al Ruwaya, the world’s first Tiger Woods designed golf course. Each property will conform to the highest global standards, and each is considered an exceptional landmark in its own right, reflecting Tatweer’s endeavour towards creating first-class developments in the region.” Al Gurg added

The Tiger Woods Dubai recently announced a strategic agreement with world renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab to develop the exclusive AED600-million signature hotel within the development. The 360,000 sq. feet luxury boutique hotel will include 89 suites and 14 bungalows in sizes varying from 1,600-9,500 sq. feet. The hotel will target top-tier clientele and boast a 10,000 sq. feet swimming pool, as well as one of Dubai’s most exquisite spas.

Located over an area of 55 million sq. feet, The Tiger Woods Dubai is fast taking shape as an exclusive golf community encompassing a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 139,000 sq. feet clubhouse with premium amenities; a high-end destination spa; 22 palaces; 75 mansions, and 100 luxury villas and community service facilities.

The project’s upcoming residential structures, infrastructure and utilities, the hotel, clubhouse, and the world’s first Tiger Woods’ designed golf course within the 55 million sq. feet development are making rapid strides towards the targeted completion timeline of end-2009.

Abdulla Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai, said: “We are highly motivated by the progress marked by the development. Following the approval of the master plan by the Dubai Municipality, infrastructure work for the road network has started. Meanwhile, construction has commenced on most of the structures, including, the clubhouse and the hotel, while the residences to commence in two months.

With the aesthetically appealing landscaping nearly over, we are currently setting up the elevations for the golf course. We are confident the emirate will be one of the most recognized cities for golf in the world.”

Among the components that have registered remarkable progress onsite include the commencement of construction for the dedicated substation. Alongside excavation work for the six-metre deep lakes as well as for the foundation of the club house, nearly 31,000 cubic meters of cut and fill per day is in progress at the golf course area. The design for five of the 18 holes has also been simultaneously accomplished, with creative concepts being explored for the remaining holes.

Providing a picturesque effect to the project are the 1,184 trees that are currently planted on site. Imported from Thailand and South Africa, some of the trees are as tall as 12 metres, making them one of the largest ever to be imported into Dubai.

RO plants have been installed on site to purify 5000m3/day of TSE water to specified standard for the Trees and turf.

Starting from 30 June, over 20 containers of trees and shrubs will be translocated onsite per week, while over 10 hectares of sprigs for the turf have been planted at the nursery to eventually transform The Tiger Woods Dubai as one of the greenest master developments in the region.

Al Gurg added: “True to the world’s expectations, The Tiger Woods Dubai will not only represent a new landmark in Dubai, it will set unparalleled industry benchmarks that will be hard to replicate. In keeping with Tatweer’s philosophy of trust and transparency, we are delighted to share details and the excitement that prevail around this project.”

The Tiger Woods Dubai recently announced its partnership with the world renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab to design the interiors of its exclusive 360,000 sq. ft. luxury boutique hotel. The exclusive AED600 million hotel bearing Elie Saab’s name will integrate his unique signature style into its design, reflecting Tatweer’s determination and commitment towards creating original world-class developments in Dubai.

Located at Dubailand, the world’s most ambitious leisure, tourism and entertainment destinations, The Tiger Woods Dubai is fast taking shape as an exclusive golf community encompassing a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 139,000 sq. feet clubhouse with premium amenities; a high-end destination spa; 22 palaces; 75 mansions, and 100 luxury villas and community service facilities.

Dubai: 9 June, 2008 - Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced the signature of a strategic agreement with world renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab to develop signature hotels in the region starting with an exclusive AED 600 million hotel in The Tiger Woods Dubai bearing Elie Saab’s name and reflecting his unique signature style.

Overlooking the world’s first Tiger Woods designed golf course, the 360,000 sq. ft. luxury boutique hotel will include 89 suites and 14 bungalows in sizes varying from 1,600-9,500 sq. ft. The hotel will target top-tier clientele and will boast a 10,000 sq. ft. swimming pool, as well as one of Dubai’s most exquisite spas.

Saeed Al Muntafiq, Executive Chairman, Tatweer, said: “Tatweer has once again demonstrated its leading status in the leisure and hospitality industries by partnering with globally renowned elite brands for its mega developments. It is indeed no coincidence that the world’s first golf course designed by the world number one golfer Tiger Woods in Dubailand will host the first hotel to be designed by the world’s top designer Elie Saab.

“The boutique hotel designed by Elie Saab will set new international standards of innovation in architectural design. This high-end property will integrate contemporary design elements which reflect Tatweer’s commitment towards creating uniquely inspired hotels and signature developments in the region.”

Elie Saab, said: “I am delighted with the opportunity to design the interiors of the hotel at The Tiger Woods Dubai and to have my name associated with it. I look forward to applying my aesthetic call on what will become one of Dubai’s most coveted landmarks. I will ensure my work exceeds global standards to match the stature of the entire Tiger Woods Dubai development. The interiors will be a reflection of my personal lifestyle.

“Every detail of the hotel’s interiors will reflect my signature element that is defined by a fusion of simplicity, luxury and modernism to create a dreamlike ambience. This is a first for me in terms of designing the interiors of a hotel, a reason why this project is especially close to my heart and will draw the best of my creative sensibilities.”

Abdulla Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Elie Saab, whose powerful and unique vision and passion for excellence is a well known statement in the world of design. His unsurpassed expertise in elegant and contemporary styling will bring to the hotel the latest in interior design concepts and give our guests the distinctive Elie Saab lifestyle experience.

“Our choice of Elie Saab demonstrates our commitment to seeking the world’s best talents for shaping our developments, matching Dubai’s uncompromising quest for excellence.” Al Gurg added.

Located over an area of 55 million sq. ft., The Tiger Woods Dubai is taking shape as an exclusive golf community encompassing a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 139,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with premium amenities; a high-end destination spa; 22 palaces; 75 mansions, and 100 luxury villas and community service facilities.

The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer, today announced the project’s master plan is finalized and has been approved by the Dubai Municipality & the RTA, while its design and construction are progressing on schedule.

Earlier this year, The Tiger Woods Dubai acquired the approval from DEWA for the project’s electricity substations.

Scheduled for completion in late 2009, The Tiger Woods Dubai is set to be an exclusive lifestyle community with the spectacular Al Ruwaya Golf Course as its focal point. The routing for the golf course, the first to be designed by Tiger Woods, the world’s number one golfer and chairman of Tiger Woods Design, has also been finalized, while its shaping has commenced.

“The Tiger Woods Dubai is designed to become one of the world’s most sought after destinations.  I think this community will be a genuine oasis for those lucky enough to live or stay within its spectacular grounds,” said Tiger Woods.

The design and layout of The Hotel and The Clubhouse have also been finalized. With construction taking off in phases, the internal access road and fencing of the site were completed shortly after the ground breaking ceremony in June 2007.

“We are very proud to confirm that the construction of the iconic project is progressing according to schedule. This development highlights our commitment to contribute to Dubai’s pace of growth in diverse domains. The project will make the emirate one of the most recognized cities for golf in the world,” commented Abdullah Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai.

Located over an area of 55 million sq ft, The Tiger Woods Dubai will be an exclusive golf community encompassing a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 139,000 sq ft clubhouse with premium amenities; a high-end destination spa; a 360,000 sq ft high end boutique hotel; and 22 palaces; 75 mansions; 100 luxury villas.

• a professionally staffed, state-of–the-art golf academy;
• an iconic clubhouse for members and guests only;
• a  boutique hotel;
• a well-being spa;
• a fine-dining restaurant;
• and relevant upscale community services for residents and guests including a retail area