Dubai Properties has announced the launch of 'Al Waha Villas' worth Dh.745million, which is a freehold Mediterranean style residential community, located at Dubailand.

The project made its first appearance during the recent two-month long summer promotion at Harrods, the famous department store in London, where it generated sales worth Dh.150mn.

The project was also exhibited at the Ritz Hotel in Paris recently. The show was a part of the initiative by Dubai properties, to extend its reach and promote its signature project to international audience to gain investors interest in Dubai.

The project comprises of 260 townhouses that are built in Mediterranean style, with a luxurious enclave. The development is due for completion by 8 months towards the mid of 2008.

"The Al Waha villas will set a new benchmark in luxury accommodation. Designed with creativity, and quality in mind, the villas offer a unique lifestyle community with two, three and four bedroom villas, encompassed in lush greenery and landscape," said Mohamed Binbrek, the CEO of Dubai Properties.

The villas are a gated development comprising properties that range from 3,944 sq.ft. space for a four bedroom villa to 3,621 sq.ft. for a three bedroom, and 1,785 sq.ft. in size for a two bedroom villa. The development features a clubhouse and community swimming pool, while the villas are provided with balconies, terraces and one or two parking spaces.

Dubai Properties, is a member of Dubai Holding, and operates with the aim of developing unique communities.