Dubai Properties Group Announces Appointment of Mohammed Bin Essa as New Project Director of The Tiger Woods Dubai

Dubai: 27 October, 2009 – Dubai Properties Group, a member of Dubai Holding, today named Mohammed Bin Essa as Project Director of The Tiger Woods Dubai, the 55 million square foot private residential golf community.

Bin Essa will assume the position from Abdulla Al Gurg who has accepted the role of Group General Manager for the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group.

Bin Essa brings a wealth of experience in strategic management and operations to the landmark development.  In his new position, Bin Essa will be responsible for strategic planning, business development and operations, while overseeing community design and construction. He will also manage all vital partnerships and investor relations for the pioneering golf community.

In addition to his new appointment as Project Director The Tiger Woods Dubai, Bin Essa will continue as Director of Operations for DUBAILAND®, where he is responsible for operations, management and investor relations at the three billion square foot development.

Prior to his appointment at DUBAILAND®, Bin Essa was the General Manager, Strategic Business Development and Risk Management, Majid Al Futtaim Properties. Bin Essa also has an extensive background in finance through his involvement in Business Development at the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX).

Khalid Al Malik, Group CEO, Dubai Properties Group, said:

I am confident that Mohammed Bin Essa’s experience and commitment will prove to be enormous assets for ensuring the future growth and completion of The Tiger Wood Dubai. His extensive background in operations and investor relations will help drive the vision of this extraordinary world-class development and allow us to reach the highest level of success in line with international standards of excellence.

I am also grateful for the hard work and dedication Abdulla Al Gurg has demonstrated on this project and wish him well in his new role.

The Tiger Woods Dubai is an exclusive golf community that will include Al Ruwaya, the first golf course design created by Tiger Woods Design; a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 145,000-square-foot clubhouse with premium amenities; 20 palaces; 75 mansions; 190 luxury villas; and applicable community services.  The landmark golf course community is located in DUBAILAND®, the region's largest tourism and leisure destination.

The landmark golf course community is located over an area of 55 million sq ft at DUBAILAND®, the region's largest tourism and leisure destination.

Notes to Editors

About The Tiger Woods Dubai:

The Tiger Woods Dubai, a development of the Dubai Properties Group, is a private residential community and resort that will include the world’s first golf course design created by Tiger Woods Design – Al Ruwaya.

Embodying Tiger Woods’ vision of creating a spectacular, challenging golf course, Al Ruwaya, will be a 7,800 yard, par 72, 18 hole championship course with dramatic elevation changes, lush landscaping, stunning water features and an overall design that will challenge and entertain golfers of all playing abilities. Luxurious residential and hospitality components will include 197 residences, a boutique hotel, a well-being spa, a fine dining restaurant, a professionally staffed golf academy, and the Al Ruwaya clubhouse.

A truly exclusive address, this private golfing community will occupy an area of 55 million sq ft in DUBAILAND off Al Hibab Road; a 30 minute drive from Dubai’s city center and the Dubai International Airport.

About Dubai Properties Group

Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, is a pioneering community developer that offers integrated and holistic services in real estate, retail, destination management and lifestyle management. Dubai Properties Group was established in 2008 to consolidate the operation growth of Dubai Properties different divisions into distinct business units. This evolution came from Dubai properties entity which aimed to contribute to the growth of Dubai by conceiving, developing and enhancing unique business projects.

With five synergetic lines of business, the Dubai Properties Group offers a sustained level of quality and excellence from Dubai Properties for customer service, sales and marketing interface; Salwan for property management services company; Injaz for the development of fully sustainable communities; Dubai Retail as the retail services company and Dubai Asset Management as the facilities management provider and community security services.

Founded on principles of transparency, accountability, and dedicated customer focus, Dubai Properties Group aspires to become the best partner in providing unique lifestyles, by creating a world class organization that offers a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise through its people. DPG will constantly seek new and innovative ways in delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for its stakeholders, investors and business partners. In pursuing its ambitious objectives, DPG consciously works towards raising the benchmark of environmental standards while striving to reduce its carbon footprint in the countries and communities where it seeks a presence.

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