Fortune Group recieves overwhelming response for Fortune Bay; over 50% of commercial space sold out in record time

Published October 29th, 2006 - 11:09 GMT

Reflecting strong investor confidence and robust demand for freehold commercial space in Dubai, leading Real Estate Development Company, Fortune Group, has announced that over 50% commercial space at Fortune Bay – their seventh project here in Dubai, has been sold out in just ten days from commencement of sale. The AED 350 million landmark development at Business Bay received an overwhelming response attracting a diversified set of regional investors. 

 

Launched on 8th October 2006, official sale of commercial space at this project has already started. The launch of the 19-storey Fortune Bay followed post the historic launch of Burj Al Alam – the world’s tallest commercial tower also coming up at Business Bay. Fortune Bay will offer a perfect setting amidst a multitude of leading international and blue chip corporations, strategically located within the emerging business district.

 

Terming the investor response as phenomenal, Mr. Ahmed Khoory, Chairman – Fortune Group said, “We at Fortune Group are delighted with the response we have received for this project. We adopted a focused marketing and pricing strategy which contributed towards the strong investor response. The sell out of over 50% of the project in a record ten days from commencement of sale of commercial space clearly indicates the ever-increasing demand for freehold commercial properties.”

 

Fortune Bay will boast of hi-tech office concepts along with a range of luxury offerings which will include, advanced communication facilities, state of the art conferencing systems, broadband internet connection, comprehensive business support services, a well appointed venue for conferences and meetings, a swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium with a sauna and Jacuzzi apart from retail space.

 

Commenting on the project, Mr. Syed Mohammad Ali, CEO Fortune Group said, “Fortune Bay will offer investors unrivalled features and state of the art facilities. The free hold offices at Fortune Bay will comprise high grade office blocks and will be home to leading international corporations. Fortune Bay is the realization of a vision in Dubai’s new era of business and lifestyle choices. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of year 2008.” 

 

Business Bay is tipped to be the regions business capital and once complete will be a city within a city. Covering a total area of 64 million sq. ft., this new master development will host a number of commercial and residential towers. The ambience will be designed to add to the magnificence of the Business Bay which will provide an environment, which is conducive for the growth of business from all over the world.

 

Fortune Group’s current investments in Dubai real estate is valued at close to AED 7 billion across seven exclusive commercial and residential freehold projects. An integral part of Dubai’s freehold market, the Fortune Group has developed the most innovative residential and commercial spaces in the Emirate. Burj Al Alam, the world’s tallest commercial tower is the Group’s most recent and significant project development coming up at Business Bay. Other group