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(14.06.2007 )
Egypt property DAMAC enters Egypt with Gamsha Bay Project

DAMAC Properties, Middle East’s largest private-sector luxury property developer, announced its entry into real estate Egypt market with the launch of its 320 million sq. ft., Gamsha Bay project – the largest development in the region
The agreement was signed during the Arab Strategy Forum 2006 in the presence of the Prime Minister of Egypt, Mr. Ahmed Nazif. The agreement was signed between Mr. Khaled Makhlouf, Chairman of the Tourism Development Authority, and Mr. Hussain Sajwani, Chairman and Founder of DAMAC Holding Group. This prestigious event was attended by Zohair Garranah, Minister of Tourism, Dr. Youssef Boutros Ghali, Minister of Finance, Dr.Mahmoud Mohiddin, Minister of Industry, Mr.Mohammed Mansour, Minister of Transport and Samy Saad Zaghloul, Sectretary General.

Gamsha Bay will be the region’s largest township, located at the north of Hurghada; Gamsha Bay will offer residents a wide array of housing options, entertainment venues and recreational amenities including an innovative extreme sports adventure theme park.

Gamsha Bay will be divided into 9 distinct zones – Gamsha Marina, Marina Park, Coral Golf Course, Sea View Crescent, Creek Retreat, Gamsha Bay, Peninsula Luxury Villas, Downtown Gamsha and Extreme Sports World Theme Park. The township will be built in five phases over 10 years, with the initial components of the first phase completed within the next five years.

“We at DAMAC are delighted to enter this exciting new market, and are grateful to the Egyptian government for their confidence in us, lending their support and enabling our vision for Egypt,” said Mr. Hussain Sajwani, Chairman, DAMAC Group. “Gamsha Bay, with its environmentally conscious design, innovation and architecture will surely set a benchmark for the real estate marketplace in the region and will further influence economic development,” he added.

“I am proud to be present at this prestigious launch. Within driving distance to Cairo, and close to Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and El Gouna, Gamsha Bay which is located 60km north of Hurghada will offer the very best of Egypt - with its coral reefs, hills and beautiful coastline. I am sure this world class development will boost the economy of this region and create new attractions for tourists. The other important aspect of this project is on the employment front as this mega project will require several hands to put the masterpiece together,” added Mr. Sajwani.

“The Gamsha Bay project will offer residents an open scenic environment with 39 kms coastline and 25 kms of beaches. Customers will have over 55,000 units that include - villas, townhouses, retail establishments, shopping centers, marinas, apartments and several other amenities to choose from.

In terms of its most unique offerings, Gamsha Bay will bring a first-of-a-kind Extreme Sports Adventure Theme Park to the region. Continuing the tradition of convenience and luxury associated with the DAMAC brand, the township will include spa resorts, a world class golf course, a marina village, educational facilities, cinemas, shopping boulevards and scuba diving facilities.

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