The big question is how will the credit crunch affect real estate markets outside the traditional western economies. Dubai is a classic case in point.
Zaya, a UAE based luxury boutique real estate developer, recently announced the release of a limited number of additional units at it’s Nurai development on the opening day of Cityscape Dubai 2008. The news follows reports by leading investment houses and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Planning and Economy that show that the city’s real estate prices are almost certain to keep rising, at double digits, until 2012. Can this be true? I guess we’ll wait and see….
Zaya are very upbeat about their prospects after Nurai’s first launch in May 2008, which constituted 70% of the development’s units, and was sold out in less than a month.
The additional units being released include limited edition beachfront estates of 12,750 square feet which sit on generous plots, each with its own private beach, as well as luxury contemporary water villas of 5,540 square feet, which offer an unparalleled over-water living experience.
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The Flip Mino is one of those gadget’s that you just know is gonna be hot this Christmas… if you love your boy’s toys and gadgets then this is well worth a look in.
Weighing just 3 ounces it’s an extremely high quality, easy to use video recorder that sits in the palm of your hand. We’ve been lucky enough to play around with a sample here and can’t put it down.
A key advantage to the Flip Mino is that it has a very useful built in USB key, which allows you to simply plug it into your computer or lap top and upload your home movies to social media sites like Facebook and YouTube (suitable for Mac & PC). Also, the controls on the back couldn’t be simpler, you have a 2 x zoom feature, record button and the playback is a cinch. This is definitely designed for practicality and anyone challenged by technophobia!
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Posted by Tom Wilkins on Wed 8th October 2008 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Expensive Gadgets
Myvu Corporation recently released the Myvu Crystal premium range of video eyewear, which is to be brought to the UK after signing a deal with O2. Billed as the very latest in video eyewear technology, the Myvu crystal aims to offer a viable viewing alternative for mobile video, gaming and mobile internet.
In our tests we found the design comfortable to wear, sturdy (in fact it meets military spec for durability) and offering a good quality viewing experience. Just don’t wear it while you’re driving !!!
Myvu say:
“Myvu, the worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing innovative video eyewear for mobile entertainment, has designed its video eyewear products to connect to any media device with video out functionality – such as the iPhone, Nokia N Series and most Samsung models. The Myvu Crystal transforms all portable media players into hands-free, full-screen private viewing experiences, offering the thinnest, lightest and most comfortable video eyewear available.”
The Myvu Crystal comes with the following accessories:
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Pietra Firma have recently launched the staggeringly expensive Luxtouch range.
Targeted at the world’s wealthiest individuals, the range includes floor, wall and ceiling tiles that are hand crafted using traditional skills.
Each square metre of marble tile is inlaid with over 1000 diamonds, 2400 pieces of mother-of-pearl, 400 pieces of abalone shell and 500 pieces of black onyx. LuxTouch sells for $1,000,000 /m2.
Is Ascari the most exclusive driving club in the world?
Ermmm… YES!
The luxury Ascari Race Resort is nestled in the heart of southern Spain’s Andalusian Mountains (about an hour’s drive from the pomp and extravagance of Puerta Banus). Thanks to its geographical seclusion and protection from prying paparazzi, this is somewhere where the world’s wealthiest car enthusiasts and celebrities mingle and drive 360 days of the year.
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