ETA Star Properties and partners score at CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2008
ETA Star Properties and its partners Hircon and Star Giga scored at Arabian Property award held last week, by picking up 4 awards under the 5 star and 4 star categories as follows:
| Verde Residences | 4 Stars | Best Architecture | |
| 23 Marina | 5 Stars | Best High-rise Architecture | |
| 23 Marina | 4 Stars | Best Apartment | |
| Goldcrest Views-2 | 5 Stars | Best High-rise Development |
In addition to this Giga group also picked up and award for 'Best Properties' for Gold Crest Views.
Mr. Abid Junaid, Executive Director, ETA Star Properties, said: "We are pleased to be honoured with these awards for Verde,23 Marina and Gold Crest Views 2 . The award are a recognition of the untiring efforts of our hardworking team who have always strived to set new industry benchmarks . We are thankful to all our partners, investors and customers who have been supportive of our efforts."
Verde was the first green free hold project in Dubai . It was designed by celebrity architects, Mr. Adrian Smith and Mr. Gordon Gill, Verde Residences was designed to maximize the use of the natural forces of wind, use natural light and geothermal mass, recyclable construction material along with optimum use of energy-efficient systems and technologies. VERDE Residence tower is built in the shape of a boat. The 48 storey glass tower, with a total built-up area of 1.35 million square feet includes 2 & 3 bedroom units 3 & 4 bedroom penthouses and 4 bedroom duplex townhouses on podium liner. a swimming pool with kids pool, gymnasium and world class retail and leisure facilities.
23 Marina 90-storey masterpiece . It is located at Dubai Marina boasts having 48 exclusive duplex apartments located on the top 24 floors, each with its own private plunge pool, Jacuzzi and internal elevator, bringing luxury living to the next level. In addition, the tower?s entrance will feature a 6 storey high lobby with panoramic elevators. . Not only is it compelling to look at from the outside, the view from inside each apartment is equally mesmerizing. Other amenities include concierge services, landscaped gardens, jogging track and a temperature controlled swimming pool. There are leisure decks at three levels, a business floor and a coffee parlor, exclusively for residents of the tower. Apart from this, 23 Marina will also feature 55 pools, 61 elevators and 8 levels of car parks.
Gold Crest Views 2 is located in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The 39-storey tower, designed around a rectangular plan, offers a spectacular lakeside and island view from the apartments, on all levels. The building has a bold, contemporary style with strong visual elements. The design of the "Fins", which characterize Goldcrest buildings, move closer to each other as they stretch skywards. The tower provides a panoramic view of Dubai and symbolizes the aspiration of modern living.The sweeping curves of the "Fins" create a contrast against the bold rectangular elements. The colors, shadows and textures have been carefully selected to achieve the right contrast and provide a rich, balanced composition. The horizontal balconies and other features enhance the overall visual effect, making the tower an icon of style and architectural brilliance.