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Nakheel, a Dubai World member, is a real estate developer in Dubai and creator of several land reclamation projects, including the Palm Islands, the Dubai Waterfront, The World and The Universe Islands. Its residential projects include The Gardens, International City, Jumeirah Islands and Jumeirah Lake Towers. Its shopping projects include The Dragon Mart (At International City) and Ibn Battuta Mall. Its main competitor in residential development in Dubai is Emaar Properties.
Nakheel has announced plans for the Nakheel Tower, which will be the world's tallest skyscraper, if built, standing over two thirds of a mile high. The tower will take over a 10 years to complete and will be the center of a vast development complex, the Nakheel Harbour and Tower. In early 2009 the tower was suspended due to the effects of the worldwide credit crunch.
On July 6th 2011, Dubai World’s Board of Directors announced that Nakheel's legal ownership will be transfered to the Government of Dubai upon completion of the company's financial restructuring. Total costs is around 2.5 billion dollars.Nakheel has announced plans for the Nakheel Tower, which will be the world's tallest skyscraper, if built, standing over two thirds of a mile high. The tower will take over a 10 years to complete and will be the center of a vast development complex, the Nakheel Harbour and Tower. In early 2009 the tower was suspended due to the effects of the worldwide credit crunch.
On July 6th 2011, Dubai World’s Board of Directors announced that Nakheel's legal ownership will be transfered to the Government of Dubai upon completion of the company's financial restructuring. Total costs is around 2.5 billion dollars.
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