Bahrain – Manama, October 21, 2008

Durrat Marina, the region first mixed use marina development, has been awarded the CNBC Arabian Property Award 2008, as the ‘’Best Marina Development’’.

The first of its kind marina in the Kingdom received the only 5 star award for Bahrain project based ever in the history of the award, the award came as true testament to the diverse nature of this world class marina. In addition, this award will allow Durrat Marina to be nominated for the international property award.

The award was received by Mr. Jassim Al Jowdar, Board Member for Durrat Marina yesterday on a gala dinner held in Dubai.

‘’ This award is to confirm that Durrat Marina is the leading marina in the region… with the modern architecture and the unique facilities Durrat Marina will offer, it will be an attractive investment considering the low risks rates involved. ’’ Said Mr. Ahmed Al Qattan, Head of the executive committee for Durrat Marina.

‘’ We are proud to have the rating of 5 star as the best marina development in such a prestigious award, Durrat Marina will continue to attract investors due to the uniqueness of the project ‘’ Said, Mr. Jassim Al Jowdar, Board Member for Durrat Marina.

The Multi Billion Dollar project will be the first mixed use marina development of its kind in the Kingdom. It will cater for over 3,000 residences consisting of waterfront villas, town houses, apartments, and commercial and recreational facilities. The Marina will be designed to accommodate over 300 boats and yachts.

Durrat Marina continues to make head waves throughout the region as it attracts investors from around the world, during the Cityscape Exhibition held in Dubai, first week of October.

The brand new luxury development at Durrat Marina is already considered as one of the best marinas within the region. It will offer a variety of accommodation units from marina facing townhouses and luxuries apartments at a very affordable price along with first class facilities such as high class restaurants and shopping mall as well as its strategic location within Durrat Al Bahrain, the island of luxury living.

Durrat Marina will aim to enhance the kingdom economy through providing a marina with international standards to serve the lack in the kingdom for watersport and boating activities, this will enhance the tourism through providing a unique investment opportunity for luxury living style, considering its strategic location within Durrat Al Bahrain, were all the attractions is a doorstep from the marina.