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Company Portrait Marschall Real Estate ‫مارسشال ريال إستات‬ LUXURY PROPERTIES IN VIENNA AND INTERNATIONALAt Marschall Real Estate we follow a simple principle: The most important thingabout our work are our clients and their individual wishes and requests.To fulfill all of these we bring our years of experience, our international contacts andour daily effort into play.Marschall Real Estate is a member of the European Real Estate Network EREN,Europe’s leading network of highly reputable real estate specialists. EREN bringstogether their considerable expertise, international contacts and resources to thebenefit of their clients, be they buyers, sellers, investors or developers. The networkis a platform for the purchase, marketing and sale of designer and premium luxuryproperties – Villas, apartments, castles, palaces and town houses throughoutEurope.Marschall Real Estate, your real estate agency in Vienna, is known for its professionalexpertise and for excellent personal support and consultation. We care about yourneeds and accompany you professionally and with personal effort through the wholeprocess of finding the right property – from analysing your needs precisely andsearching for properties to purchasing the perfect one, we continuously support youwith every step.Our decades of experience in the sale of luxury real estate in Vienna, Austria andinternational give you the safety of a respectable and competent partner. “Living at its best” 51

‫أهلا بك‬ ‫خدمات‬ ‫العقارات الفاخرة‬- ‫تقدير القيمة السوقية‬- ‫المشورة المهنية للمشتري والبائع‬- ‫تحليل السوق‬- ‫نضع تركيزنا الرئيسي على إيجاد‬ ‫وتقييم العقارات عالية الجودة للعيش‬ ،‫ نصيحة محترمة‬.‫والاستثمار‬ ‫وإجراء المهنية والخدمة الشخصية‬ - ‫هي الضامنة لدينا للعملاء راض‬ ‫سواء كانوا من القطاع الخاص‬ ‫والسفارات والمؤسسات أو الشركات‬ .‫في الداخل والخارج‬ServiceWe put our main emphasis on finding and valuing high-quality real estate property forliving and investing. Respectable advice, professional conducting and personal serviceare our guarantors for satisfied clients – be they privates, embassies, foundations orcompanies at home and abroad.• Finding high-quality luxury real estate • Giving professional advice for buyers property for living and investing and sellers• Estimating the market value of real • Drawing up marketing concepts and estate market analysis MARSCHALL IMMOBILIEN GMBH Währinger Straße 2-4 1090 - Vienna Austria Phone +43-1-533 20 30 Fax +43-1-533 20 30-30 E-mail [email protected] Awards Member of52

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Exclusive Residences at Parkring Property no. 1590160A historic Palace along the elegant \"Ringstraße\" is being transformed intoa limited number of exclusive apartments. Located in the same historicbuilding, the Palais Hotel will be your immediate neighbour. Theresidential and hotel areas will be securely separated, but apartmentowners will be able to make full use of the first-class hotel service. From parking your car, providing a meal and cleaning your residence to organising your every day shopping or reserving opera, concert and theatre tickets. The residences combine Vienna´s history and unrivalled quality of life with a perfect central location that overlooks the greenery of the Stadtpark and is very close to the Vienna State Opera and a wealth of other cultural highlights.oric

Top Law firm Cyprus:Polycarpos Philippou & AssociatesUnique approach to client careWe are passionate about providing our clients with the bestlegal advice, guidance and support Imaginative outlookWe are a full service law firm with over 30 years of • Real Estateexperience. Through our global network of trusted • Family Lawassociates we offer a truly international service and • Criminal Defenceaccommodate transactions and offer services in • Wills, Probate & Estate Planningmore than 10 jurisdictions. From our offices in • Administrative LawPaphos and Nicosia we offer our national services • Civil Litigationall over Cyprus. • Residence Permit & CitizenshipWe have the experience and expertise to provide • Corporate & Commercial Servicestop advice and the culture to put quality of service • Landlord & Tenantahead of easy profit. We offer a wide range of both • Employment Lawpersonal legal services as well as cutting edge • Trustscommercial services for our business clients. Someof our clients include international funds, high net-worth individuals and international corporateorganizations.With an open and honest approach, our emphasis isto provide quality, tailored legal advice toindividuals and corporate entities.Paphos Office Address (main office): Nicosia Office Address:Corner of Neof. Nikolaides Ave & Athalassas Avenue 170, 4th Floor,Theo Kolokotronis Street, Office 401, 2025 Strovolos,Onisiforou Centre, 2nd Floor, Nicosia, Cyprus8011 Paphos - CyprusT. +357 26 822 122F. +357 26 822 125E. [email protected]

Ready for occupation: Power, Water, Telephone, TV Heating: Floor heating Furnishings: Unfurnished Year of construction: 1872 Renovated: 2018 Model : Old building State: First mover Category: A

Address: A-1010 WienProximity: “Stadtpark” / Central park Living space: approx. 273.00 sqmBalcony space: approx. ca. 20 m² sqm Room: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Toilets: 4 Lift: Yes Purchase price € 9,200,000.00



‫ما الأخبار في دبي‬Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister and Ruler of DubaiWhat’s on in Dubai ?

Getting ready for RamadanRamadan in Dubai is a magical time, when the city embraces its Arabian traditions. The quieter paceof the daytime invokes a spirit of calm and introspectiveness – but after sunset, the city comes tolife with a festive buzz. Quirky, one-off events occur all over town, while many malls teem withGetting ready for Ramadanspecial activities and themed entertainment until after midnight. Whether it’s late-night shopping,Iftar feasting, or arts and culture events, there were plenty of event highlights last year. Stay tunedto find out what’s in store this Ramadan.

Quick GuideThe Islamic calendar’s mostimportant month, Ramadan, is atime of reflection and piety,marking the lunar period inwhich the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) received his firstrevelations. Ramadan is one ofthe five pillars of Islam, the otherfour are Faith (Shahadah), Prayer(Salah), Charitable Giving(Zakah), and the Pilgrimage toMakkah (Haj). For observers, thisperiod is respected by increasingtime spent in prayer and withloved ones.When is Ramadan held?As it is based on the Islamic lunar calendar, the dates of Ramadan vary from year to year, but it is estimated to fallaround 16 May – 14 June in 2018. The exact day is officially announced when the crescent moon of the ninthmonth (of the traditional Islamic calendar) rises. Ramadan lasts for approximately 30 days, until the next newcrescent moon has been sighted – before closing with Eid al-Fitr to break the fast in festive style.How do Muslims observe Ramadan?The beat of the city slows down, and time is taken to reflect,refresh and grow. While different countries celebrate the holymonth in different ways, fasting between sunrise and sunset,regular prayer, acts of charity and modesty are encouraged in anatmosphere of giving and empathising with those less fortunateduring Ramadan.Do I need to fast? Are there any other events on during the season?Regardless of your faith, Ramadan can be a special month in Dubai.Fasting is not required for non-Muslims. However, you are The streets and malls light up withwelcome to try fasting for a day and everyone is respectfully asked decorations and everyone is invited to shareto be considerate of those who are practising by refraining from in the joy with a range of evening events, andeating, drinking and smoking in public areas during daylight hours. malls extend their opening hours toNon-fasters don’t have to go hungry as for many restaurants, it is accommodate the Ramadan night life. Webusiness as usual, merely pulling down blinds to shield diners from hope you take the time during this specialpublic view. month to join in the spirit of the season.What is iftar and suhoor?Once the sun sets on a day of fasting, it’s a joyous occasion ofeating and socialising. One of the best ways to celebrate theauspicious month is the opportunity to join in delicious iftar (aftersunset) and suhoor (before sunrise) feasts with friends.Fruits, sweetened grains, yoghurts and puddings are the mainfeatures of a suhoor meal, eaten just before sunrise.If you are visiting the city, you have the opportunity to celebrateRamadan with hotels and restaurants offering special iftar meals.Iftar feasts, served at sunset, are your best opportunity toexperience traditional Emirati cuisine, as Iftar tents and Majlispresent a plethora of mouthwatering regional delicacies.If you’re lucky enough to be invited back to an Emirati friend’shome, be prepared for a night of celebration that often laststhrough to the early hours. 63



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SIXTY SECONDS with Romika Fazeli 1. What made you creating an exclusive C-suite member’s club? I noticed over years through my event work how Romika Fazeli, Managing Director & Founder Emirates World Club effective and important networking is, and how few networking events in Dubai are exclusive Consequently various marketing and event just to the very senior management strata. concepts have been successfully implemented Networking at a high level has become the most for our partners in GCC, Europe and USA. important aspect of a successful business We work according to our clients brief and worldwide. Lack of opportunity and time to select the VIP-guests carefully. meet the right people at the right time are two factors I had in mind while creating the concept of Emirates World Club and the Private Society.“ 2. Please tell us bit more about the Emirates World Club. Emirates World Club is a Dubai-based VIP- 3. Can anyone join your club? private members’ club that has attracted not only the region’s highest-level CEOs, VPs, What makes Emirates World Club so unique is business VIPs and senior GMs, but a global C- that its the only club which really is based on suite elite that shares the common bond of HNWI only. We are very strict with the selection bearing the unique responsibilities that come of our members. It is very important to with high-level corporate performance. comprehend the importance of trust and relationships, especially when it comes to our At Emirates World Club we have built and clients, which deal with high-end products and maintained the strongest database consisting of huge projects. We evaluate each project 6,000 CEOs, GM's and VP's over the past 10 carefully before committing to a cooperation. years, to whom we serve as the access to an All new membership requests require approval enhanced way of their lifestyle by our board. We have also created a private society membership that is designed for very We understood very quickly that serving our senior management only. We invite our members needs includes also the benefits of members to various private-dinners and 5-star meeting peer-minded profiles, therefore we are getaways to socialise and of course benefit from offering a wide range of memberships, tailored like-minded networking in a relaxed and to the individual needs. luxurious setting. On the other hand we provide services such as 4. How do you promote your services? consulting and promoting to high-end brands internationally. Through Emirates World Club, We don't advertise our services when it comes domestic brands as well as international brands to our clients so aggressively on our website as have the opportunity to access a unique and it’s more word of mouth, having been in this high-profile-only network. We have a very business for the past 10 years we are privileged selective approach when it comes to how to to benefit from word of mouth. choose our cooperation partners. Romika we thank you for the interview.66

We are proudly the only VIP Networking and lifestyle management club who combines the services of networking activities among high net worth individuals and concierge services.Emirates World Club is growing on a daily basis nationally and internationally. Our biggestcriteria has been always to fulfil our members and clients requirements to the maximum.We have been very privileged to enjoy a huge presence in the English, Arabic, Chinese and Russian Media. The attention and the acknowledgment by extremely well-known companies and media outlets make us very proud. Since our club was born, we have extended our services extensively: Lifestyle-Management Services Various Membership Options Private Society Memberships for the Senior Management only Networking Activities for HNWI globally Consultation & Promotion of National & International High-end Brands Private & Corporate Event PlanningEmirates World Club Romika Fazeli AddressFor memberships or any other enquiries Founder & Managing Director Level 14, Boulevard Plaza Tower Oneplease contact us on [email protected] [email protected] Emaar Boulevard, Downtown DubaiFor enquiries regarding cooperation and sponsorships Phone +971-50-8479800 Dubai, United Arab Emiratesplease contact [email protected]

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Investment opportunity The Golf Club At Seahorse Ranch This unique golf land is available for investors who love to develop a Golf CourseThere are 537 acres (2,176,733 square meters) of golf land for more than 200 lots available. All feature ocean or tropical rainforest views on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. It could be the unique Golf Course in this area. The land site is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the island in the rolling hills between Sosua and Cabarete. The eventual future 18-hole championship Golf Coursefeatures panoramic ocean views from the lush and hilly topography that defines the North Coast. The par-72 Golf Course will challenge even pro-level players in a tropical environment rich in views and diverse terrain. With an annual average temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit ample, gentle rainfall, the tropical climate is sublime. Price: US $30,246,750

Advertorial Bayerischer Hof Munich Originally conceived by King Ludwig I in theearly 19th century, Hotel Bayerischer Hof is one of Munich’s most iconic hotels and typically considered the “Grand Dame” in this city.

5 min. with Innegrit Volkhardt 1. Being awarded with so many accolades like “Best Innegrit Volkhardt, Managing Proprietor of Bayerischer Hof Business Hotel in Germany, the “Bavarian Order of Merit” and Winner in the ‘Classic Hotels’ Category: 3. Let’s talk about our reader-audience, wealthy World Hotel Awards etc.., - please tell us a bit more Arab families from the GCC, how has been your about your hotel and what makes it so special? experience so far with Arabian VIPs and what is your strategy within the next 3-4 years to attract The characteristic of our hotel is the combination of more guests from the GCC? tradition and contemporary elements. Especially our central location and the variety of the hotel are We have had a lot of positive experiences with our unique. Arabian guests. It is always a pleasure to welcome the heads of state and families from the Gulf States 2. Entertainment at its best, you have your own in- since a lot of years. Our most important strategy is to house cinema and boulevard theatre, you take great create the „Home away from Home“-feeling for our care to ensure your guests won’t miss out on all guests. Because we know that culture occupy an comfort (“Home from Home”) - if you can elaborate important role in the Middle East we considered a bit on your services.. many details during the renovation. On the one side we decided to provide our new Penthouse Garden Beside the named cinema astor@Cinema Lounge and Suite with almost 400 square metres of living space the theatre Komödie im Bayerischen Hof we offer our with a complete kitchen, a table, which can be laid guests with our Night Club an upscaled Jazz-Club and for 16 people, and a private spa. The table offers a broad culinary variety. Our five restaurants – the especially for big families an ideal opportunity to two gourmet restaurants Garden and Atelier, whose enjoy the Arabian dishes together. You can book a chef Jan Hartwig is awarded with three Michelin butler service by request. On the other hand we can stars, our Polynesian restaurant Trader Vic´s, the offer our guests in our Palais Montgelas, the classic traditional Bavarian Palais Keller and our Blue Spa part of the hotel, the highest availability of privacy by with the roof-top terrace – culinarily leave nothing to combining two suites and eight rooms to our Royal be desired. Our guests can gladly enjoy the cuisine of Palais. our hotel. We do also offer two beautiful cafés and our Blue Spa, a unique wellness retreat for body and 4. Nestled in the heart of Munich, you surely offer soul measuring 1,300 m² high above the cities roof- your guests a wonderful stay – having seen also tops, including a gym, sauna, steam bath and a your impressive list of famous guests from royal swimming pool. In addition to this we indulge our families to Hollywood’s A-list, what would you say guests in our own Beauty-Center such as at our in a nutshell, are all of your famous guests coiffeur/ hairdresser/ hairstylist. Also the high-class cherishing the most? shops with high-end brands leave no desires unfulfilled. For me, an important aspect consists in building up a personal relationship with my guests and to cater for their needs. It´s the overall package, which our guests appreciate the most: Our centrality, the fantastic/ good service and our absolutely lived discretion.88

5. Let’s talk about food, being awarded with 3 6. Finally one last question: What’s beenMichelin stars and multiple other awards, you are the best piece of advice you’ve been given?offering your guests an exquisite choice ofgourmets, is there any particular “BH à la carte Within the family there was no advice, butmenu” you are preferring ? that/this was the reason which taught me to be responsible for yourself, your live, yourBecause of our restaurants´ variety it is not actions/behaviour and to keep on learning.possible to highlight one particular menu. Forexample we serve in our Atelier restaurant a We thank you for the interview.saddle of lamb with pomegranate and orientalflavours, in our Garden restaurant you can order aveal tenderloin with grilled leek, mustard pickleconfit, mangold and fried onion puree and at ourTrader Vic´s restaurant we can recommend theMassaman curry with chicken breast. You arewelcome enjoy a tasty Fattouch salad, followed byKabsa and Umm Ali. 89

Munich’s most legendary hotel - and one A brief examination of the hotels of the best in all of Germany - stands online guestbook suggests that proudly on Promenadeplatz, its stately 19th the Bayerischer Hof is not your century façade perhaps giving the typical major city hotel: Sir Sean impression of an old-time grand dame. But Connery, Tom Cruise, Samuel L what’s inside is anything but stuffy - it’s a Jackson, Neil Armstrong, wildly fun mix of old and new, high and Christian Dior, Jean Paul low. Step inside and you’ll find the elegant Gaultier, David Bowie, Michael lobby with its stained-glass dome, Jackson, Wladimir Putin, the the three-Michelin-starred Atelier and its Dalai Lama, Muhammed Ali, more casual incarnation, Garden, and an Lionel Messi & Pele make only a outpost of the famous tiki bar Trader Vic’s. slight indent into the hotel’s Spread over seven floors, the property distinguished book of former boasts 337 rooms and suites, five room dwellers. restaurants and six bars (including a rooftop bar and nightclub in addition to It was originally built in 1839 for the aforementioned Atelier, Garden, and King Ludwig I of Bavaria, bought Trader Vic’s), a private cinema, pool, and by Hermann Volkhardt in 1897, spa. and has been run by four generations of the Volkhardt90 family ever since. “I’m a hard worker because my life is my profession. It’s really one life,” Innegrit Volkhardt, the hotel’s current managing proprietor explains.

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You will find exclusiveshopping opportunities nextto the hotel. The hoteldisposes over 340 luxuriousrooms including 60 suiteswhich are individually andluxuriously decorated indifferent styles.

Blue Spa: wellness area on threefloors overlooking the roofs ofMunich (1300 sq.m). wellnessarea on three floors (1300 sqm),steam bath, sauna, solarium, sunterraces, extensive range oftreatments, Beauty-Center, hairdresser.



cinema astor@Cinema LoungeIt also offers a wide variety ofrestaurants: Atelier: finestregional and internationalculinary creations, awardedwith one Michelin star, Gardenwith summer terrace: classicsand contemporary interpretedyoung cuisine; Palais Keller:original Bavarian specialtiesand own bakery; Trader Vic’s:Polynesian and exoticspecialties from the wok oven,light wellness cuisine, barbecuein summer and Polar Bar inwinter.

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Company PortraitPremier Group Dansi Kurban CEO & Founder of Premier GroupAt The Premier Group of Texas, we are a full service residential and commercial real estate firm.We continue to successfully acquire, develop, construct and manage specialty real estate projectsincluding office buildings, commercial office buildings, hospitality, retail centers, housingsubdivisions, industrial, gas stations and hospitals, churches, and schools. Houston is home to The Premier Group of Texas and Houston has a lot going for it: An active professional sports scene, two international airports, delicious Tex- Mex. The fourth-largest city in the US (2.3 million residents) has also long held a reputation as a center for big business, boasting 20 Fortune 500 companies. But in recent years, it’s quietly been building one of the most extensive start-up ecosystems in the country, too. Houston Our projects extend to the DFW area. The combination of both Dallas and Fort Worth, with the unique characteristics each provides, is what makes them the perfect Team. Their combination has been so successful that the metroplex has been named the #1 place people are moving to by Forbes. So clearly, America is paying attention, and ultimately, this is what makes the DFW America’s Team. Dallas98

1994Since 1994 my companies, including AD Builders + Developers and Premier Group continuessuccessfully acquiring, developing, constructing and managing specialty real estate projectsincluding office buildings, commercial office buildings, hospitality, retail centers, housingsubdivisions, industrial, gas stations and hospitals, churches, and schools. 97+ Over 97 transactions to date in all phases of residential and commercial development, brokerage and management.$300M+All projects to date with an estimated value in excess of $300M. Over $300M in real estate valuecreated. From residential communities to full service multi-use retail – AD Builders + Developersbrings market value by creating successful projects throughout Texas. 99