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A friend and i were walking past Symphony Mall, and decided to take a peak inside....

Symphony mall is connected to the ever so awaited Missoni Hotel , opposite of the Scientific Center.
The design of the mall from the outside does no justice and is not a reflection of the interiors.

The moment you walk in, you feel an air of elegance.
Beautiful Grey tiles lovely hanging lights, Glass stores..... very modern chic.

Hope the stores selected dont ruin the mall...

These pictures does it no justice, it truly is a beautiful Mall.

$220 Million London Penthouse Now World's Most Expensive

2010-08-11T22:52:00.000+03:00

$220 Million London Penthouse Now World's Most Expensive

Bathtubs

2010-08-11T11:46:00.004+03:00

Luxury Bathtub designs.....sets the mood for your relaxation at the end of the day.

Shabby Chic Creates New Furniture Line http://www.decorize.com/jump/index.html

2010-08-11T10:54:00.002+03:00

Big Sales at London's One Hyde Park Development

2010-08-11T00:13:00.000+03:00

Big Sales at London's One Hyde Park Development

Try kiwi if you care where you stay !

2010-08-09T01:18:00.000+03:00

I have come to know www.kiwicollection.com as a great website for guidance to luxury hotels worldwide. I have been using them recently and Im pretty much impressed !

Why Marketing to Only Women May be Your Best Move This Year

2010-08-09T00:35:00.000+03:00

Why Marketing to Only Women May be Your Best Move This Year

235 West 71 St., Estate of the Day

2010-08-03T22:59:00.000+03:00

235 West 71 St., Estate of the Day

Escape and Immerse in Marrakech at La Mamounia

2010-07-30T17:28:00.000+03:00

Escape and Immerse in Marrakech at La Mamounia

Houston Area Condos Up For Auction

2010-07-28T23:49:00.000+03:00

Houston Area Condos Up For Auction

Stairs

2010-07-28T12:35:00.000+03:00

Stairs... an element we use almost every day, but rarely focused on in terms of element and design...

Stairs are not only practical – with the right approach, they can be show-stopping. Here’s a collection of some of the sleekest stairs i found on the web...

Peregrine Wines of New Zealand: Awards-Winning Wines, Architecture, Philanthropy

2010-07-27T22:22:00.000+03:00

Peregrine Wines of New Zealand: Awards-Winning Wines, Architecture, Philanthropy

Modern Home Designs

2010-07-26T12:04:00.000+03:00

Modern architecture is characterized by simplification of form and theme of the structure.

They usually feature:

Little or no ornamentation
Factory-made parts
Man-made materials such as metal and concrete
Emphasis on function
Rebellion against traditional styles

I love the mix of earthy elements such as wood, cement and metal seen below...

Ahlam (the Singer)'s home in UAE

2010-07-25T14:54:00.000+03:00

Got An Email with pictures of the famous singer Ahlam's house in UAE.

A mix of modern and traditional elements used, take a look below...

Luxury NY Condos- Apthorp

2010-07-25T10:58:00.000+03:00

Last September, The Apthorp, 102 year old giant, glamorous block-through apartment building on Broadway and West 79th Street was purchased by Israeli multibillionaire Lev Leviev through his Africa Israel investment group and was struggling to take it condo.

After a rowdy and controversial three-year battle to transform the legendary limestone building -- which spans from Broadway to West End between 78th and 79th streets -- from a rental into a condo, The general office finally approved.

But when the tenants got their offers this week, value of closings stretch into nine figures, to own the apartments where many of them have lived for decades, the paper reports that the bills will be up to 20 percent more than the expected.

The developers bought the building in 2007 for $426 million. It was modeled on the Pitti Palace in Italy and originally built for the Astor family. Other famous residents have included Nora Ephron, Al Pacino, Sidney Poitier and Cyndi Lauper.

Ten Highest Closed Sales Within the Past Six Months in Miami-Dade County

2010-07-19T00:50:00.000+03:00

Ten Highest Closed Sales Within the Past Six Months in Miami-Dade County

Middle of Nowhere Mansions

2010-07-18T13:53:00.001+03:00

Lake Minnetonka, Minn

Price: 53 Million Dollars.

This historic 40,000-square-foot home on 13 Minnesota acres dramatically out prices the most expensive homes in the region, which may explain why it hasn't sold in more than two years on the market. Built in 1918, the nine-bedroom estate also has a greenhouse, pool complex, smoke room, tea house and lake views.

Best Places to Live if your Rich and Single

2010-07-18T13:40:00.000+03:00

Below are just the top 3....Click on the link to see them all

New Port Beach, Ca

Newton, MA

Brookline, MA

Nujoom Island - our very own Star Island

2010-07-15T14:22:00.000+03:00

Star Islands (Ten of them in fact) in Sharjah, UAE.

A 4.9 Billion Dollar Project that will include :
40 high-rise towers for residential and commercial purposes,
145 apartment buildings,
4 hotels, 2 resorts
400 water-front and park-side villas,
5 marine clubs,
a large commercial center including a hypermarket, nine smaller commercial centers.
2 Entertainment centers

and will accommodate over 40,000 residents.
Project to complete: 2010.

Missoni Hotel Kuwait - Sneak Peak

2010-07-15T11:49:00.000+03:00

Currently in the final stages of construction....the hotel is located on the Gulf Road with a spectacular view of the sea

The Hotel will include 106 stylish guest rooms and 63 suites , a signature Missoni Cucina restaurant, a Mocha Missoni coffee bar, a chocolate cafe with an outdoor terrace, a 1530 square meter Six Senses Spa, a spacious, high-tech fitness facility and a large outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Gulf.
Other facilities will include a business center and conference rooms, as well as a spacious ballroom for large-scale events. .All facilities will be decorated with Missoni's signature design elements, including lines, stripes, zig-zags and colors. Even the swimming pool will be tiled in Missoni's stripes and colors.

The hotel's architects are Dino Georgiou & Partners, while the interior designer is Italian architect Matteo Thon in collaboration with Rosita Missoni. It is currently planned to be the only designer hotel in Kuwait and the first in the Middle East.

A book I highly recommend for Real Estate Addicts

2010-07-14T00:59:00.000+03:00

I read this book a few years ago and inspired me to start my own real estate business ! It basically illustrates how to start your own business by flipping houses, one house at a time ! I Highly recommend it !

Waldorf Astoria Club Opening In Shanghai

2010-07-13T18:55:00.000+03:00

Waldorf Astoria Club Opening In Shanghai

CNBC's Top States For Business 2010—Top-Five Countdown - CNBC

2010-07-13T17:31:00.000+03:00

CNBC's Top States For Business 2010—Top-Five Countdown - CNBC

Rumor: LeBron James Makes Offer on $49.5M Gables Estates Home

2010-07-12T23:57:00.000+03:00

Rumor: LeBron James Makes Offer on $49.5M Gables Estates Home

Cervo Hotel - Zermatt

2010-07-09T14:39:00.000+03:00

I noticed this nicely built modern boutique hotel while hiking down from Sunnegga station to Zermatt village. I specifically loved the natural stone and wood combo. Im not here to promote the hotel, Im simply impressed with its design and construction !

Belvedere Island, Estate of the Day

2010-07-04T20:40:00.000+03:00

Belvedere Island, Estate of the Day

2 Luxury Lofts in Kuwait

2010-06-25T11:52:00.000+03:00

These are two luxury lofts I am building in Abdulla Al Salem Area. They have been built for rental purpose. Luckily I was able to renth both lofts at an early stage.