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Al Etihad
a day ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Aldar generates Dh3.5+ billion in sales at Fahid Island during launch week
20 June 2025 17:45 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Aldar announced on Friday it has generated over Dh3.5 billion in sales at Fahid Beach Residences and The Beach House, the island's first residential developments released during launch Fahid Island homes attracted a diverse pool of buyers, drawn by the island's position as Abu Dhabi's first coastal wellness destination, the waterfront lifestyle, and proximity to super-premium education at Kings College School Wimbledon which sits within the wider wellness-inspired residents and overseas buyers account for 67% of total sales, with buyers from the UAE, Russia, the UK, and China making up the top nationalities by sales volume. This strong local and international interest underscores Fahid Island's emerging global profile as a premier lifestyle destination where wellness meets culture, nature, and a press statement, Aldar stated that 42% of buyers are under the age of 45, signalling a growing demand for luxury wellness-focused living among younger demographics. Notably, 67% of buyers are first-time Aldar customers, demonstrating Aldar's expansive reach and the appeal of the Group's thoughtfully curated Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development, said, 'The highly anticipated launch of Fahid Island has resulted in the first homes released generating more than Dh3.5 billion - and serves as a powerful validation of our vision to place wellness at the heart of community living."Emery added, "The success reflects Abu Dhabi's position as one of the world's most desirable investment and lifestyle destinations and we are expecting continued interest in Fahid Island as Abu Dhabi's first wellness island builds its profile on the global stage.'In response to the overwhelming demand for Fahid Beach Residences, Aldar accelerated the launch of Fahid Island's second residential offering, The Beach House during launch week and sales progress continues at pace. Comprised of 11 elegantly designed towers offering a collection of studios to 3-bedroom + maid apartments, the new development draws on its coastal surroundings and is thoughtfully crafted to evoke a sense of calm, lightness, and relaxed benefit from exquisite interiors and breathtaking views of the sea and Abu Dhabi skyline, as well as state-of-the-art amenities and facilities, direct shoreline access, and seamless connectivity to Coral Drive, the island's boutique retail boulevard. With further residential launches planned, Aldar will continue to deliver on its vision to transform Fahid Island into a vibrant, wellness-focused destination that redefines coastal living in the region.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Time of India
Modelling choreographer arrested for raping woman on false marriage promise
Thiruvananthapuram: Kazhakkoottam police on Sunday arrested a Kozhikode-based modelling choreographer for allegedly raping a techie working at the Technopark on a false marriage promise. The arrested person was identified by police as Fahid, 27, of Thiruvambadi. Police arrested the accused in Kozhikode and discovered several nude photographs of other women stored on his mobile phone. Police said the accused got acquainted with the woman, who is also into modelling, last year during an event. The accused also defrauded lakhs of rupees from the women. According to the complaint, the accused after promising to marry the woman took her to several hotels and sexually exploited her. "The rape took place in Feb, March and April 2024. Later he withdrew from the relationship. In the meantime, after the woman's parents intervened in the issue the accused conveyed his willingness to marry her to the parents as well. However, he withdrew from the marriage and it led her to a state of depression," said police. The woman decided to approach the police after discovering that the accused was involved with several other women as well. The complainant also produced proof of money transferred to the accused's account on several occasions. The accused even blocked the woman on his mobile and social media profiles, police said. The accused was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days after being produced before a court as per Section 376 (2) of the IPC for rape.
