Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi to be recognized at the International Property Awards Arabia

The development will receive multiple five-star awards at the world-renowned Arabian Property Awards 2013 on October 24th in Dubai

Abu Dhabi, UAE; 20 August, 2013: Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi - the luxury mixed-use development by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD) in the heart of the UAE capital has been informed that it is amongst the winning companies of the esteemed International Property Awards in the 2013 Arabian regional competition.

Etihad Towers competed against a number of developments in the region to receive this recognition. Successful entrants have been invited to attend a high-profile gala dinner and awards ceremony at the One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai on October 24th where the winning companies will learn which honours they have secured. The top-scoring winners who will go on to compete in the International Property Awards global competition will be announced at the close of the evening.

Richard Foulds, Head of Property at Etihad Towers, said: “Etihad Towers has proven to be a fully established integrated lifestyle community. To reach this stage in the awards confirms our position as the ultimate mixed-use property destination in the UAE and the region.”

The Arabian Property Awards are part of the long established International Property Awards, the world's richest competition when measured by the value of the projects entered. The award winners' logo is recognised as a symbol of excellence throughout the global industry. The Arabian Property Awards rank amongst the most prestigious commendations in the residential and commercial property industries. A high-calibre jury of international experts identifies the most significant building projects as well as the highest quality Arabian real estate agencies.

The judging panel consists of approximately 70 professionals including Andrew Panting, Director of Operations for the British Property Federation, Peter Bolton King, Global Residential Director of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); and Christian Morris, Director / Owner of architectural firm Yotomo Ltd.