Nakheel Hotel & Resorts

Two of the world's leading developers - Nakheel and the Trump Organization - have come together to announce the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Dubai on the Palm Jumeirah, the iconic man-made island in the Arabian Gulf. A grand celebration occurred at Park Avenue Plaza in New York City…with a red-carpet reception under a 60-foot dome erected for the event. Donald J. Trump, Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Demi Moore, Naomi Watts, Heidi Klum, Al Roker & Deborah Roberts, Thom Filicia, Amy Sacco, Denise Rich, Ann Jones, Jonathan Tisch, Aby Rosen & Samantha Boardman, Marvin Traub, Kelly Bensimon, Dylan Lauren, Eric Villency & Kimberly Guilfoyle, Sante D'Orazio are a few of the many celebrities who were in attendance at the larger-than-life event.

The premier luxury hotel and residential tower - one of the most anticipated new builds in Dubai and Trump's first in the region - is poised to become a stunning landmark on the skyline of Dubai. The international launch of the exclusive residences began June 23, 2008.

To celebrate this project, Trump and Nakheel also commissioned Nathan Sawaya, Lego Master to the Stars (remember Ashley Simpson's Bee?), to build a 14-foot replica of this newest development in New York City's Columbus Circle.

A masterpiece of architecture, the 62-story, stainless steel and glass Trump International Hotel & Tower will be the tallest structure on Palm Jumeirah and is expected to be completed in summer 2011. The property will be comprised of two freestanding towers that straddle the centerline of Palm Jumeirah, making it the gateway to the heart of the development. The towers stand on a four-story bisected podium structure converging at the 40th-floor to create the building's glazed diamond shaped pinnacle. This distinctive design will offer residents and guests unobstructed panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and beyond.

A highlight of the spectacular Trump International Hotel & Tower will be the two expansive penthouse residences designed by one of Architectural Digests Top 100 interior designers, Kelly Hoppen. Hoppen is best known for introducing the "East Meets West" philosophy to interior design, which has remained her signature over the years. The classic Kelly Hoppen look is defined by using straight lines, symmetry and a neutral and subtle color palette to create balance within the home.

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About Nakheel: Nakheel is one of the world's largest privately held real estate developers, and a key player in realizing the vision of Dubai for the 21st century: creating a world class destination for living, business and tourism. Nakheel is developing an iconic portfolio of innovative landmark projects in Dubai, and now in key markets around the globe, across a range of sectors - residential, commercial, hotels, retail and leisure. Nakheel's projects are conservatively estimated to be worth US$80 billion. Upon completion Nakheel's waterfront projects will have added more than 1000km of shoreline to Dubai's coastline. Nakheel's Dubai portfolio currently includes The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali, The Palm Deira, The World, Waterfront, The Universe, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Heights, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Al Furjan, International City, and Dragon Mart. Nakheel is a key entity within Dubai World. Dubai World is one of the world's largest holding companies and supervises a portfolio of businesses and projects for the Dubai government across five continents and more than 100 countries.

About The Trump Organization: The Trump Organization is a global leader in real estate development, sales and marketing, and property management representing the highest level of excellence and luxury in residential, commercial, hotel and golf properties. With over 70 projects current and upcoming, The Trump Organization is responsible for many of the world's most recognized developments, and is renowned for commanding a sizeable premium on saleable real estate relative to the markets that it enters.