1/JBR has been named among the most innovative,

exceptional, and ambitious projects of 2016.

In its’ quest to discover the best designs and projects in the Middle East and Africa, the International Property Awards in London invited companies to present their finest work. The judging committee chaired by four active members of the House of Lords scrutinised hundreds of entries and EDGE Design has been informed that it has won an African and Arabian Property Award 2016-2017 in the Residential High-rise Development category, for their work on the 1/JBR project by Dubai Properties.

A host of Africa & Middle East finest developers, architects, interior designers and real estate agents will gather at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai on the 22nd September 2016. There, in the presence of Lord Best, chairman of the judges for real estate categories, the results of the African and Arabian Property Awards will be announced.

Entries were received from companies across Africa and Middle East and winning entrants will be presented with either a ‘Highly Commended’ or ‘5-Star’ award. The top scoring 5-star winners will then go forward to represent region in the 2016 International Property Awards. They will compete against other regional winners from Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, USA, Central & South America, the UK and Asia Pacific to find the ultimate World’s Best in each category.

’1/JBR is a luxurious high rise residential tower for an exclusive clientele. It is 245 meters of the best views in Dubai. Everything about the building is best in class. The units are generous in size, with a focus on detail which ensures high quality. The vertical circulation strategy has some of the most private lifts worldwide. The resident experience is excellent, but even the visitors are treated to some of the most memorable experience. ‘’ – Founding Partners: Ivar Krasinski, Design Director and Martin Baerschmidt, Managing Director of EDGE Design.

Facts & Informations

About The Africa and Arabia Property Awards

The Africa and Arabia Property Awards are the largest, most prestigious, and widely recognised program throughout the regions.

• The awards are judged by an independent panel of 70 industry experts. Judging focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.

• The judging panel is chaired by Lord Caithness, Lord Best, Lord Liverpool, and Lord Thurso, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament.

• The Telegraph is Headline Sponsor of The Africa and Arabia Property Awards, with Emirates as the official Airline Sponsor.

• The Awards are in their 25th year.

• The IPAX Africa and Arabia exhibition will be taking place on the 21st September at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel alongside the Africa and Arabia Property Awards, offering an exclusive networking arena for industry professionals. For more information, please visit:

http://www.ipaxglobal.com/africa-arabia/

• The official Awards website is      www.propertyawards.net