Murano Grande, Miami Beach

Luxurious Murano Grande in South Beach is located in the prestigious South-Of-Fifth ( SoFi) district of South Beach in Miami.
32 -story high rise, 407 feet overlooking Biscayne Bay, the property offers residences ranging from 1,008 to 4,000 sq.ft
This spectacular waterfront condo complex boasts some of the most elegant residences in Miami.
Full gym and spa on site, pool and resort area with restaurant service.


24 hour security- 24 hour valet parking- 24 hour concierge services
Wireless Internet "Hot Spots" in lobby, recreation room and pool
High- speed Internet access in all units
Digital cable in all units with HBO included
2, 3,and 4 bedroom condo units- sub zero and Miele appliances
Private and semi private elevator access to each residence.
Breathtaking Marina and Ocean views


Prices start at $ 600,000

Murano Grande

South Beach Real estate...

Miami beach... Murano grande
Lower penthouse corner unit. Spectacular view of Miami waterways.
Beautifully remodeled with Brazilian cherry wood floors, open floor plan to accommodate a contemporary setting.
This 1,548 sq.ft residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and overlooks Star Island.
Listed at $ 1.5 Million

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Beachfront Estate in Naples

Design and grandeur for this 14,836 sq.ft Naples Beachfront Estate completed in 2000.
Walls of glass maximizing beach and water views in every direction.
6 bedroom suites, 7 baths and 3 half baths, 9 fireplaces, 1,200 bottle wine room, a world class gourmet styled kitchen, yellow and white Turkish travertine floors accented with Verdi green marble and walnut floors throughout.
Marble paved drive through motor court with 4-bay collectors garage plus lift.
An infinity edge pool finished with Italian mosaic glass and 8 fountains.

Listed at $ 17.7 Million

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The Supreme Buddha...

New York Christies Auction House.
The Supreme Buddha sits in lotus position, with hair piled in a high topknot
The 800-year-old depiction of the Dainichi Nyorai, attributed to the sculptor Unkei is made of cypress with lacquer, color pigment, gold leaf and crystal.
The 26 inches Buddha statue sets record for Japanese art.
Bought by Japanese department store chain Mitsukoshi the wooden statue sold for $14.3 million .

Safretti Fireplaces...

"Design is no varnish, it is the heart and soul of the product"
Tom Peters


Safretti Ecofireplaces features wall mounted fireplaces made of high quality stainless steel.
The unique design from Europe expresses the combination of exclusive styling.
All the models are suitable both for inside and outside on the patio or balcony.

Ready for a new kitchen?

Customize your kitchen to blend quality and functionality.
Modern kitchen design is all about creativity and alternatives to create the most efficient utilization of space.
ALNO, "New 2008 Collection" reveals new concept of modular kitchens with glossy surfaces made of real glass, lacquer and acrylic.

Estate in Port Royal, Naples

Exceptional Mediterranean Estate overlooking famous Naples bay.
Fabulous 5 bedrooms, 6 1/2 bath combining state of the art amenities with Old World craftsmanship.
Generous 1,800 sq.ft master bedroom with private elevator, his and hers bathroom, exercise room and glorious views.
8,354 sq.ft of elegance with marble flooring and classic details in ceilings and staircase.
Listed furnished at $ 10.5 Million

Abu Dhabi...

At my son's request...Today is his Birthday...
Happy Birthday Nicholas!

Welcome to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the richest city in the world. The emirate's 420,000 citizens, who sit on one-tenth of the planet's oil and have almost $1 trillion invested abroad, are worth about $17 million apiece.

Abu Dhabi's plans call for almost $200 billion to be spent here over the next ten years.

The Sorbonne, Cleveland Clinic, Guggenheim, and Louvre are on the way...

Waterfront City in Dubai...

Rem Koolhaas concept of the "generic city" may finally see the chance to be constructed in Dubai as a 1.5 billion square foot project called Waterfront City.

Imagine simulating the density of Manhattan on an artificial island just off the Persian Gulf mixing Architectural History "Times" by creating neat rows of Towers (contemporary design), spiraling 82-story Tower (inspired by ninth century Great Mosque) and 44-story sphere (symbolic form of 18th century )

Could this finally establish Dubai as a center of urban experimentation as well as one of the world’s fastest growing metropolises?

Luxury Train Ride To Tibet...

Luxury passenger train service from Beijing to the southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region's capital Lhasa will be launched on Sept. 1.
The interior of the train will be decorated according to the standards of a five-star hotel, and will only seat 96 passengers.
Each train will have 12 passenger cars.
Each car will have four small suites (108 square feet) with double bed, living room and bathroom area.
Running on the 710 miles railway to the Himalayas, the 5 days journey will cost around $ 6,000 and will leave every eight days.
It has attracted an investment of US $ 52.9 million

Dubai: The Amazing Development of Dubai

Diamond-studded Royale card...

We had the American Express Black Card then the very exclusive Sotheby’s Master Card...
Now the very cool way to show your riches will be the Dubai First’s Royale MasterCard ( by invitation only)
All transactions will be processed regardless of their size and amount of available credit.
The limited number of high net worth individuals to benefit from the elite lifestyle will have preferential access to the Burj Al Arab hotel, special yacht charter deals in Dubai and around the world and will also have a personal relationship manager to meet all their financial and lifestyle needs.
This handcrafted black with golden metallic border CC with no spending limit is studded with a certified diamond.
Designed by Inno Design, the Royale Card is the first of its kind to use a certified diamond and metal implant technology.
With that, only nine cards are produced in a day and the manufacturing process involves 36 processes from metal casting to diamond setting by a jeweler.

via [Business24-7 ]

Naples, Park shore

Park shore 2 story home with long water views located in most desirable Florida West Coast.
This 9,485 sq.ft property offers 5 bedrooms plus den, 5 ½ baths, a grand foyer and formal dining room.
Lush landscaping, and outdoor spiral staircase leading to second floor balcony.
Perfect for entertaining, this luxurious Naples sanctuary offers huge bay windows overlooking the Venetian Village.
Listed at $ 4.9 Million.

One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos

Dubai developer Nakheel, which is building palm tree-shaped islands off Dubai’s coast had agreed to buy 50 percent of a Mexican resort for $315 million.

The Dubai government-owned firm, which is developing about $60 billion of projects, would buy the stake from Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds, managed by Goldman Sachs & Co.
Kerzner International owns the other 50 percent of the 172-room resort.

One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos features a Jack Nicklaus 27-hole championship golf course, a world class 22,000 sq ft spa featuring 13 spa villas, a 7,000 sq ft executive conference centre, two oceanfront infinity swimming pools, acclaimed restaurants and a wedding chapel.

The Resort is located on the Southern tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

Nakheel Hotels' projects currently include The Trump International Hotel & Tower under development on The Palm Jumeirah, several luxury hotels in the US, including Mandarin Oriental, W Union Square and Hotel Washington, and development projects for W hotels in Thailand.

QE2 Enterprises, also part of Nakheel Hotels has acquired the QE2 to form the centerpiece of a luxury hotel, residential, retail and entertainment destination to be developed on The Palm Jumeirah.

Las Vegas update...

If you are in Vegas, you should be able to see the towering presence of City Center's seven buildings emerging from the 76-acre construction site. All seven buildings of the City Center campus are expected to be structurally complete and enclosed by the end 2008.

Destined to be one of the great urban places of the world, the Residences at City Center enjoyed an 87% share of the Las Vegas luxury condominium market, with half or 1,330 of all City Center Residences sold.

An unparalleled Strip location, truly luxurious offerings, exclusive owner experiences and an MGM MIRAGE management team continue to set City Center apart from trends seen elsewhere in the real estate market.

A $ 7 Billion project.

Dubai's Future

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This is a video response to Dubai in 2009

Luxury without limits...

Port Royal Beachfront estate with unlimited panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.
"La Capanna", Italian for Bell Tower was designed by famed architect Steven Brinson and built by renowned Naples builder A. Vernon Allen.
Impressive 22,000 sq.ft palace with 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 6 half bathrooms, 5 car garages, pool and custom fountains.
This Mediterranean Seaside Resort is located in Naples, FL
Listed at $ 28 Million

Project CityCenter - Las Vegas Luxury Condos

$1 Billion of Artworks...

"The European Fine Art Fair," also known as TEFAF, scheduled to run from March 7th - 16th offers $1 Billion of Artworks to Collectors. Last year the fair sold more than $500 million in fine art.

Over 220 of the world’s most prestigious international dealers will be part of this outstanding event.
A unique chance to buy paintings from Bruegel to Bacon as well as objects reflecting 6,000 years of excellence in the applied arts.

TEFAF is geared towards the "highest caliber of collector,"...Among many valuable items that will be available for sale is the 1890 "The Child with an Orange" by Van Gogh for $30 million.

"Cutting-edge" Business Arbitration Center...

Dubai has become a part of an international arbitration jurisdiction, offering mediation services to resolve disputes between aggrieved parties in the business and commercial sectors in the UAE and more than 150 other nations.

This is a landmark step for Dubai, a joint venture between the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).

Unique in the world and probably soon to be copied ...
This arbitration, an integral part of the international trading system will offer international lawyers and arbitrators a comprehensive and modern set of rules and procedures.

[via: khaleej times]

Marco Island Estate...

Beachfront estate located in Marco Beach, FL.
14,300 sq.ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Spacious living area with media room, recreation room, fireplace, elevator and gorgeous pool setting.
Listed at $ 11.5 Million

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Hollywood Hills estate...

Magnificent estate with spectacular entry.
18,000 sq.ft with 9 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms .
Entertainers paradise featuring brand new resort style grotto pool, waterfalls and slide, a floating north/south tennis court, indoor racquetball court/gym, ballroom, commercial elevator.
Spectacular 2,000 sq. ft. master suite , security office and a detached 5 bedroom guest house...

Listed at $ 15.9 Million