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Landmark buildings bought by Gulf investors

Abu Dhabi Investment Council recently closed a deal to purchase New York's iconic Chrysler Building. We bring you some of the other landmarks across the world purchased in the Gulf.

  • Agencies
  • Published: 17:40 July 10, 2008
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  • In May 2008, US real estate firm Boston Properties backed by investors from Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar bought the General Motors Building, which is located in New York on Fifth Avenue for $2.8 billion, making it the most expensive building in the United States.
  • Image Credit: Bloomberg
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