The ones to watch: Eight projects in Dubai

Sun and Sky Towers, Abu Dhabi

What The Sun and Sky Towers are two mixed-use buildings that will feature apartments, suites and penthouses.

Where Both skyscraper are located at the entrance to Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island.

When Having topped out ahead of schedule, the towers are on track for delivery in mid-2010.

Why The towers offer great views of new Abu Dhabi with the development located between Saadiyat, Yas, Abu Dhabi and Sowwah islands.

Sanctuary Falls, Dubai

What A 99-villa community overlooking the Earth Course. It features Mediterranean-themed villas ranging from 5,600ft² to 10,900ft². Once completed, facilities will include landscaped gardens, fountains and pools.

Where The development is located within the Jumeirah Golf Estates.

When The villas are on schedule for completion in early 2010.

Why As a high-end golfing community, its proximity to the Earth Course is a drawcard.

Al Bandar, Abu Dhabi

What Al Bandar is a five-building waterfront complex comprising more than 500 apartments of various sizes. The main residential part consists of a residential village, apartment complexes, exclusive beach area and a public marina.

Where Al Bandar is part of the Al Raha Beach development.

When Units are scheduled to be completed in Q2 2010.

Why Al Bandar will be the first residential district to be handed over in Aldar Properties' Al Raha Beach development.

Lime Tree Valley, Dubai

What Lime Tree Valley is a luxury community comprising 121 villas. There are eight different villa types with four to six bedrooms, ranging from 4,200ft² to 7,000ft² in size.

Where The villas are situated on the fairways of Jumeirah Golf Estate around the edge of the Earth Course.

When The first villas are expected to be handed over towards the end of Q1 2010.

Why Golf lovers will enjoy the proximity to a championship golf course.

Park Island, Dubai

What The four-tower development, comprising the Blakely, Sanibel, Fairfield and Bonaire towers, will features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging between 709ft² and 2,915ft².

Where Located on the waterfront of Dubai Marina.

When While Emaar Properties declined to comment on the completion date, construction appears to be going ahead.

Why The project is in a prime waterfront location and is also close to The Walk and the beach.

Burj Dubai, Dubai

What Developed by Emaar Properties, the world's tallest building needs little introduction. The tower will house offices, apartments, the Armani Hotel Dubai and the Armani Residences. It will also include an observation deck.

Where Located in the heart of Downtown Burj Dubai.

When The tower is scheduled to open on January 4, 2010.

Why Aside from its great location and amenities, what better place to live than in the world's tallest tower?

The Loft Towers

What A high-rise residential complex, The Loft Towers comprises three towers - central, east and west. Apartments have up to 128.8m² of living space, while penthouses have up to 250m².

Where Located on the Burj Dubai Boulevard, Downtown Burj Dubai.

When People involved with the project believe it should be ready for handover by 2010.

Why A great investment because it's located close to the world's tallest building, Burj Dubai.

23 Marina

What Slated to be one of the tallest buildings in Dubai Marina, 23 Marina is a 90-storey high-end residential tower. The building will include a health spa, Jacuzzi, seaviews and swimming pools.

Where Located at the entrance of Dubai Marina.

When Units are scheduled to be handed over in mid-2010.

Why The tower will feature 57 swimming pools, all temperature controlled. Every duplex apartment will have its own private plunge pool.