Aquitainia Launches In The World

Select Group has launched a Dhs5.5bn private island development, Aquitainia, on The World archipelago. The islands of France and Spain have been acquired by Select Group through a 50/50 joint venture with the UK-based property company, Select Property. The development sees completion by 2012 for 816 units of one and two-bedroom suites, three-bedroom penthouses, and land and water villas. A 75-room boutique hotel will also be set up within the island.