Welcome
Our biggest news for this issue is IFA Hotels & Resorts’ entry into Thailand. Thailand is a fascinating destination and we are delighted to be offering it to our investors.

Progress reports and new project announcements involving our investments in South Africa and Portugal also feature prominently in this issue, along with an exciting new addition to the IFA Yacht Ownership Club.

We’re also celebrating the opening of our brand new sales office in Jumeirah and opening the doors of our UK office in London.

Read more in IFA Times and enjoy!


Werner Burger
President & COO,
IFA Hotels & Resorts
"Sawatdee Khrab"
IFA Hotels & Resorts Enters Thailand


Investing approximately US$ 30 million, IFA Hotels & Resorts recently acquired 24.9% of Raimon Land Plc, a Bangkok-based luxury condominium and real estate development company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

This acquisition represents an important part of a set strategy to expand the geographic reach of IFA HR as a global mixed-use real estate developer, and is made all the better by the fact that Thailand is undoubtedly one of the world’s most exotic destinations.

Werner is delighted to see the company partner with Raimon Land to invest in Thailand. “This strategic alliance provides an outstanding synergy of skills. Raimon Land is engaged in top end property development in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket and has a unique knowledge of the market and region. We expect the acquisition to serve as an entry point from which we can expand throughout the Southeast Asian region to pursue further growth and presence.”

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The Fairmont Zimbali Portfolio is Officially Launched

At a chic event on 15th December, 2006, with 150 of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s most influential and respected personalities present Vaughn Reiche, Sales Director, IFA Estates, and his co-directors celebrated the launch of The Fairmont Zimbali, the new R1,8 prestigious residential portfolio set to open at Zimbali Coastal Resort in 2009.

The Fairmont Zimbali will consist of a luxurious five star hotel, a Gary Player signature golf course and country club, an international Willow Stream spa and a superb bouquet of residential and investment real estate opportunities, including an exclusive Fairmont Heritage Place Private Residence Club. 

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IFA Hotels & Resorts Acquires Residential Properties in Portugal

IFA Hotels & Resorts have acquired two residential buildings in Pine Cliffs Residence, the prime tourist resort of the Algarve, Portugal for US$ 35 million. The resort sits on 2kms of beach front and on an area of 700,000 square metres.

Talal Jassim Al-Bahar, Chairman and Managing Director of IFA HR, said: “We are pleased with the new acquisition and believe strongly in the Portuguese market. Pine Cliffs Residence is a new and unique concept for the European market and was developed by United Investments Portugal, a part of the IFA Consortium.”


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Top Stories

Zimbali Country Club Opens 18 Beautiful Greens

The superb 18-hole championship Zimbali Country Club golf course, designed by former South African PGA and British Open Champion Tom Weiskopf, opened its new greens on 3rd February 2007.


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IFA Yacht Ownership Club Affiliated with The Registry Collection

In January, the IFA Yacht Ownership Club was made an affiliate of The Registry Collection, RCI’s high-end exchange network.


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It's Time for Living à la carte

As IFA Hotels & Resorts grows exponentially and gains recognition around the world, the positioning of our company as a brand has become increasingly important.


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Palm Update:
Community-Centric Parkland Added to The Palm Jumeirah

An exciting change to plans for the trunk of The Palm Jumeirah was recently announced by master developer, Nakheel. The trunk is now going to incorporate a 7.8 hectare park!


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All on Target at Pine Cliffs Residence

With the opening date of July 2007 now firmly established in everyone's mind, the construction progress to date at Pine Cliffs Residence has been impressive, as this aerial photograph shows.


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The Dubai Sales Centre is Open for Business

Our new Dubai Sales Centre opened its doors in January, welcoming clients and passers-by into its stunning bespoke facility, complete with models of IFA Hotels & Resorts’ latest projects.


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UK Office Opens

Europe is a very important market for IFA Hotels & Resorts, which is why we're so pleased to announce the recent opening our flagship European office in central London.


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Recent Appointments
  • Mohd Wali Zaidi
     Systems Support
  • Kirstin Daly
        Human Resources Officer
  • Nick Turner
         OPC Team Leader
  • Karen Healy 
         Senior Administration Officer
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Congratulations

We’d like to congratulate four members of IFA Hotels & Resorts’ staff on their marriages, all of which have taken place over the last few months. We wish you many years of love and happiness as you begin your new lives together.

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