John Hill
Sandcastles Property offers for sale a wide range of property in the UAE from villas to hotel rooms. United Arab Emirates property is fast becoming one of the worlds premier investment opportunities.
Articles by this Author
Up Close & Personal With the Three Most Famous Fairies of All Time
- By John Hill
- Published 08/15/2008
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Throughout the world, fairies have always been the symbol of beauty, magic, romance and luck There are very few countries in the world where there isn't a story or two about some kind of fey-like creature
Dubai Culture Village: Old World Charm With a Modern Touch
- By John Hill
- Published 08/6/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
A nifty combination of old world charm with an ambiance of modern sophistication makes Dubai Culture Village an unparalleled world-class property development Intended to enhance the UAE's position internationally in the fields of art and culture, the Dubai Culture Village property development blends the rich heritage of Dubai with ancient Middle Eastern history
Bringing together the diverse cultural and architectural styles of nine distinctly different countries within a single united society spanning 800 hectares, Dubai International City exemplifies the concept of unity within diversity The residential districts of the nine countries, which include Persia, England, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Russia, Greece, France and China, offer an exotic yet affordable living experience to its residents
Dubai Investment Park - Winning Accolades For Best Mixed-Use Property Development in 2008
- By John Hill
- Published 07/23/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
In a rapidly expanding, highly competitive property market, the Dubai Investment Park property development has carved an extraordinary niche for itself by superbly managing to remain environmentally friendly and yet be technologically advanced at the same time
Stretching 10kms in length and sprawled over 32 million square meters at the southern area of Dubai; Dubai Investment Park is a mixed-use residential, commercial, industrial and recreational property development
Dubailand: A Vibrant Melting Pot of Cultures
- By John Hill
- Published 07/15/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Spread over an astounding 279 million square meters (3 billion square feet) and comprising 45 mega projects as well as 200 sub projects, Dubailand has rightly earned the distinction of being the biggest and most ambitious tourist destination ever developed Created with the aim of securing Dubai as the premier tourist destination of the Middle East region; the Dubailand property development appeals to an audience of tourists that spans all age groups and all nationalities
Soaking in the Atmosphere at the Arabian Ranches
- By John Hill
- Published 07/3/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Located within the Dubailand development, the Arabian Ranches offers an exclusive and relaxed way of life with a unique blend of sporting amenities that is perfectly in keeping with the desert way of life In addition to the world class polo grounds, an equestrian centre, a golf club and an English speaking school, the Arabian Ranches property development also contains freehold residential property in the form of 3 to 5 bedroom villas and 2 to 4 bedroom townhouses located in various sub-developments
Boasting four environmentally themed, 18-hole golf courses surrounded by a variety of spectacular housing opportunities, world-class amenities and superlative services, Jumeirah Golf Estate is among the world's most prestigious residential golfing communities
Master planned and designed by World Class Golfers including Greg Norman, Sergio Garcia, Peter Dye and Vijay Singh, the four courses pay tribute to the four powerful elements of nature- Water, Earth, Fire and Wind
Capturing the Essence of Sport: Dubai Sports City
- By John Hill
- Published 06/23/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Already a popular destination for all types of sporting events from closed season training to international tournaments, Dubai Sports City has firmly established Dubai as the number one sporting destination in the world Given its proclivity for being the biggest and the best, the ambitious Dubai Sports City property development comes as no surprise; it is but a natural progression for this Emirate
Living The Luxury Island Life At Palm Jumeirah - Dubai
- By John Hill
- Published 06/14/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Located on the Jumeirah coastal area of Dubai, Palm Jumeirah is the smallest of the trio of Palm Islands constructed as a tribute to the "cherished date tree" The other two of the Palm Islands include Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira
Towering Concepts: Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) Dubai
- By John Hill
- Published 06/5/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Located between Interchange 5 and 6 on Sheikh Zayed Road, right next to the Jumeirah Islands and directly opposite from Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers is a mixed property development comprising 87 high-rise buildings strewn amongst lush, landscaped gardens and four purpose-built manmade lakes Impressive by any global standards, this sprawling property development covers an astounding 2
Burj Dubai - Scaling Record Global Heights
- By John Hill
- Published 05/31/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Already acknowledged as the world's tallest tower, Burj Dubai achieved another global first on May 12th 2008 when it was officially recognized as the tallest building and the tallest man-man structure in the world Glass panels that were installed at a dizzy height of 512 meters took the building up to 636 meters surpassing the current record holder, the Petronas Towers of Malaysia by 181 meters
Dubai Pearl - A Dubai Property Development Guide
- By John Hill
- Published 05/25/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Dubbed the 24-hour Living City, Dubai Pearl epitomizes the saying, "If you build it, they will come" A mixed-use property development constructed over an astounding 10 million square feet, Dubai Pearl is designed to feature residential, commercial, retail, office, hotel and theater developments linked together and erected on a circular 4-storey podium having a diameter of about 500 meters
Dubai Internet City - A Dubai Property Development Guide
- By John Hill
- Published 05/18/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
The UAE's answer to Silicon Valley, Dubai Internet City (DIC) has earned itself a prestigious place in history as the world's first complete Information Technology and Telecommunications center to be constructed inside a free trade zone
The Vision Behind the City
Wanting to establish itself as the information technology hub in the region, DIC was created in an audacious attempt to attract international technology companies to the UAE and the rest is history
UK Asbestos Regulations
- By John Hill
- Published 04/5/2008
- World Affairs
- Unrated
Asbestos has been one of the most discussed health topics of the last few decades This is due to the fact that asbestos emits invisible fibres that can have harmful effects on anyone who comes into contact with them for prolonged periods
Umm al-Quwain is a sovereign state or emirate of the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) and has many sites of interest, tourist attractions, sports and activities for visitors to the emirate to view or participate in Umm al-Quwain offers a mix of cultures from the traditional Bedouin culture to an ultra modern city for visitors to explore and learn about
Sharjah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) Sharjah offers many activities and places of interest for visitors to experience, from world class shopping and dining to beautiful beaches and world class diving
Ras Al Khaimah is an emirate or soverign state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is the northernmost emirate in the UAE Ras Al Khaimah boasts a very diverse geography from unspoilt beaches to deserts and mountainous areas as well as the fast developing ultra modern capital city
Dubai Waterfront - A Dubai Property Development Guide
- By John Hill
- Published 03/19/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Described as "The world's largest waterfront development in the world's fastest growing city", Dubai Waterfront is an extraordinary offering on an inconceivable scale
-- Dubai Waterfront: The Dream
Slated to be larger than Manhattan and offering investors over 250 master-planned communities, Dubai Waterfront comprises of a conglomeration of islands and canals studded with luxury homes and hotels
Fujairah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates or UAE and is a wonderful emirate to visit with many attractions and points of interest to keep visitors busy Fujairah is steeped in history and there are many historical sites of interest as well as archaeological sites to visit in this emirate
Dubai Lagoon - A Dubai Property Development Guide
- By John Hill
- Published 03/12/2008
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Stylish, contemporary and catering to discerning tastes and modern lifestyles, Dubai Lagoon, in the heart of New Dubai, is an exemplar residential apartment community planned around a spectacular azure lagoon This stunning property development offers its residents unsurpassed tranquility, accessibility and security

