India Realty Expo 2008 in Dubai from May 8

The Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) is organizing an
exhibition of some of India’s prestigious properties at the Al Boom
tourist village in Dubai from May 8-10. Christened India Realty Expo
2008, it will showcase high-end properties targeted at high net worth
individuals and Non Resident Indians.

"25 exhibitors will be showcasing their properties of which 18
hail from Mumbai," MCHI’s President, Pravin Doshi, told reporters
here today.

Last year, there were about 40 exhibitors. The less number this year
was attributed to the good demand for properties in the domestic market
by Doshi. "Because of the good local demand, many exhibitors are
not going abroad this year," he said.

Some of the big names participating in this year’s expo are Hiranandani
Constructions, HIRCO, Nirmal Lifestyles, D B Realty, Kohinoor Planet
Constructions, the Nahar group and Kalpataru Properties, amongst others.

The financial institution community is also participating in the expo,
Doshi said.

"Quite a few visitors made firm bookings during the previ us expo.
This year’s expo will provide a one-stop solution to all the needs of
a NRI to buy a property in India," Doshi said.

Last year, around 6,000 people visited the expo. "This year too,
we expect a good response," he said.

MCHI is now planning holding an expo in London later this year. "We
are also planning holding one in Singapore–right now, this is in the
planning stage," Doshi added.