DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 17, 2025--
Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer in the UAE, in partnership with Umm Al Quwain Properties, has proudly unveiled Sobha Siniya Island, its first island development outside Dubai. This iconic island development, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to transform Al Siniya Island, one of the UAE’s largest natural islands, into a sanctuary of ultra-luxury living within an untouched seascape.
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This exclusive, master-planned community will be home to ~ 25,000 residents and span over 16 million square feet, delivering a world-class lifestyle with unparalleled amenities.
The development marries contemporary elegance with natural island living, featuring a range of luxurious properties: from one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments to two- and three-bedroom duplexes, and expansive four-, five-, and six-bedroom villas. Each property is designed to seamlessly integrate luxury with tranquility, offering luxury resorts, residences, villas, and mansions with direct beach access at your doorstep, set amidst picturesque landscapes.
Sobha Siniya Island represents a major milestone in Sobha Realty ’s mission to create unique, sustainable, and luxurious living experiences. The development reflects the brand’s vision of preserving pristine landscapes—including mangroves, beaches, and wildlife habitats—while delivering high-end amenities in a serene environment. With over 60% of the area dedicated to water features, open spaces, and lush greenery, Sobha Siniya Island prioritizes environmental stewardship and harmonious living.
Designed as a hub of leisure and well-being, the island will feature a bustling marina for boat enthusiasts, an 18-hole golf course, scenic promenades, and the upscale ‘Retail Boulevard’ for high-end shopping. Residents will enjoy diverse entertainment and recreational options, from water sports to chic cafes, providing an exclusive lifestyle and vibrant nightlife.
This development embodies Sobha Realty ’s dedication to innovation, luxury, and sustainability—creating a one-of-a-kind destination that encapsulates the pinnacle of island living in the UAE.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team’s first 3, which came 7:04 into the second half. The second, from freshman Trey McKenney, came with 1:50 left and felt like a dagger, giving the Wolverines a nine-point lead.
To no one’s surprise, UConn fought to the finish — Solo Ball banked in a 3 to cut it to four with 37 seconds left — and after two missed free throws, UConn’s Alex Karaban (17 points) barely grazed the rim on a 3 that would’ve cut the deficit to one with 17 seconds left.
Not until McKenney sank two free throws to bring Michigan’s shooting from the line to 25 for 28 for the night could the Wolverines (37-3) kick off the celebration for the program’s second title — the other coming in 1989.
But this game had a 1950s feel to it.
Michigan had to fight for everything. The Wolverines missed their first 11 shots from 3, finished 2 for 15 from there and won despite the struggles of their best player, Yaxel Lendeborg. Ailing with a hurt knee and foot that kept him from elevating, the graduate transfer from UAB finished with 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting.
Truth be told, it wasn’t anyone’s prettiest night.
UConn’s hopes at becoming the first team since John Wooden’s UCLA dynasty to win three titles in four seasons came up short, done in by massive foul trouble and its own terrible shooting.
Coach Dan Hurley’s team shot 30.9% from the floor and missed its first 11 shots from 3 in the second half.
Braylon Mullins, the hero of the Duke win that put UConn in the Final Four, finished 4 of 17, though he made a pair of late 3s that kept the game in reach.
UConn (35-5) covered the 6 1/2-point spread, and Hurley kept his players out on the court to watch the podium get set up for the presentation of a trophy heading not to Storrs, but Ann Arbor.
About the only consolation: The Huskies clogged things up, slowed things down and made Michigan beat them at their game.
The Wolverines came in as the first team to crack 90 points in five straight high-flying tournament blowouts. They didn’t hit 70 in this one but, in almost every way, it was the prettiest of them all — the one that gives them what even Michigan’s most famous teams, the Fab Five, couldn’t manage — namely, a natty.
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Members of Michigan celebrate after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) and Morez Johnson Jr. celebrate after defeating UConn in the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg walks to his bench during a time out during the second half of the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game against UConn at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. (5) grabs a rebound as Michigan's Elliot Cadeau (3) falls and UConn's Silas Demary Jr. (2) and Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. (21) watch during the second half of the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UConn head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the second half of the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game against Michigan at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg watches from the bench during the second half of the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game against UConn at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan's Trey McKenney, left, and Elliot Cadeau celebrate during the second half of the NCAA college basketball tournament national championship game against UConn at the Final Four, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. celebrates after the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Illinois at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Michigan's Aday Mara (15) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Arizona at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
