In 2003 the city opened it’s doors to expatriates to own properties which led to property boom similar to gold rush of El Dorado. The “freehold” rule was preposterous as these expatriates could only own property for 99 years. Most of the investors were speculators which resulted in artificially inflating the real estate market.Many of the off-plan properties were sold multiple times in a month and the quality of the construction degraded since demand outpaced supply.

The ruler of the neighboring state, Abu Dhabi is the president of UAE. The rulers of Dubai have been very progressive and adopted western methods faster than the neighboring states. Realizing that oil would not last long in 1980′s the visionary ruler that time invested heavily on building the infrastructure and making Dubai business friendly. Dubai started to become a business and tourist hub in 90′s.

After the famous credit crisis many investors lost money as well as the prices of the properties fell by more than 40% and more than 60% of the real estate companies were wiped off. Thousands lost their jobs as more than 40% of Dubai economy depended on real estate and construction. Many fraudulent companies were prosecuted after the dust cleared up. Dubai government censors newspapers and denies the severe damage the crisis has done to it’s economy.

Dubai is a very young city with a short history with many successes and failures.People mainly from Indian subcontinent consider Dubai as their second home. Dubai is strategically located in the middle of Europe and Asia helping it to become a business center. Though it’s social services and laws need to be reformed, favorable climate, no tax, low crime and multicultural population would make it a breeding ground for future successes.

Let’s hear it for the young guy! What has this dude not done? Packer is heir to his late father’s media group, Publishing & Broadcasting. He sold his cattle ranches for almost $300 million and has shares in Consolidated Media and gaming company, Crown. He also has a joint venture going with Hong Kong’s Lawrence Ho.

#2.  Frank Lowy

Lowy is another one of the country’s real estate moguls as well as the president of the Football Federation Australia. He is a Czech immigrant and founded the Westfield Group real estate company. The company’s stock took a fall earlier in 2009 but hey, he still has close to $3 billion and that’s not shabby.

#3.  Harry Truguboff

Known affectionately as “High-Rise-Harry”, he is Oz’s apartment building tycoon. He was born in China to Russian parents and started his career as a taxi driver. He now owns hundreds of flats in Sydney and North
Shore.

#4. John Gandel

Gandel owns prime real estate – lots of it, including half of Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping mall and a stake in a trust that owns the other half. Rumor has it that his private home is the priciest in Melbourne.

#5.  Andrew Forrest

Forrest was Australia’s #1 richest person in 2008. Sadly he lost his position due to decreasing iron ore demand which affected shares of his Fortescue Metals Group. A Chinese steel group recently took ownership of
part of the company. There was a bit of scandal around the deal which he denies.

#6. Anthony Pratt

Pratt was at one time a McKinsey consultant and ran Visy Industries U.S. operations for 20 years. He is now co-chairs the packaging kingdom with his mother, owned in entirety by his family. He co-owns the global operations with his two sisters.

#7. Gina Rinehart

Along with other family members she benefits from her late father’s mining assets: Rio Tinto’s Hamersley Basin Iron Ore Mine. (She had to fight her stepmother for it.)Rinehart also owns a direct stake in the family company Hancock Prospecting.

#8. Kerr Neilson

Originally from South Africa, Neilson set up Platinum Asset Management in 1993 with George Soros backing him. When the firm went public in 2007 he cashed out around $500 million. His next plan is to open a contemporary Chinese art museum.

#9. Kerry Stokes

At last, billionaire! Stokes is the primary dealer of Caterpillar equipment in Australia. He adds to his fortune by his stake in media group, Seven Network. Lately he has been attempting to grab up Perth’s Western Australia Newspapers.

#10. Lindsay Fox

Fox is a former pro in the Australian Football League and got started on his way to wealth by selling soft drinks from a truck. He founded the largest logistics company in Australia: Linfox. He enjoys classic cars – has 130 of them.

This city is also a main air traffic hub of southern Africa and you will find lots of travelers spending a whole day here at so many charming and glamorous beaches. This is a city where you need to keep your wits about you and preferably not much else, but it’s not the criminalized war zone that’s been portrayed in the media and it’s a truly vibe place where you will find lots of international travelers and tourists enjoying their time at every popular place after taking a long and tiring Johannesburg flights.

There are lots of interesting activities and things to do in Johannesburg as the urban and cultural prospects swing out plenty of outdoor escapes. One of the most popular day trips in Johannesburg which you can enjoy with your family as well after taking a flights to Johannesburg is a tour of Soweto, as some struggle monuments, artists in their studios or a range of informal taverns and music venues will bring you lot of excitement and joy.

Some historic and charming places to visit in this city include interesting museums and among these famous museums the most notable museum is Apartheid Museum which is located in this Gold Reef City. So many theme parks and botanical gardens are also a source of enjoyment. Ultimately the city possesses some great resources of wealth, fun, excitement and recreation especially for those who are non natives and fly with their flights to Johannesburg And while the gold mines are now on the outskirts of the city.

A face, a real identity and now the rest of the world has no choice but to take Nigeria a little bit serious. As the industry continues to gain momentum and worldwide recognition, there are some actresses who have paid the price and at the same time have become famous, powerful and forces to reckon with in the society. Include: shining, rising, reigning and recognized. Even in the mist of the African dilemma ‘’failure’’ their lifestyle have revealed glamour and glitz. Although they are far from being perfect,  indeed persevered. From the beginning the actresses had shown passion for what they had set out their hearts to do and become. Today they have become inspiration to the new generation in Nigeria and Africa.

More elegant, sizzling, bold and beautiful. The sum total of the African woman. What has separated the best from the rest and the leaders from the less is nothing but business inventory and diversity, creativity and learning about surrounding opportunities. I am hereby delighted to present to you the richest and most powerful actresses in nollywood at the moment. Compared to their counterparts in Bollywood and Hollywood, the actresses may be nowhere, but the truth of the matter is that they are heading somewhere greater.

1. INI OBONG EDO N130 million
2. UCHE JOMBO N127 million
3. RITA DOMINIQUE N100 million
4. GENEVIEVE NNAJI N96 million
5. MONALISA CHINDA N92 million
6. FUNKE AKINDELE N90 million
7. OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE N75 million
8. STEPHENY OKEREKE N72 million
9. MERCY JOHNSON N70 million
10. CHIOMA CHUKWUKA AKPOTHA N70 million
11. OBI EDOZIE N60 million
12. OMONI ONOBOLI N54 million
13. OGE OKOYE N45 million
14. TONTO DIKE N27 million
15. EMPRESS NJAMAH N20 million
16. CHIKA IKE N15 million
17. HALIMA ABUBAKAR N10 million

Liliane Bettencourt is the only daughter of Eugène Schueller who gave pride to French flag by creating the world’s leading beauty and cosmetic company – L’Oréal. Bettencourt was only five years old when her mother died. She married André Bettencourt, French politician and together they lived in Neuilly-sur-Seine in France until the death of her husband. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter – Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, who at present sits as one of board directors of L’Oréal.

It was in 1957 when Bettencourt inherited the L’Oréal Company from her father, 25% of the company is owned by Liliane Bettencourt; 26.4% is owned by Nestlé; and 46.1% for public trading.

In December 2009, Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers, the daughter of Liliane Bettencourt, asked the help of a French court to put Liliane “under juridical supervision” in roder to stop her mother from giving away her fortune. According to Ms. Meyers, her mother is not in her right mind when she gave one billion euros to her photographer friend – François-Marie. However, Liliane argued that the money was given to her friend over a period of several years. Her lawyer also added that Ms. Meyers was only using the French court so she could control the fortune of her mother. On the other hand, Olivier Metzner who represents Ms. Meyers said that her client Ms. Meyers was only protecting her mother. At present, the two are not on speaking terms.

5. Cameron Diaz 75 Million

This actress makes it onto the bottom of the top 5 richest actresses list with a phenomenal $75 Million of net worth. For some reason no matter how many years go by in Cameron Diaz’s career, she still maintains that “cute” look that got her the first ever role in a movie. She’s spices the cute look up with a bit of sexy, combines it with her talent, throws skill into the mix, and that is what lands her all of her amazing star roles in movies. Her most successful movies are easily There Is Something About Mary, and Charlies Angels; when most people think of Cameron Diaz these are the movies that come to their minds.
4. Sandra Bullock $85 Million

The legendary Miss Congeniality makes her way onto the top 5 richest actresses list with a very nice net worth of $85 Million. This actress, just like many others, began her career with a few small roles in minor movies; however, the producers and directors were soon to notice her talent, skill, and amazing look, and allowed her to audition for some larger roles. Her talent dominated the film industry, and this trend continued throughout her career. She has starred in movies such as Miss Congeniality, Miss Congeniality 2, and Two Weeks Notice; moreover, these movies reached unbelievable levels of success, which ultimately contributed to her being on the top 5 richest actresses list.
3. Jennifer Aniston $ 110 Million

You may remember this actress from her dates with Ross, talks with Joey, and time with Monica throughout her many seasons on the hit television show Friends. Jennifer Aniston jumps past the halfway point on the list of the top 5 richest actresses with a net worth that will make entire cities jealous! This gorgeous actress combines a unique look with incredible acting talent to create a combination that cannot be messed with. Her portfolio consists of the television show Friends, as well as movies such as Bruce Almighty, and The Breakup; these shows and films have become increasingly popular and have definitely contributed to her being on the top 5 richest actresses list.
2. Jennifer Lopez $110 Million

Although her entire net worth cannot be attributed to her acting career, a good chunk of the reason that she made it onto this list of the top 5 richest actresses is because she is an unbelievable actress with talent that cannot be replicated. Originally seeing her success in singing through the release and sales of multi-platinum albums, Jennifer Lopez soon found out that she would like to try her foot in acting. Through music videos, appearances on talk shows, and guest staring in various television shows, her talent was already showcased, and no argument needed to be made. With immediate success with movies such as Rebirth, and The Wedding Planner she was destined to be a successful actress. Although her entire net worth is not from acting, a large part of the reason that she made it onto the list of the top 5 richest actresses was because of her showcased talent as an actress.
1. Julia Roberts $140 Million

This legendary “pretty woman” has topped the list of the top 5 richest actresses with a net worth that even the wealthiest people in the world would drop their jaw to. Julia Roberts has developed quite a large portfolio over her acting career that consists of many hit movies; starring in movies such as Pretty Woman, Mona Lisa Smiles has definitely helped her success. Although Julia Roberts lives a fairly relaxed lifestyle now, I am sure that she had many sleepless nights when reading the scripts and rehearsing to these hit movies. All of her hard work, dedication, and belief definitely paid off as she has accumulated enough of a net worth from her acting career to allow her to lead the board of the top 5 richest actresses.
These top 5 richest actresses have accumulated a net worth that reaches well over half of a billion dollars when combined. Their success can be attributed to dedication, hard work, prayers, and belief, mixed with a touch of the luck of getting their talent noticed. There are many actresses out there that are just as talented as these ladies on the top 5 richest actresses list, but are unfortunately not lucky enough to be recognized. It is important to remember that patience is a virtue, and that if you do not give up, it will surely come around your way. Will you be the next actress to lead the board of the top 5 richest actresses?

This city is also a main air traffic hub of southern Africa and you will find lots of travelers spending a whole day here at so many charming and glamorous beaches. This is a city where you need to keep your wits about you and preferably not much else, but it’s not the criminalized war zone that’s been portrayed in the media and it’s a truly vibe place where you will find lots of international travelers and tourists enjoying their time at every popular place after taking a long and tiring Johannesburg flights.

There are lots of interesting activities and things to do in Johannesburg as the urban and cultural prospects swing out plenty of outdoor escapes. One of the most popular day trips in Johannesburg which you can enjoy with your family as well after taking a flights to Johannesburg is a tour of Soweto, as some struggle monuments, artists in their studios or a range of informal taverns and music venues will bring you lot of excitement and joy.

Some historic and charming places to visit in this city include interesting museums and among these famous museums the most notable museum is Apartheid Museum which is located in this Gold Reef City. So many theme parks and botanical gardens are also a source of enjoyment. Ultimately the city possesses some great resources of wealth, fun, excitement and recreation especially for those who are non natives and fly with their flights to Johannesburg And while the gold mines are now on the outskirts of the city.

The second richest woman in America is Alice Louise Walton, a 58-year old lady. She is the daughter of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, and sister-in-law of Christy Walton. Her fortune is estimated to be US$19 billion. In the category of world’s richest women, she ranks number three.

The third richest woman of America is Abigail Johnson, a 46 year old businesswoman. She is the proprietor of one of the largest mutual fund companies of America, Fidelity Investments. It is estimated that her fortune is worth US$15 billion. She ranks as the forty-third richest person in the world and in America, she is the seventeenth richest person.

The fourth richest woman of America is Jacqueline Mars, a 68 year old lady. She was born in the family of Frank C. Mars, who established American candy company Mars. Frank Mars was her grandfather and her father was Forrest Edward Mars, Sr. It is estimated that her fortune is worth US$15 billion. She is ranked as the fifty-eighth richest person in the world and the nineteenth richest person in the US.

The fifth richest woman of America is Anne Cox Chambers, an 88 year old lady. Her father James Cox’s empire has 17 newspapers, 15 TV stations, 79 radio stations and scores of cable systems. Her wealth is estimated to be around US$12.6 billion.

Football players are supposed to be astronomically wealthy, but David Beckham – the richest player in the world – is only the 616th richest person in the UK. Thanks to television money and our love affair with the beautiful game you can make a fortune from running around and kicking a ball, but don’t expect to be rubbing shoulders with Bill Gates or Warren Buffett.

Here is our list of Britain’s 25 richest players under 30 – the men who keep Bentley dealerships in business, the men who earn more in a week than you do in a year, the men who think the credit crunch is a new breakfast cereal.

= 21. William Gallas (Arsenal), £6 million – France defender is about to start his eighth season in English football which means that his bank balance is looking very healthy. Earns £70,000 a week at the Emirates Stadium after controversial departure from Chelsea two years ago.

= 21. Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), £6 million – Dynamic midfield player who is set to add to his fortune after impressive performances for Spain at Euro 2008. Earns about £50,000 a week at the Emirates Stadium and has multi-million pound deal with Nike.

= 21. Shaun Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), £6 million – Jose Mourinho really did think that Wright-Phillips was worth £21 million and the peripheral pint-sized winger really has been earning £65,000 a week for the past three years.

= 21. Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), £6 million – Anfield legend who earns £80,000 a week and owns an award-winning restaurant in Merseyside.

= 21. Fernando Torres (Liverpool), £6 million – Spain hotshot who has confirmed his status as one of the best strikers in the world since £26.5 million transfer from Atletico Madrid to Liverpool last summer. Earns £90,000 a week at Anfield and another £1.5 million a year from commercial deals in the UK and Spain.

20. Louis Saha (Manchester United), £7 million – He shoots, he falls over, he leaves the pitch on a stretcher. Nothing has gone right for the injury-prone France forward since he arrived at Old Trafford in 2004 but he has been banking £45,000 a week.

19. Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham Hotspur), £8 million – Another player who seems to have spent most of his career counting his cash in the treatment room. Earns about £60,000 a week at White Hart Lane and yes, he did play for Real Madrid – very occasionally.

= 16. Robbie Keane (Liverpool), £9 million – Has a Carling Cup winners’ medal at home and has enjoyed the financial benefits from five moves, including recent £19 million transfer from White Hart Lane to Anfield (depending on the signing-on fee, Keane will have moved up the list).
MY PROFILE = 16. Craig Bellamy (West Ham United), £9 million – Wales forward who missed most of last season with injuries but still managed to pick up £75,000 a week. That’s almost £4 million before tax.

= 16. Michael Essien (Chelsea), £10 million – Ghana midfield player who has just signed a new five-year Stamford Bridge contract worth about £100,000 a week. Hit the jackpot when he joined Chelsea from Lyon for £24 million three years ago.

= 13. Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), £11 million – Cheer up, Nic. You’re pocketing £75,000-a-week and playing for one of the best teams in the world while the rest of us are worrying about our gas bills.

= 13. Joe Cole (Chelsea), £11 million – Chelsea’s Mr Nice Guy has a lucrative boot deal with adidas which supplements a Stamford Bridge salary that is expected to rise to £80,000 a week this season.

= 13. Ashley Cole (Chelsea), £11 million – England left back who earns £80,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge after acrimonious move from Arsenal two years ago. Emerged financially unscathed after disastrous foray into the world of publishing with ‘My Story’.

= 11. Kieron Dyer (West Ham United), £12 million – Broke a leg soon after moving to Upton Park last summer but that has not stopped £80,000 rolling into his bank account every week.

= 11. Emile Heskey (Wigan Athletic), £12 million – Another player who was born at the right time to take advantage of rocketing wages in English football. Has earned excellent wages at Leicester City, Liverpool, Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic.

= 9. Harry Kewell (Galatasaray), £13 million – Public Enemy No 1 in Leeds but who cares when you were picking up £60,000 a week in Liverpool for doing virtually nothing (list compiled before Kewell’s move to Turkey).

= 9. Didier Drogba (Chelsea), £13 million – Ivory Coast forward who is convinced that he deserves more than £90,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge. Earns another £20,000-a-week from endorsements and commercial deals.

8. Damien Duff (Newcastle United), £14 million – Ireland winger who made a small fortune from his £17 million transfer from Blackburn Rovers to Chelsea but now has to get by on £70,000-a-week at St James’ Park and Lucozade endorsement.

7. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), £15 million – The Portuguese winker has been in Los Angeles trying to find new ways of cashing in on his name and fame. Must be diffuclt having to survive on wages of £120,000 a week.

6. John Terry (Chelsea), £16 million – JT never sheds a tear when his bank statement drops through the letterbox of his Surrey mansion every month. Mr Chelsea takes home about £140,000 a week and has a boot deal with Umbro worth £4 million.

= 4. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), £19 million – The G-Unit is still sitting pretty despite turning down Roman Abramovich’s millions three years ago. Earns about £120,000-a-week at Anfield and supplemented his income last year with a best-selling autobiography and £1 million-a-year adidas deal.

= 4. Frank Lampard (Chelsea), £19 million – Having to make do on £115,000 a week a Stamford Bridge while negotiations have stalled on a new £150,000-a-week 5-year deal. Also has a £1 million-a-year boot deal with adidas.

3. Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), £28 million – Blockbusting moves to Leeds United and Manchester United, the advice of superagent Pini Zahavi, shrewd investments and Nike and Ben Sherman deals mean that the England defender will always be able to get his round in.

2. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), £35 million – Can look forward to a life of luxury when he retires thanks to £115,000-a-week wages, deals with Nike and Coca-Cola and the earning power of his other half, Coleen.

1. Michael Owen (Newcastle United), £41 million – The England forward has been investing his money wisely since he made his name at Liverpool and is on the verge of signing a new lucrative contract at Newcastle United. Also has a £2 million-a-year Umbro boot deal.

1.Prince Azim of Brunei — His father was the long-standing “richest man in the world” on Forbes’ list. Now his fortune is divided up between his 12 children. One of the youngest being Prince Azim, worth an estimated 40 billion dollars.
2.Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand — Her father, the King of Thailand, currently tops the list as the World’s Richest Royal with an estimated net worth of $35 billion; a nice inheritance, for sure, but the 22 year old princess isn’t above earning a little side money — she was recently hailed as a fashion designer and shows a promising future in her craft. Not a bad experience to have under her belt as second in line for the throne.
3.Sheik Hamdan bin Mohammed bin….well, we’ll just call him by his prestigious title: The Crown Prince of Dubai. Worth an estimated $18 Billion, he uses more than just his wealth to woo the ladies, he’s actually quite well-known for his poetry.
4.Charlotte Casiraghi — The only daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and only granddaughter of Grace Kelly, this lovely royal was raised a bit differently. When her father was killed in a speed-boating accident in Monaco, her mother fled to France to escape the public eye and raised her children in relative commonplace — Charlotte and her brothers grew up doing their own chores! Surely a good lesson, but now that she’s all grown up at 23, she can certainly use her $5.7 billion for a little help around the house.
5.Andrea Casiraghi — The eldest son of Princess Caroline and elder brother of Charlotte, this 25 year old’s fortune might be smaller than his sister’s, but its nothing to scoff at: $1.7 billion, as estimated in 2007. Certainly makes for a nice bachelor pad!
6.Prince William — Making England’s royal family’s first appearance on the list is the dapper young heir-apparent. His mother’s balance of grace and fame has undoubtedly been bestowed on her two boys. Princess Diana’s oldest son embodies her stature and regal composure and at only 26 years old is making a fine candidate for King. His net worth currently measures about $40 million, though watch for a giant leap once Buckingham Palace joins his portfolio.
7.Prince Harry — If William got his mother’s charm and stature, Harry was blessed with all her rebellion and adventure! The younger royal boasts a net worth as impressive as his brother’s at $40 million, but being the younger brother, there is a pecking order…
8.(and 9.) Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice — Much like their first cousins and princely counterparts, these two sisters’ personalities could not be more different; one, the straight shooter, always aware of her title’s responsibility, the other, the rambunctious starlet, looking to experience how the “other half lives”. Together, their net worth marks a nice $10 million dollars.
9.Er… 10. (Princess) Zara Phillips — the only daughter of Princess Ann, Zara was raised without a title, per her mother’s wishes. Although she may not be recognized with a royal title, she has earned other titles by her own merits — an equestrian goddess, for one. She was slated for the Beijing Olympics before an accident rendered her out of the running. Still, her 27 years of riding skills speak for themselves.
Running in this elite group will no doubt cost you a pretty penny, but for the chance at a crown and a title, these 10 most sought after royals are most certainly not spending their Saturday nights alone.