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Fashion TV islands on The World ruled out
by Dylan Bowman

UK-based developer Salya said on Monday the design and concept of two islands it has purchased on The World were still under review and would not be fashion islands as previously reported.

UAE daily Emirates Business 24/7 said on Sunday the developer had bought the islands of Finland and Brunei and planned to transform them into Fashion TV (FTV) branded resorts, citing a company official.

World's Finland and Brunei to be hub of fashion
By Hamed Al Sewerky

The islands of Finland and Brunei in The World cluster have been sold and will be developed into two fashion-themed resorts, Emirates Business has learnt.

Salya Corporation has spent around Dh800 million to acquire the man-made islands and will plough a further Dh2.4 billion to develop the attractions.

Director Dr Rakesh Chandola said Brunei Island will be turned into a Fashion TV resort – a boutique development based on FTV channel – which will feature the world’s finest and best known brands.