Trump Developer Bids $120 Million For Surfside Lot

The Miami Herald reports:

In the rubble of one of the deadliest building failures in modern history, Hussain Sajwani sees opportunity — a prime beachfront property that could become home to the billionaire Middle East developer’s first project on American soil. Sajwani, a friend and business partner of Donald Trump known for flashy towers in his native Dubai, has visions of erecting an ultra-luxury condo building in Surfside where Champlain Towers once stood.

His $120 million bid for the land, one of several competing offers expected to come in, was certified by a judge last month ahead of a court auction early next year. Sajwani’s resume sparkles with successful projects — dozens of residential developments across the Middle East and two Trump-branded golf courses in Dubai, one of them designed by Tiger Woods. He has a reputation for bold marketing ploys, like offering free Lamborghinis to potential buyers.

Read the full article. Sajwani attended Trump’s inauguration and is a member at Mar-A-Lago.

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