Just one point about owning a property in the Pearl, the small islands at the far end are owned by the the immediate ruling family? If that is the case how would that effect the owners on the rest of the island. I can forsee a situation where all of the cars are cleared from the access road everytime the Emir wishes to enter or leave.... wouldnt that be fun... not being able to get on or off the place for an hour while the VIP's visit.

Im glad I bought in Thailand :-)

Nidge