The UAE purchased 18 acres of land in northern Virginia along the Potomac River for $55 million to build a compound with diplomatic residences and an exercise building. The properties were bought from a trust linked to the founder of UUNet Technologies.
Key Points
Purchase of 18 acres of land in northern Virginia for $55 million by UAE
Plan to build diplomatic residences for UAE government officials
Includes exercise building with various amenities
Pros
Provides UAE government officials with diplomatic residences in the U.S.
Creates potential for diplomatic relations and interactions between UAE and U.S.
Cons
High cost of $55 million for the 18-acre land purchase
Concerns about foreign ownership of land in the U.S.