The Dubai International Financial Centre was conceived by the Government of Dubai for the benefit of the UAE and the wider region as a whole. Its remit is to create a regional capital market, offering investors and issuers of capital world class regulations and standards. Its hallmarks are: integrity, transparency and efficiency. DIFC Laws are enacted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler if Dubai, and under the UAE Constitution, are considered at the level of local legislation. The DIFC residential district offers a luxurious lifestyle in the world’s new financial center. Comparable to the centers in Singapore and London, DIFC will feature a unique integration of buildings in one strategic location. Executives working at the Gate & other commercial towers will have the opportunity to own a world class apartment in this financial hub. The Gate District is home to a number of shops such as the De Beers Diamond boutique, Borders bookshop, Porsche Design and Bin Hendi Jewellery. Restaurants & Cafes are found in abundance in the Gate district. Museums, art galleries & performing arts centers also add to the charm of this unique district. Luxury hotels and close by convention centers will also provide services and conference facilities to DIFC businesses.