Azur Launches Meritage Condominiums

Luxury Waterfront Development Project


MIAMI, April 5, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Azur International, Inc. (OTC:AZUR.PK), a luxury residential and resort development company announced its launch of a new luxury waterfront development project, the Meritage. The Meritage, located on Hendricks Isle off Las Olas Boulevard, between Ft. Lauderdale Beach and the Las Olas shopping district, is scheduled to begin construction in June of 2004.

The Meritage project will distinguish itself from other projects in the area because of its luxury amenities and outstanding location. The units will be constructed in two, 5-story buildings, with 8 units in each building. Each unit will have 3 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths with a total of 2,458 square feet, interior luxury appointments, elevator access and a swimming pool fronting the water. All units have a corner view and an individual boat dock with ocean access that can handle boats up to 50 feet in length. The units, pre-selling since January, are priced at approximately $1 million each.

According to Jeffrey Grene, Vice President of Operations for Azur Development Corp, "We hope to capitalize on the increasing market value in the Fort Lauderdale area which has increased approximately 26% per year over the last three years, most notably the Las Olas area. The Las Olas area has become the 'Beverly Hills' of the East Coast and a playground for the rich and famous combining its wonderful climate with its upscale clothing stores, fine dining restaurants, outdoor cafes, nightclubs and office space. These homes, which represent the latest in urban living coupled with a waterfront lifestyle, are situated a block away from the Las Olas area shops and boulevard and less than a quarter of a mile from the ocean."

Azur International, Inc., based in Miami, Florida, is a publicly traded holding company that currently develops and markets luxury residential and resort properties. Meritage is one of three luxury residential projects Azur is currently developing in Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas area. Additionally, there are several real estate projects under consideration, including the purchase and development of luxury hotels and resorts, domestically and internationally, and land purchases in strategic areas that will provide inventory for future development or sale.

For additional information about Azur International, Inc, please visit their website at www.Azur-Int.com.

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