Dubai: Abdul Salam Al Marri, chief executive of the Lagoons - a project by Sama Dubai, a Dubai Government owned real estate developer, is facing probe.

"We just came to know that he has come under investigation," a source close to Sama Dubai, said.

Sama Dubai's flagship project, the Lagoons - on Dubai Creek has been delayed. The project is expected to house Dubai Towers, Dubai - the four towers at the core of its development.

The news comes amid a government crackdown on bribery and corruption - mostly in the real estate sector.

Gulfnews: Lagoons CEO Abdul Salam Al Marri faces corruption probe