Real Estate

New downtown

Downtown Views .... retail lifestyle.

Global property developer Emaar Properties has launched Downtown Views, its newest residential project, which promises a retail and leisure-oriented lifestyle in one of Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations.


Downtown Views is located on a nine-storey podium that is part of the ongoing expansion of The Dubai Mall.


The development overlooking Downtown Dubai provides an unprecedented opportunity to own residences that are directly linked to The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and entertainment destination that welcomed over 80 million visitors last year, says the developer.


The development is a collection of 418 residences featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as a collection of duplexes at the highest levels of the 55-storey structure.


Ahmad Al Matrooshi, the managing director of Emaar Properties, says: “One of the key residential property launches this year, Downtown Views offers exceptional value across all aspects. Its biggest attraction is the location – directly linked to The Dubai Mall’s ongoing expansion, enabling residents to enjoy the unparalleled range of lifestyle, retail and leisure amenities offered at the world’s most-visited mall.


“Downtown Views also stands out for the sweeping views it offers of Downtown Dubai and the high standard of finishes and amenities. They become part of a vibrant community, assuring long-term value and a world-class lifestyle.”


Ideal for families and professionals, the Downtown Views apartments offer investors the choice of furnishing the homes of their choice. Several homes offer spectacular views of The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain, and Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Downtown Views is also within walkable distance of the culturally and socially inspiring Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.


Assuring greater connectivity and mobility, homes in the development are also connected directly to the travellator that links The Dubai Mall with the Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Metro station. All homes feature world-class entertainment and telecom connectivity, and elegant fixtures and fittings. Residents will also have assured covered parking as well as 24-hour maintenance and security support.


Sales for the development were held last month at three locations simultaneously – Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Doha, Qatar.


Meanwhile, Emaar Properties has unveiled Maple, the first townhouse community at Dubai Hills Estate, which is designed to be Dubai’s first fully-integrated green ‘city within a city’.


Designed to assure residents an active outdoor lifestyle with homes set in landscaped gardens and green walkways, the 118 townhouses will feature three, four and five bedrooms that will appeal to end-user families and investors.


Assuring a premium lifestyle with spacious homes that range in area from 2,200 to 2,700 sq ft, Maple townhouses are defined by a modern and contemporary architectural style. Potential investors can choose from different floor plans and layouts, with all residences to have quality finishes as standard.


A distinguishing feature of the ‘Maple’ community is the green corridor that connects the residences with green parks, a mosque, a day care centre and a retail centre in addition to jogging and cycling trails, fitness stations and shaded areas with seating benches.


Designed for families, Maple townhouses reflect Emaar’s world-class standards in design, and are developed to high standards in project management. Adding to the convenience of residents, are educational institutions and healthcare facilities.


Located at Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), Dubai Hills Estate is a joint venture of Emaar and Meraas Holding.


Surrounded by parkland and with a central green boulevard, an extensive choice of high-end retail, several community and neighbourhood parks, and a sweeping expanse of nature trails, Dubai Hills Estate is also located in easy proximity of Downtown Dubai and Al Maktoum International Airport. A luxury 18-hole golf course, dedicated link to the Dubai Metro expansion, two world-class hotels and a tennis academy are also part of the master-planned community.


The sales of the project were launched on April 25, on a first-come, first-served basis in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.


Emaar is also offering long-term investors and end-users the opportunity to register for the Emaar Preferred Access programme, at www.emaar.com. Investors who make a downpayment of 30 per cent of the total value of the property and maintain ownership until hand-over is completed will be offered preferred access and the opportunity to own homes, subject to conditions, through this customer-oriented initiative.


Emaar Properties is a global property developer and provider of premium lifestyles, with a significant presence in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. It is one of the world’s largest real estate companies with total assets of nearly $20 billion and a land bank of more than 238 million sq m in key international markets.