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Dubai - The Old Town |
Individual
low-rise homes reveal flavours of a vibrant Arabic tradition.It's
the village within the city, brought alive by its people.
By day, the fusion of stalls, boutiques, parlours and
coffee houses add spice to an alluring way of life.
By night, live music and outdoor restaurants bring people
out onto the lantern lit streets.
The
development ranges from low-rise three storey apartment
buildings to a number of exclusive mid-rise towers with
Penthouses. Architectural cues are taken from traditional
buildings, including the Al-Bastakia neighbourhood of
Bur-Dubai and the residences of Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum
and Mohammed Shareef Boukash with textures that
reflect the gypsum, clay or sarjool plastering used
in the early twentieth century. Earthy natural tones
reflect the surrounding landscape. Terraces, balconies,
parapets (waresh), pergolas, recesses and niches make
for comfortable outdoor living, whilst views are enhanced
with elegant window and door openings.
Each
of the Old Town communities offer the ultimate in convenience
and service retail facilities, with unique architectural
interior design features. One has the ambience of an
open traditional souq, with tight twisted lanes and
shaded walkways, leading to a main double central court.
The other has open public spaces, malls, courts, domes
and arches, and a wide selection of restaurants and
nightlife.
Each
community has its own amenities building with fitness
areas for aerobics, squash, and swimming; outdoor green
areas for children's play and barbequing; a mini theatre,
juice bar, lounge area and sun decks; and boutique and
luxury hotels all adding to the character of
life of The Old Town.
This
lifestyle choice will offer a variety of one, two, three
and four bedroom suites, as well as penthouse suites,
in three distinct building styles.
Amongst
the distinctive low-rise buildings, some homes offer
a generous private rooftop terrace and garden, with
unique views across the neighbourhoodSubstantial
apartments are clustered around a courtyard or
minsera. Their perimeter access walkways, as in Old
Dubai residences, give the feel of a very private space.
The landscaping, and sound of water, reflect this exclusivity
and give it a very personal ambience.
At
the top of many mid-rise towers are lavishly detailed
penthouse apartments providing the ultimate in
luxury. From their large open terraces and full height
windows, magnificent views across the surrounding neighbourhood
can be enjoyed.
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| Experience |
Here
is a thriving neighbourhood with heart and
soul. Peppered with market squares, meandering alleyways
and inner courtyards, this low-rise lifestyle choice reveals
flavours of vibrant Arabic design. Its the village
within the city, brought alive by its people.
By day, the fusion of stalls, boutiques, parlours and
coffee houses add spice to an alluring way of life. By
night, abundant vitality spills out onto the lantern lit
streets, where diners savour the sounds of live music.
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| Amenities |
The
mellow sound of live music resounds over The Old Town,
as the bars and brassieres come alive with sweet jazzy
tones. The meandering alleyways and squares buzz with
the frisson of possibility. In The Old Town its
time to play.
Perhaps its time for a cocktail in one of The Old
Towns hotels or a get together with friends. There
are plenty of options to choose from, the choice is yours.
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| Building |
This
lifestyle choice will offer a variety of one, two, three
and four bedroom suites, as well as penthouse suites,
in three distinct building styles.
Amongst the distinctive low-rise buildings, some homes
offer a generous private rooftop terrace and garden, with
unique views across the neighbourhood.
Substantial apartments are clustered around a courtyard
or minsera. Their perimeter access walkways, as
in Old Dubai residences, give the feel of a very private
space. The landscaping, and sound of water, reflect this
exclusivity and give it a very personal ambience.
At the top of many mid-rise towers are lavishly detailed
penthouse apartments providing the ultimate in
luxury. From their large open terraces and full height
windows, magnificent views across the surrounding neighbourhood
can be enjoyed. |
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